Can't find first job, any advice?
I graduated in 2018 from a target school, but for the last year I've been applying for hundreds of jobs with no luck. To be honest, I'm not quite sure what I should be applying for, as I am interested in a number of different finance roles, so any advice you guys may have is appreciated. Some background:
I finished undergrad with a BBA in IT Management and Economics, but my GPA was terrible to say the least, stemming from a combination of medical issues and just generally being an idiot. I spent two summers in a Business Analyst/Project Management type internship for a small company, however, I'm more interested in pursuing finance. Since graduation, I took a job in retail to keep busy while I apply for jobs. Having been there over six months, I want to leave but can't do so until I have another job. I'm thinking of pursuing an MSF, but that probably wouldn't be an option until next year at the earliest since I missed the application cycle for this fall.
My current approach to applications has been through sites like Glassdoor, LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, etc., but I get very few responses and even less interview opportunities. If you guys have any advice, I'd really appreciate it. My main questions are:
What type of jobs should I be applying for?
What jobs can I realistically get with a gpa below 2.5?
What sites/resources should I be using to help me land that first job?
What skills can I work on to make myself a more desirable candidate for a job in finance?
Thanks again for your guys' time. I appreciate any input or comments you may have.
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