Navigating Unemployment: A Master's Graduate's Journey to Freelancing
I've applied to 1,000 jobs since earning my master's and am still unemployed. I'm frustrated because I thought I did everything right.
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Despite earning a master's degree in international affairs and applying to over 1,000 jobs, Nicolette Alexandra Brito-Cruz remains unemployed and frustrated. She has shifted her focus to freelancing, seeking to build a career that aligns with her passion for storytelling and BIPOC representation.
- 01Nicolette applied to over 1,000 jobs across various sectors but only secured 15 interviews.
- 02She has transitioned to freelancing as a creative director and marketing professional.
- 03Nicolette is questioning traditional definitions of job stability and success.
- 04Her goal is to create media that accurately represents BIPOC stories.
- 05The job market has forced her to rethink her career aspirations and pursue meaningful work.
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Nicolette Alexandra Brito-Cruz, a master's graduate in international affairs, has faced significant challenges in securing employment despite her extensive qualifications and efforts. After applying to over 1,000 jobs across various sectors, including roles with UN agencies and NGOs, she has only landed 15 interviews, with minimal success in progressing to subsequent rounds. Frustrated by the lack of responses and the recurring job postings, she has shifted her focus to freelancing, where she now works as a creative director and marketing professional. This transition has allowed her to explore her passion for storytelling, particularly in representing BIPOC narratives accurately. Although freelancing lacks the stability of a full-time position, it has empowered her to trust her skills and build her own projects. Nicolette is now reevaluating her career goals, seeking to create media that is honest and intentional, while still navigating the unpredictable job market.
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