Worked in two restaurants for 'no experience': University graduate says she can't land a minimum-wage job in online rant
A university graduate has gone viral after revealing that she was rejected for a restaurant server job despite holding a bachelor's degree and previous restaurant experience.
The 22-year-old posts on TikTok under the username @lliivvyyyyyyyyyy. She shared her experience in a video that gained more than 200,000 views.
“If anyone out there is getting denied by jobs, just to feel a little bit better, I just got denied by a serving job in a restaurant with a bachelor’s degree and I’ve actually worked in two restaurants for ‘no experience,'” she said.
The woman explained that she has been trying to move forward in her chosen career but has struggled to secure even an entry-level work.
“I’m trying to move in my career and placement jobs won’t hire me,” the job seeker added.
Her video was relatable for hundreds of people who said they were facing similar problems despite having professional qualifications.
One user commented: "Oh you’re overqualified.’ god forbid someone wants a job while pursuing a master’s or while they are taking steps to pursue their career.”
Several users suggested that being overqualified may actually be hurting applicants' chances of landing jobs.
The conversation comes at a time when many job seekers say they are resorting to unconventional tactics to navigate a difficult employment market .
The 22-year-old posts on TikTok under the username @lliivvyyyyyyyyyy. She shared her experience in a video that gained more than 200,000 views.
“If anyone out there is getting denied by jobs, just to feel a little bit better, I just got denied by a serving job in a restaurant with a bachelor’s degree and I’ve actually worked in two restaurants for ‘no experience,'” she said.
The woman explained that she has been trying to move forward in her chosen career but has struggled to secure even an entry-level work.
“I’m trying to move in my career and placement jobs won’t hire me,” the job seeker added.
Her video was relatable for hundreds of people who said they were facing similar problems despite having professional qualifications.
One user commented: "Oh you’re overqualified.’ god forbid someone wants a job while pursuing a master’s or while they are taking steps to pursue their career.”
Several users suggested that being overqualified may actually be hurting applicants' chances of landing jobs.
The conversation comes at a time when many job seekers say they are resorting to unconventional tactics to navigate a difficult employment market .
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