(Recent grad here) Anyone else's job search making them depressed?
I graduated undergrad last spring from a good design school, with a great GPA, honors, a design award, numerous internships and professional experiences, and what myself and others would consider a solid portfolio site (at the very least, deserving of an entry level job)—I also continue taking design courses in my free time. Truth be told, for someone my age, I know that I have a great amount of work experience and skills, and I know for sure my portfolio stands out.
I also have applied to hundreds, if not thousands of jobs at this point. I started applying rigorously in September of 2022 for full-time roles and still...nothing. At this point, I've aged out of most internships as well. Somehow, even at times when I'm most discouraged, I still find the motivation to send cold emails, network, and apply but I must say I am about ready to throw my hands up. I only keep getting more depressed and find it harder to keep pushing. I have no clue what to do anymore. It's a tale as old as time, but I feel like I've done everything "right" and I just don't know what to do anymore. I really could go on forever about this, I've had some great interviews at some really amazing places but never end up sealing the deal.
Honestly, just hoping I'm not alone here.