What are some low level/entry level jobs appropriate for recent college grads with unexceptional resumes?

I would prefer something better, but having such an unexceptional resume (as proven by the lack of enthusiasm of the employers/career advisors who have seen it) I guess I am better off settling with ANY white-collar job, regardless of how low it is. Yes, I know I could be doing something more challenging, but I need to start somewhere.





Other options I have seriously considered are mixing concrete and flipping burgers (but those are not white-collar jobs).





PS: After applying to 53 different jobs I have yet to be called to an interview (so at least you can't make the unsound conclusion that the reason I don't have a job is b/c of my attitude).

What are some low level/entry level jobs appropriate for recent college grads with unexceptional resumes?
Try going to a recruiter/head hunter. Let them do the work for you. They get paid only when they find you a job, so they are hungry. If you go this route, make sure to sign up with multiple recruiters.





Be patient. Even if you choose to mix concrete, keep sending your resume out there. Without work experience, you could easily be looking at six months to a year before you enter the workforce in a "white collar" job.





Remember that mixing concrete and flipping burgers won't make your resume look any better. But they will put bread on the table.





It is normal to have a 2% return on anything you send out. So 53 applications is really not much, although it may seem like a lot. Make an effort to send out 5 resumes per day. The jobs are out there. Don't give up.





Good luck and keep your chin up.
Reply:so there are others who have trouble finding a job! try something like bar work/factory work. You can work your way up them, gaining experience you need for a better job.
Reply:You might want to give mortgages a shot. It is an on the job training field and there is a potential to make a lot of money

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