5 Reasons You're Unemployed (and How To Fix It!)

Its time to stop blaming the economy (thanks Obama!) and start taking responsibility. This is the pep talk you've been waiting for. (re:buzzfeed application)

1. You majored in Radio Journalism (Or English, or Sociology, etc. etc.)

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They told you that your major didn't matter in the "real world" and you listened. But now you're here (welcome to HELL!) and wishing you weren't so quick to judge those ECON NERDS.

#noregrets

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Well guess what? Tough love time! You didn't major in Econ or chemical engineering and even if you did, you would have sucked at it! You followed your passion and that will pay off (eventually!). Next time you score a job interview, declare your major with PRIDE and tell them what you learned (HINT: teamwork, critical thinking, research skills) and explain how you plan on putting those skills to work.

2. You're thirsty

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I get it. You want a job and you want one fast. At this point, you're down for anything as long as you get a paycheck and a reason to leave your house and get EVERYONE OFF YOUR BACK!!! You scroll endlessly through job listing and think: "Accounting? I've never done math before but why not start now?! Product Manager? NO idea what that is but it sounds cool!" Extra credit if you have a long ass list of random jobs you **plan on** applying to one day.

Take a deep breath (and a cold shower)

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Its good to have an open mind and an open heart but you have limited time and energy, toots. Jobs are hard enough to come by (and a pain in the ass to apply to) so you might as well find ones that would actually be a good fit. You want a job that you will excel at so make a list of your strengths (hint: yes, you have strengths!) and look for jobs that value those qualities. Are you a people person? Do you work well under pressure? Do you take responsibility for projects? Are you a leader?

3. Every job sucks

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You can think of a million reasons why you would hate that job and a million more reasons why they wouldn't even hire you anyway. I know you. I am you.

Have a little faith

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Guess what? The perfect job is like the perfect man. He doesn't exist! This sounds harsh but it's actually empowering! Its time for you to be vulnerable and stop letting fantasies prevent you from forming real relationships (and jobs!). When you finally get that first perfectly imperfect job (and lover), you'll have an opportunity to learn what you really value and the experience will point you in the right direction. So for the love of God, please just apply to something! Anything!!!

4. You're #overit

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So you narrowed your interests, buckled down, found a dream job and applied. You wrote those stupid essays, polished your resume and waited....and waited. Three weeks go by and you haven't heard from them... or applied to anything else. Well, tough love time- you didn't get the job. Maybe it was you, maybe it wasn't. Either way, its time to MOVE ON. Job hunting is a numbers game and if you keep trying, you'll get something.

5. You already have a job...sort of

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First of all- kudos! There is absolutely no shame in your game. You have a job. You don't hate it... You just don't love it. It's not in your dream field, you're not learning, and it probably won't lead to anything..but its comfortable and feels safe. Its easy to stop looking for Mr. RIGHT when Mr. RIGHT NOW is waiting for you at home and pays minimum wage plus tips.

Risk it for the biscuit

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Now is not the time to rest on your laurels and settle down just because searching for the one is tough and scary. Grow a pair and put yourself out there! The best time to look for a job is when you already have a job so you're a step ahead of the rest of us. NO EXCUSES! Ambivalence does not look cute on you.

START!

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Right now! No excuses! Talk to family and friends. Set up informational interviews.

Check out www.linkedin.com, www.monster.com, www.Craigslist.com, www.Angellist.com.

Drinks on you when you get hired.

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