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I’ve been seeking employment since June after graduating in product design. I’ve continually been sending out my CV and portfolio to companies, enquiring about any opportunities. Most have said they’re not recruiting at present. I have had some unpaid design work experience.
Listed job vacancies all require years of experience etc etc. I don’t mind doing something completely different for the time being, but even so I don’t know who will employ me.
Because what I do is very niche, I feel I am just never going to get anywhere. I would really welcome anybody’s advice as I feel useless at the moment.