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Holding a Degree, Yet Jobless: A Familiar Predicament
You submit applications for job openings, but end up getting no response whatsoever. The reason is almost always the same: employers seek experienced candidates, yet no one has provided you with the opportunity to gain that experience.
In a recent talk, it was noted that many young people spend years simply waiting for a job. This write-up highlights the primary concepts from that conversation and provides actionable steps to help you kick things off
Who Really Benefits from This Waiting Period?
The longer you wait for a job, the more three vital assets erode: your time, your self-confidence, and your habit of working. Yet, these are the very foundations required to succeed in any profession.
Experience is not a certificate; it is something that accumulates through the act of working. Therefore, instead of waiting for job postings, start by doing whatever work you can right now—this allows you to gain both income and experience simultaneously.
This approach also strengthens future job applications. Stating, "I spent two years running my own initiative," carries far more weight than a blank space on a resume.
How to Begin Based on Your Skills
According to the speaker, it's best to kick off with familiar activities like brewing tea, livestock rearing, fish cultivation, or paddy farming. The list below provides a few examples of how this principle can be applied across various skill sets.
The key principle is to leverage what you already have before trying to learn something entirely new.
The Advantage of Youth and a Note on Exceptions
According to the speaker, people in their thirties possess the physical resilience to manage strain and still have ample time to gain experience through trial and error. By their forties, many people settle into stable positions, which often reduces their willingness to take new risks. The advice: if you are under 35, don’t delay.
This is just one perspective. In truth, a lot of individuals do achieve entrepreneurial success later on. Still, these heavily publicized stories do not always reflect the average reality. When making choices, prioritize your personal strengths and current situation instead of chasing headline-making exceptions.
The true advantage of starting young is that, even in the event of failure, you still have years ahead to try again.
Five Steps to Start While Minimizing Risk
List the three things you are best at.
Ask a few people in your area if there is a demand for any of these.
Initiate a one-month pilot run requiring minimal financial resources, depending primarily on the time you invest.
Maintain a log of your daily income and expenses.
Review your performance at month's end to see what's effective and what isn't, and adjust or expand your efforts based on those insights.
Q&A
How do I start without any experience?
Begin small with something you are already capable of doing. Experience is built through practice.
Should you stop applying for jobs?
No. Keep applying, but don’t just sit around waiting—make productive use of that time.
What if you lack capital?
Begin with a venture that demands very little capital, like freelance tasks or a service-oriented role. Over time, steadily grow your funds using your own earnings.
Is it too late to do something new after the age of 35?
Not at all. However, you must proceed with greater caution, taking into account your physical capacity, personal responsibilities, and savings.
Final Thoughts
Waiting for a job and starting your own venture can happen simultaneously. Take a small step today; over time, this will help you build your reputation, income, and self-confidence.