Overcoming the fear of entering the job market

It is amazing how many reasons people find to do not look for a job. They paid tuition. They completed internship with a local company. We have the resume in place and each and every step is outlined. We even insist that first week of the job search the person was doing that from our office, so we can setup the process and fix all the problems right away.

And then I hear the reasons:

• Job market is not good
• To get hired one would need 5 years of experience
• I do not feel confidentI need someone to place me
• And many-many more of same kind

No matter how hot the market is – there will be folks like that. Recession or boom – they are withdrawing from any action to be taken.

A month ago former graduate visited our office. 4 years ago we placed her as an intern with a good company. Internship naturally converted into permanent position. But now the company moves out of state and she needs another job. The girl was crying in our office. She says “unless you place me again I never going to get a job”.

If people with 4 years of experience feel that much unsecure what can we expect from fresh graduates?