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You know what's not fun? Job hunting.

You know what's not fair? Job hunting.

I have been looking for a starting PR position for 3 years now, and have gotten nowhere. Now most people would think, "What does that say about me?" but I think, "What does that say about the PR economy right now?" Every job posting I find for an associate, or coordinator, or something that should be entry level (I'm not talking AE or SAE here) wants 3+ years experience. How am I supposed to come up with 3 years of experience if I can't find a job who will hire someone with no experience?

I had some experience, I had two internships in college. But that was 3 years ago now, and only added up to about 7 months worth. I've been on tons of interviews, but nothing ever pans out. I've blamed myself a lot, but now I get it.

What can I do to overcome this disadvantage? I am OK with starting low and moving up (eventually). I am OK with answering phones and sending emails and getting the mail. But what do I do to get in the door?

I have no connections, and any that I did I tried to use when I first started looking for a job.

This whole thing spurred when Rachel told me yesterday that she's tired of working here and wants a new job. Fear swept over me like hail on a stormy day (does that work? Hmm I can't seem to come up with a relevant metaphor). She can't quit before I do, I will never get out of here. I freaked out. And if she gets a job before me, I will cry.