When Scarlett Harris graduated with a first-class degree in digital media and society from The University of Sheffield, she thought she was set up to pursue her dream job.
But it took the 24-year-old, from Sussex, almost two years to find a job in her chosen field after graduating in July 2024.
She submitted dozens of job applications after leaving university, but found almost every role – even entry level – required professional experience that she hadn’t gained during her university degree, and the education itself wasn’t enough.
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Scarlett then travelled for two months before trying again, and still had no luck. Eventually, she decided to take a part-time job in a pub near home and started building experience through unpaid internships and volunteer work.
