After graduating from UC Berkeley, I felt prepared to enter the workforce with a job lined up.
Within months, my position was eliminated, forcing me to rethink and find something new quickly.
After cold emailing targeted companies in my field, I landed a new job.
After landing an entry-level position at a PR firm specializing in hospitality, I eagerly awaited my start date, which was just weeks after my graduation from UC Berkeley.
Seven months later, I joined a Zoom call with my manager, expecting to discuss my growth, coming prepared with questions about my performance and future with the firm. Within minutes, the tone had shifted completely: my role was being eliminated with budget cuts.