Has anyone else gone from University to a minimum wage job?

..Or is it just me?

I haven't actually even got a minimum wage job yet Jobs are very few and far between in my area, but i've got a retail job interview next week. I'm just feeling really down about it I've got a first class degree from a redbrick Uni with a years experience in Criminal Justice as part of my course. I'm feeling stupidly let down at the moment. Will minimum wage jobs be my life forever now!?

Think of it as a gap filled in your CV. Whilst doing that apply, apply and apply for things that interest you.

..Or is it just me?

I haven't actually even got a minimum wage job yet Jobs are very few and far between in my area, but i've got a retail job interview next week. I'm just feeling really down about it I've got a first class degree from a redbrick Uni with a years experience in Criminal Justice as part of my course. I'm feeling stupidly let down at the moment. Will minimum wage jobs be my life forever now!?

What degree did you do and what degree class did you get? How many UCAS points do you have? You could get onto decent paying graduate scheme if you have at least 300 UCAS points along with your degree. Put graduate schemes UK into Google; there are loads on the main websites.

Yes, but I am still in a better position than those who can't get a job at all so I'm still grateful for that.

Psychology- 1st. I can't remember UCAS points now but off the top of my head I think I have 480 (quite high). Regarding grad schemes, I applied to many of them this time last year during the last year of my degree. I applied to mainly HR graduate schemes. I only ever had one interview- I didn't get pass the initial online stages for all the others So I kind of gave up with that...

What did you expect? Psychology is the most saturated course in the history of courses...

I know, but people on this forum of all people should understand that what we choose to do at age 17 when we go through UCAS isn't always the best choice; we are very naive at that age. I did it because I enjoyed it at A-level. It may be oversubscribed, but that doesn't take anything away from the injustice I feel from a lifetime of hard work, initiative and top grades, resulting in complete unemployment. It's not like i'm asking to walk into a psychology-related job..

I know whats done is done... but seriously? My brothers friend did a masters and is now studying to try and be a clinical psychologist to try his luck because there are literally no jobs. I knew then to stay clear of that course lol

Though I do feel for you after all this hard work, its a huge bummer. What kind of job are you thinking of? Would you ever think of doing marketing/advertising or something along those lines which psychology would lend itself well for. Or even a post-grad if you can afford it?

What area do you live in? Would there be a possibility of you moving to accomodate a job? I know it is not practical but it may improve your chances of getting more of the job you want? Good luck anyhow!

..Or is it just me?

I haven't actually even got a minimum wage job yet Jobs are very few and far between in my area, but i've got a retail job interview next week. I'm just feeling really down about it I've got a first class degree from a redbrick Uni with a years experience in Criminal Justice as part of my course. I'm feeling stupidly let down at the moment.Will minimum wage jobs be my life forever now!?

I know, but people on this forum of all people should understand that what we choose to do at age 17 when we go through UCAS isn't always the best choice; we are very naive at that age. I did it because I enjoyed it at A-level. It may be oversubscribed, but that doesn't take anything away from the injustice I feel from a lifetime of hard work, initiative and top grades, resulting in complete unemployment. It's not like i'm asking to walk into a psychology-related job..