Graduating College During a Pandemic

Graduating from college is already a huge life accomplishment in itself. Four years of stressful deadlines, exams and student debt then you’re off into the world. Staying motivated to land that dream job after graduation can already be a challenging task…especially during a pandemic.

In this episode, The Beacon Today sits down with college graduate Jessie Dez to talk about the reality of her Zoom graduation, online interviews, hiring freezes, and managing mental health and motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“At 20+ rejections you start feeling a little unmotivated. You start questioning yourself and your skills: Am I really worth it? Is this the right career?”