As if the unemployment rate isn’t already skyrocketing thanks to COVID-19, many college students and recent graduates are strapped for cash (more than they usually are, at least). Companies are laying off longtime workers left and right, so why would they start hiring a bunch of bright-eyed, entry-level, recently graduated students?

As for current college students seeking an internship, the competition is intense. With most colleges sticking to remote learning, also known as Zoom University, this allows some extra time throughout the day since most students are quarantined at home, in their dorm, or in their on-campus apartments. Companies sticking to remote work gives students an upper hand to balance online classes and an online internship which equals more competition.

 

It’s discouraging to be in the position of witnessing everyone either land a job, internship, or spontaneously make plans for grad school. There are only so many hours of the day where you could stand looking at a screen and filling out application after application, modifying your cover letter, and anxiously checking your email every 30-something minutes.

 

Here are a few ways I try to not let the strain of searching get to me:

 

1. Taking breaks: As someone who doesn’t want to take breaks for anything, this is one thing I’ll allow myself to do while searching. Going for a walk, listening to music, writing, making myself a cup of coffee, just about anything that shifts my mind from endlessly searching goes a long way.

 

1. Find another aspect of your life you want to work on: As someone who likes to keep in good health and shape, I have been trying my best to exercise more and eat cleaner. It’s hard to always eat clean when you’re at home and surrounded by delicious home cooking, so everything in moderation is good. However, I find myself feeling accomplished when I exercise or cook a healthy meal.

 

1. Accept that things are slowed down right now: Understanding that things aren’t how they should be is one of the most important steps. Students are in socially-distanced classrooms with masks, in Zoom classes, or taking a gap-semester. 

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