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The struggle of finding a job as a student

I have realized that it is very hard to find a job as a student.  Even a simple intership can be stressful to find.

I am currently studying Public Relations at the University of Johannesburg and in order for me to graduate I need to do work integrated learning through an internship program.
A lot of companies don't understand how stressful it is to find placement.  I think a lot of students like me do not expect permanent positions but rather appreciate it if we were given the opportunity to get some form of experience through internships and temporary jobs.

I plead to companies and industries to be considerate to us students,  and understand where we come from, especially in this new era where we are required to have work experience to be able to be employed.
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  1. Unknown15 October 2014 at 02:48

    True, I hear you Socialist Pitch its hard on both sides.Even the industry itself can not absorb all the students who come knocking for internships because it takes serious time and company resources for these internship programmes and the sluggish economy is not helping.What you are saying is true though.

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  2. Unknown17 October 2014 at 03:48

    They could just be considerate , many interns don't expect to be paid, but rather get transport money. Experience is what matters the most

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  3. Kwanele Ngobese7 November 2014 at 01:01

    well said! but hey as it is hard to get one; one should not give up, keep pushing! i wish you all the best! :)

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