"I was just getting auto-rejected. The job-search process can be exhausting. I was stressed and crying all the time. I felt like I failed."
"It hit me that I should create a funny presentation video. It probably took me 30 minutes to throw the PowerPoint slides together."
"By the end of 24 hours, it had hit 100,000 views. I was like, 'This is crazy.' Now when I go to the gym or the dining hall, people are like, 'You're the job girl.'"
"I had people saying how it was relatable, that the job market is terrible, and a good school doesn't necessarily get you a job."
Anya Roodnitsky, a senior at Dartmouth College, faced challenges in her job search, receiving numerous auto-rejections. Feeling stressed and defeated, she created a humorous presentation video to showcase her qualifications. The video unexpectedly went viral, amassing over 500,000 views on Instagram. This exposure led to increased recognition on campus and connections with alumni, ultimately resulting in a job offer from an energy startup. Roodnitsky's experience highlights the difficulties of the job market and the importance of creativity in job searching.
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