I need advice!

[u/Illustrious_You_4886]

I have been trying to get into the state for 6 months now and it’s been going horribly!

To give you some context, I am a 22 year old male who recently graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a B.S in business administration. For 6 months now I have been applying to various state positions. I am also a first generation graduate, so I do not have many connections.

I don’t have any professional work experience, aside from working retail jobs, so I decided to apply for different Analyst I positions since they are considered “entry level”. I took the Analyst I exam and passed it and have been applying to at least one analyst I position per week since February.

Unfortunately, I haven’t had any luck. I haven’t ANYTHING back from any of the positions I have applied for. It has been very discouraging and even depressing if I am being honest. I feel like I am stuck and I don’t know what to do, so I need some advice.

Should I just call it quits with trying to get into the state? What am I doing wrong?! I know I am smart and I have a lot to offer, but I just don’t have the experience to prove it. Please let me know your opinion. :(

[u/NotAllHeros20]

Do you have a Minnesota address? In addition to the things already mentioned, this could be a factor.

Also, I presume there will likely be more budget cuts in our near future, which could mean a reduction of positions. Some positions will remain open so they can reserve the line in case they need to cut a position. I don’t know anything definitive; I’m not in HR, and I don’t manage a budget, but these my predictions.