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“Coronavirus has definitely cost me, at least temporarily, my Dream Job . "

For Kate O ' Loughlin, a 24-year-old student from Dublin who looked the summer after graduation is exciting. She had internships and job interviews lined up to The Music labels and events companies that they had tried to break in.

But then, coronavirus hits. Offers have been withdrawn one after the other.

“My heart was to start, so you have taken from me, and was absolutely gutting," she says.

"I was hoping to get some experience, to really kickstart my career in the Music Industry and climb up The Ladder . "

Kate also has a study off the plans to a master's degree at the London or Belfast have to worry about money. Coronavirus means that a lot of your paid work has again been pushed.

“It is very likely, robbed me of my dreams for the year 2020, but also, obviously, the health of all in the first place," she says. "I try to stay as positive as I can. "

Only a few months ago that Young People were established in the whole of the UK, to enter a hot job market.

But many employers are now setting to drop, or even dismissing staff coronavirus has forced them to change their Business Plans .

More Than a quarter of the companies the reduction in The Number of graduates recruited this year (ISE).

The Virus also affects placements, which reduces to 31%, it said. More Than two-thirds of the respondents, 124 companies were interviewed, to cancel experience.

Rebecca , a 20-year-old communications student at Glasgow Caledonian University, Lost their first work experience opportunity, because of the Outbreak .

they had arranged a week-long internship as a TV assistant in The Men 's World Curling Championships. As major events have been cancelled, Rebecca placement was.

"I was really excited for my first real work experience and was hoping to build my resume," she says, adding she was "gutted" when the opportunity disappeared.

“But the organizers have said they will keep us in mind for future events, when this is all over, what I hope for. "

Stephen Isherwood, the head of ISE, stated that more support was needed for Young People like Kate and Rebecca in these uncertain times.

“The future success of the country and its companies with the skills and talents of Young People . We need to ensure that a whole generation is Lost . "

He added: "they are disadvantaged, not only by entering a competitive labour market, but also that you cut experience is your chance to work. Those lucky to have found a job already, can also, offer disregarded or delayed. "

Big tech companies like Facebook and Google, have publicly stated that their interviews will now be held via video-platforms.

Other employers, by relaxed interviews or internships in total, until a solution can be found, or social distancing measures.

Justine is a 22-year-old master-student at The End of their international trade rights, of course.

she was head hunted for a job at an insurance company in their home town of Telford, but The Final interview was canceled shortly before the lockdown measures kicked in.

“I felt down, as I have never been contacted for a job before, and it was In Line with my studies. I thought it was a good match, considering I would finish my studies soon and it would be a good opportunity to acquire relevant work experience. "

Justine said, that several friends have had the pulled interviews, or moved.

"looking for graduate jobs after graduation is difficult and confusing time for many people, this says only reinforced our fears," she said.

Justine adds, that they also worry about the possibility of graduating in a recession.

can have a lasting effect.

graduates of the financial crisis of 2008 not only saw a hit to their earnings, but increased likelihood to land in a lower-paid profession.

the chance of a graduate working in a poorly paid job increased by 30% and was a full seven years later.

But Charlie Ball careers advice website prospects. ac. The UK calls on Young People to remember that “serious though this situation is, it will finally be, and in comparison to a conventional recession, the companies expect that it is relatively short. "

He adds: "If you fall through with your plans, try to make sure you have something to show to recruiters, when we begin to come out of this. "

tips contributed by The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services

For Young People like Kate, there are Many Reasons to try to stay optimistic also.

"I'm using This Time to be creative and to see how I can work around things," she says, with the establishment of a music PR business in September.

“maybe I have to go Back To the retail-time to keep The Business going, but we will do The Best we can, and maintaining a positive Attitude . "

Source of news: bbc.com