“No experience, no job.”
Many fresh pharmacy graduates silently struggle with this.
After finishing a degree, we expect that opportunities will open naturally. But the reality feels different. Entry-level roles often demand experience, practical exposure, and industry understanding.
But how does a fresher gain experience if no one guides them?
Many students are not clearly informed about internships, certifications, or the skills required by the industry. Institutions focus mostly on completing the syllabus, but very few students are guided on how to transition into real-world roles.
Even getting an internship is not easy. The competition is high. Sometimes the expectations during internships feel like you are applying for a full-time job. In some cases, students are even asked to pay for training opportunities.
This creates confusion and frustration. Freshers start doubting themselves, when the real issue is the lack of structured guidance and support.
The gap between education and employment is real. But awareness, self-learning, and mentorship can slowly bridge it.
Have you faced similar challenges while starting your career?
Companies are searching for students that have employability. They seek skills and only briefly glance at your degrees. Degree is important to gain access for the interview, but skills are what will make you employable.
If you prove your skills, then even with no experience employers may hire you. A smart choice would be to build your portfolio that will prove you are fit for the job.
Every great journey starts with learning and persistence even without experience, your skills, curiosity, and willingness to grow will lead you to the right opportunity. Keep pushing forward.
Yes every professional faces this struggle.As a fresh graduate from dental college I have struggled to find a part time job.The pay was ( even now it is less) less and it demotivated me.But each opportunity gave a different perspective. and something new to learn .
This article resonates to every fresher applying for roles in any industry. Due to lack of awareness and guidance a lot of fresh graduates face difficulties in finding a suitable role without prior experience.
This is the story of a major portion of freshers applying for jobs. Colleges are mushrooming in every field but there is no uniformity in the skill development programs which make the fresh graduates job ready.
True, no one talks about the struggle of getting an internship/ hands on experience especially in life sciences domain. I’m glad you addressed it in your write-up.
Many students go through this during the initial phase of their career. Yes, the gap between education and employment is real. Along with strong subject knowledge, curiosity to learn more than what the syllabus teaches, focusing on developing additional skills, making connections with the industry right during the college days would be adds on in your CV. Once entered into graduation, students have to try learning things on their own. Start exploring your field and equip yourselves with what industry demands. Then the job is yours even if you are a FRESHER.
I’ve felt the same gap early on, and I believe the real solution lies in better guidance, mentorship, and skill-focused exposure alongside formal education.
This is so relatable. Many freshers are ready to work and learn, but lack proper guidance and real opportunities. The gap isn’t about capability it’s about access and mentorship. Every professional once needed that first chance.
Yes, I am currently a fresher. Every entry-level job I am interested in requires 1-2 years of experience somehow and it’s very demotivating and pressurising.
I completely relate to this. I’ve completed my PhD, yet companies still expect prior industry experience before offering roles. It’s frustrating because even with advanced qualifications, the transition into employment feels like another uphill battle.
The shift toward valuing demonstrable skills over just years on paper is actually a huge opportunity for freshers. Whether it’s through targeted internships, personal projects, or active participation in professional communities like this one, those ‘small wins’ build a portfolio that speaks for itself.
This is so relatable. The transition from classroom learning to real-world expectations is tougher than we’re prepared for. Structured mentorship could truly make a difference.