Introduction One of the most enduring myths in job hunting is the belief that experience is the key determinant of employability. This has traditionally shaped the employment landscape, with potential employers often insisting on significant experience for many job roles. However, a closer analysis reveals that this is not…
Circular Demands: Unraveling the Paradox of Entry-Level Experience
In an increasingly complex and competitive labor market, graduates and early-stage professionals often find themselves caught in an unresolvable dilemma, often referred to as the “circular demand”: the need for experience to secure a job and the need for a job to gain experience. The paradox emerges prominently at…