I'm currently in a very strange faze of my life at the moment. Having just graduated from university last month, and I'm about to be out of work. Having been working as a caricature artist of the season here in various theme parks, at the end of this month I will be out of a job until I can, if I want to, return to the caricature gig next March. Whilst I have enjoyed the job, it's not really what I want to be doing with my life. Plus the pay isn't all that.
So having graduated, with a high grade, and some great work; why am I finding it almost impossible to find a job? For the last say, 2 months I have been applying for job after job after job. Whether this is some freelancing gigs; doing album artwork, or some illustrations for a book.... I have also been applying for in house Illustrator jobs, and seeking representation by the various agencies out there.
Count it, NONE of these jobs have even replied to my applications. So what am I to do?
Keep trying.
Peace and love all, and don't let the lack of employment opportunities get you down!