I'm a fresh grad and will be graduating soon as this is my last semester at university. I'm worried I can't find a job since the job market is so bad now. Any advice?

I am sure you have done your preliminary google search before reading this post. In addition to what most websites would advise fresh graduates on “having a positive mindset” and “keeptrying, nevergive up” and “brush up your CV“, I would suggest you to be daring, proactive and resourceful.

Consider different ways to reach out to a company instead of relying solely on job portals. Job portals usually go through ATS (applicant tracking system) where keywords in your CV is scanned for compatibility to filter out unsuitable candidates. It would be advisable to keep your CV and cover letter professional and simple, but that shouldn’t limit you to including links to your portfolio or website which you can showcase your creative chops.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have relevant testimonials and recommendation letters as well. If you are interested in learning how to write an effective job proposition, do reach out to me here.

The other answers seem to cover most of the bases in terms of excellent practical advice, so I won't go into that. But in case you need to opt for the internship route, here's a spreadsheet of opportunities at companies for Summer 2020 (updated in real-time) that might simplify the search a little:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rMJzoOQ...

In closing – I know it's a daunting prospect to be graduating into a recession (been there, felt that), but please hang in there, because things will turn around! Also, unlike those of us who graduated into past recessions, you have a near-infinite pool of resources available on the internet today – take courses, learn new skills, and become an exciting prospect for potential future employers. Stay strong, and good luck!