Sorry to hear that! It's a difficult market, but the silver lining is that many others are in a similar situation, so you're definitely not alone. If you've not had much luck in securing full-time roles, you have a few options:
Option 1: Ask your current employer for a full-time role
Since you're currently in a traineeship, arrange for a chat with your boss. Ask if they would they consider hiring you in a full-time position? Come prepared for this meeting. Don't just ask - you've got to sell yourself. Prepare some data on initiatives that you've worked on over your traineeship, the results you've delivered, and any quantifable metrics in the company that you've had an impact on. For instance, if you worked on a marketing project for a new product launch, did your efforts result in a 20% increase in sales in the first 4 weeks?
Put together a strong case for why your boss should upgrade you into full-time employment. You'll be surprised what you can get if you sell your skills and abilities well.
Option 2: Move to an internship
Taking on an internship is certainly not a bad move if you're unable to secure full-time employment. It prevents you from developing a gap in your resume, which will be quite undesirable. Try to aim for a company that you think provides better opportunities for full-time employment. For instance, you could try getting an internship in a company that is openly advertising for both interns and full-time positions. This way, you know that they are taking on full-timers, and as an intern, you would already have one foot in the door.
Be wary of companies that are only advertising for interns, as they may just be trying to get low-paid labour. With such companies, you'll likely end up disappointed after working a 3-6 month internship, since they're unlikely to come around with a full-time offer. Generally, large companies like MNCs will have more budget for hiring full-timers, but well-funded startups are great choices too.
Do make sure you perform well in your internship and impress your managers, so that you have the best chance possible of moving into a full-time role after your internship.
Last but not least, do make sure you know your rights as an intern/trainee - read this guide on intern and trainee employment rights! A lot of interns & trainees don't familiarise themselves with their labour rights, which can lead to sticky situations.
Best of luck! We're rooting for you!
Sorry to hear that! It's a difficult market, but the silver lining is that many others are in a similar situation, so you're definitely not alone. If you've not had much luck in securing full-time roles, you have a few options:
Option 1: Ask your current employer for a full-time role
Since you're currently in a traineeship, arrange for a chat with your boss. Ask if they would they consider hiring you in a full-time position? Come prepared for this meeting. Don't just ask - you've got to sell yourself. Prepare some data on initiatives that you've worked on over your traineeship, the results you've delivered, and any quantifable metrics in the company that you've had an impact on. For instance, if you worked on a marketing project for a new product launch, did your efforts result in a 20% increase in sales in the first 4 weeks?
Put together a strong case for why your boss should upgrade you into full-time employment. You'll be surprised what you can get if you sell your skills and abilities well.
Option 2: Move to an internship
Taking on an internship is certainly not a bad move if you're unable to secure full-time employment. It prevents you from developing a gap in your resume, which will be quite undesirable. Try to aim for a company that you think provides better opportunities for full-time employment. For instance, you could try getting an internship in a company that is openly advertising for both interns and full-time positions. This way, you know that they are taking on full-timers, and as an intern, you would already have one foot in the door.
Be wary of companies that are only advertising for interns, as they may just be trying to get low-paid labour. With such companies, you'll likely end up disappointed after working a 3-6 month internship, since they're unlikely to come around with a full-time offer. Generally, large companies like MNCs will have more budget for hiring full-timers, but well-funded startups are great choices too.
Do make sure you perform well in your internship and impress your managers, so that you have the best chance possible of moving into a full-time role after your internship.
Last but not least, do make sure you know your rights as an intern/trainee - read this guide on intern and trainee employment rights! A lot of interns & trainees don't familiarise themselves with their labour rights, which can lead to sticky situations.
Best of luck! We're rooting for you!