The roller coaster journey that we all go through while looking for their first job. This is exactly what it feels like.

Recently it has been brought to our attention that many first-time job hunters reach a hiccup in their job search: they have no job experience.

The World Wide Web has taken it upon itself to comment on the ridiculousness of the concept, asking: why do companies only hire candidates with experience?

Finding your first job is not easy. As a recent graduate, trying to gain job experience is like chasing a rainbow.

Even though you try to apply as soon as you graduate:

Even this kid is confused:

Like, he’s really confused:

Even this dinosaur can’t even fathom...

And he’s not the only one...

Jackie Chan doesn’t get it either...

Which is sad...

So so sad...

And frustrating!

So, you wish you could email all these companies and complain...

Because really, it’s like they don’t realise…

You’ve probably never related to a comic character as much as this before:

And this is what you start to see whenever you see an junior position:

It’s really quite ridiculous!

And most unrealistic!

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So currently, your life is like…

And you wish you could resort to desperate measures (but you don’t!)

These rare breeds are considered super lucky - you wonder how on earth they get it right:

But, don’t fear. Here’s some great advice:

You actually don’t have to worry. Here's even more advice for recent graduates and first time job seekers:  No experience? No problem!