Matthew Behara in Toronto on Tuesday.

Name, age: Matthew Behara, 21

Education: Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from Western University (2025)

Where he lives: Toronto

His dream job: Asset management sales

The job search so far: Since Mr. Behara graduated in May, he has spent months job hunting, applying to around 60 positions while seeking networking opportunities in person and online. Despite prior internships in the pensions industry and strong feedback on his resume from his time as a student, he’s been repeatedly turned away from employers: 30 applications were rejected, 20 resulted in silence and only one landed a phone interview.

However, Mr. Behara said he’s been proactive, networking through alumni connections and beyond. He’s attended job fairs, rea

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