Who needs a post-gradute these days?

So, here I am, almost done with my post-graduate degree at one of the elite universities in the world. Employers, according to a bunch of magazines/agencies that compile school rankings, should be lining up with job offers. In reality, I am the one who is hunting down employers and constantly looking for a job. Surely, I am not expecting to get a job right away, but being ruled out for stupid things like: too self-confident or HR reduced the number of vacancies - sounds a bit pathetic. How many more resumes, cover letter and applications should I send out before getting an offer. Back in the days it used to be 25-50, now it seems like an infinite number. Sometimes I just want to raise my hand up and say, "Guys, the recession is over, come on now! Hire me! I'll slave like no one at your department. I am smart, I can do this job!" Unfortunately, no one sees my hand and no one wants to hear me either, as there is plenty of fish in the sea with bigger teeth. So I keep sending resumes, cover letters and filling out applications on-line, perhaps, there is someone out there who is interested in hiring a loyal, hard working post-graduate. Whoever you are, I will find you and we'll work together for a while!
Truly yours,
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