New college grad exposes horror job market after failing to get a job offer from 500 applications: ‘System is broken’

Ana Maria Rus

A 21-year-old who graduated at the top of his class after spending roughly $125,000, including expenses, on his college degree said “the system is broken” after he applied for 500 jobs and didn’t get one. Khaled Sharif, 21, earned a degree in digital media tech from Kingston University just outside London, England. He began applying for relevant roles after he graduated in 2025, news agency SWNS reported. But despite submitting 500 applications, he said he’s had less than 20 job interviews and