How Bad is it to be Unemployed for Several Months After Graduation? I just graduated back in May, took my MCAT towards the end of summer, then visited family, and got back and started applying to jobs in October. I got a few scribe positions at well known institutions but do not want to take them because I think they don't utilize my full potential. I have also interviewed for 5-6 clinical research coordinator positions, all at Mass General Hospital in Boston. They said they would get back to me soon, but after emailing one of the jobs, they told me "soon" means they would notify everyone of their decision early December. I am worried since I am applying next summer and if I do get a job in December and start January, that will look like I am unemployed for 6 months, which I heard medical schools stigmatize(which I don't think they should bc I know a few millionaires from my alma mater who became directors of certain divisions within their companies despite being unemployed for a half a year following graduation but apparently med schools look down upon this). Can I explain to them I took the summer for MCAT and visiting family and that I got job offers but waited until the best one came around? I also am not lounging around, I've committed to running a major US marathon and to raise money for a specific charity in that regard, I have started prewriting my secondaries since I already finished my personal statement and activities description early on,etc. Anyone with this experience please comment and tell me how I can explain this bc I would hate to be rejected from medical school for being "unemployed" for half a year potentially?? Also, I'm worried because I'm taking two gap years so this is clearly visible whereas with one gap year you already send in your application so they can't see the unemployment blatantly on paper.
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