At what point should a fresh grad start worrying about not getting replies?

I passed my Professional Level papers in Jan 2026, then took a short break before starting to apply for jobs for my 3-year training contract around 19 March 2026. So far, EY is the only company that has responded to me. I completed and passed their online assessment, and they emailed me about arranging an HR screening call. But it’s been 2 weeks now, and even after sending 2 follow-ups, I’m starting to feel like I’ve probably been ghosted.

I’m slowly getting anxious because I’m under a scholarship, and June will be the last month I receive my allowance. Basically, if I still don’t secure a job by then, I’ll have no income. What makes it worse is constantly seeing my friends from other courses getting internship offers, even though I know our situations are different since I’m applying for full-time graduate roles instead.

For fresh graduates applying for Audit Associate roles, how long is “too long” to go without hearing back from companies? Is this normal, or should I genuinely be worried at this point? Is there any hope for me? Tell me your stories if you have any!!

Posted May 12, 2026, 2:37 PM UTC

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