MILWAUKEE (SPECTRUM NEWS) -- Graduating college seniors are coping with canceled in-person classes and commencement ceremonies, but that's not the only thing they are currently struggling with. 

The pandemic is also changing the way they will enter the professional world.

“I think I’ve applied for like 60 jobs so far," shared Jaylyn Fahey a senior at UW-Milwaukee.

Fahey says she was having better luck getting interviews or responses before coronavirus began to spread, and safer-at-home orders became necessary.

“I’ve gotten maybe like 12-15 emails saying the position I’ve applied to is no longer available….it brings me to another page and says the page is no longer found," she continued.

It's a situation college seniors across Wisconsin and the country face today, as employers try to figure out how to navigate through this new way of life.

“There are so many companies that are either not quite sure what to do or are interested in going remote but aren’t sure if they can bring on new people is causing some panic and it’s understandable", added Jean Salzer, Director at UW-Milwaukee's Career Planning and Resource Center.

With classes on the virtual side and living costs adding up, these students are having to re-evaluate their plans.

“So I have my lease in Milwaukee until July but I honestly just wanna go back home if I’m not gonna do anything here,

I’d rather not have to pay for groceries or anything since I’m not getting an income," said Fahey.

Career advisors recommend students be as flexible as possible with their first post-graduation job, skills can be transferable and this will help avoid gaps in employment.

“Recognize that it might take a little bit longer because of what’s going on, they may have to take a position that pays the bills but will allow them to develop their professional profile," advises Salzer.

During this time, students should also identify ways in which their skillset fits the needs that the pandemic is creating.

"Especially a smaller employer may not have a clue what to do, so if a student knows how to create a website, utilize social media to market things they can actually use that as a skill and consider what they can bring to an employer", said Salzer.

Carthage College's Director of Career and Professional Development agreeing on students finding ways to adapt to demand using skills from their majors.

“We always talk with students with understanding their skills and understanding what the world needs from them,

and we're certainly seeing that some industries are having spikes in needs and can’t even fill all the needs that they have," suggests Lisa Hinkley.

A change in the initial plan could result in a positive experience and does not have to be permanent. 

“While I don’t think it’s a forever need to change I think there are some students who if they really wanna keep building their experiences and to be new at doing new things, they may need to look into industries that have more opportunities at the moment", finished Hinkley. 

Advisors urge students to reach out to their respective university career centers to schedule virtual appointments, get help with resumes and other professional tools.

Students can benefit from these resources to be connected with their alumni association or employers who work directly with universities to fill positions.