Did you just graduate from college with a philosophy degree, feeling like you’re destined to have a life-long career as a retail salesperson? If so, you’re not alone.

A recent study by Millennial Branding revealed that only two percent of employers actively recruit candidates with liberal arts degrees. This sounds like bad news for anyone who majored in art history, philosophy, or communication, doesn’t it?

One of the biggest challenges college graduates face is realizing their degree isn’t going to land them a job any time soon. Especially when student loans are accumulating interest and it’s time to increase the ROI on your education, trying to find a job with a “useless” degree can be very stressful.

If you’re worried the only thing your “useless” degree has earned you is unemployment, here are five tips to help you turn your degree into a new job:

1. Be a cultural fit.

According to Millennial Branding, 43 percent of HR professionals search for candidates who’d make a great cultural fit.

Just because you don’t have the exact degree for the position doesn’t mean you can’t market your soft skills and character during the interview. Sure, while employers are looking for talent with the right hard skills, they also want to hire people who will bring more than their technical know-how to the company.

To illustrate your ability to be a cultural fit, be prepared to explain your ideal work environment, preferred work style, and how you interact with others. These are often questions employers ask during interviews to gauge candidates’ personalities and whether or not they’d make a good fit for their company.

2. Show off your best personality.

When it comes to hiring talent, many employers look for candidates who have not only the skills and experience, but also a great personality to work with.

Research shows 83 percent of hiring managers are looking for candidates with a positive attitude. In addition, they also seek candidates with strong communication and teamwork skills.

As you apply for jobs and attend interviews, allow employers to get to know you a little better. If you have some quirks or unique interests that are appropriate to reveal during a job interview, don’t hesitate to share them with the hiring manager. Believe it or not, you may discover you have something more in common with the company than just the job posting alone.

3. Pair your degree with a practical career path.

Although only 27 percent of college graduates end up working jobs related to their chosen degree, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

If you graduated from college with a less-than-marketable degree, you might be forced to explore different career options for the sake of survival. This doesn’t mean you have to work as a barista or bartender, but it does mean you need to be open to new opportunities.

For example, let’s say you graduated from college with an English degree. Although you may have hoped you would write a New York Times bestseller after graduation, chances are it’s going to take you some time to break into your industry. Instead, consider public relations, or find a gig as a copywriter.

If you do some research, you’ll likely find there are a number of options for where you can apply your degree.

4. Learn how to sell yourself the right way.

Many job seekers with liberal arts degrees feel it’s nearly impossible to get themselves noticed by employers. However, if you think carefully about your skills and create a personal branding strategy, you might able to sell yourself the right way to employers.

For example, let’s say you graduated with a degree in creative writing and you’re applying for a content marketing job. Although you don’t have any marketing experience, you still have strong writing skills. To get noticed by the employer, create a resume and cover letter that illustrates your ability to write quality content.

Just because you didn’t graduate from college with the most marketable degree doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find a job. If you put in the effort to match your skills and experience to jobs you apply for, you’ll have much more luck finding a job.

What job search tips do you have for college grads with less than desirable degrees?