Getty ImagesEntry-level roles sometimes require years of experience, frustrating job seekers like Mihir Goyenka.In fields like tech, a surplus of experienced workers is a big hindrance for those starting out.There are opportunities, but students often overlook them for prestige companies.If Mihir Goyenka had as much experience working as he does applying to jobs, he might be nearing retirement.Instead, the 23-year-old with undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science is hunting for his first tech job and running into a problem: Many of the roles he comes across require someone with two to three years of experience."That's really frustrating for entry-level job seekers like me," Goyenka told Business Insider.He's applied for thousands of positions since beginning his search for a full-time role in August 2023, he said.