Jobcareer hunting suggestionsBritches postedHowdy! Well, I'm a college graduate (I technically won't have the diploma until May but I've finished all my classes) from the University of Michigan, and I'm not getting hired ANYWHERE. I realize the economy is bad, but this bad? I am starting to get really worried about paying my bills and stuff. My previous job was work-study based, and since I don't have that anymore I had to quit working there. SO my question is does anyone have any tips on where to look or what I could possibly be doing wrong? Only REAL tips, none of that spam "earn $20000 in 1 hour" b.s. Thanks so much! additional---------------------- Oops... just realized I forgot to mention that my major is in Biology, but I'm trying to switch over to social work. I mean, I'm interested in social work, I can't switch my major. :) But right now I'm willing to work anywhere for the money. I plan to take a year off and then go to graduate school for a MSW (the year off is to hopefully get in-state residency). OH and last thing: I don't have my diploma yet b/c I'm taking social work graduate classes half time on campus this semester to give me a head start at grad school. Sponsored Link-------------------------- endorphin_boy415 repliedI can tell you from personal experience that job hunting in ANY economy is a full-time job. You would be well served to look at as many recent college graduate resumes as you can find (you can virtually look them up by title on Google - e.g. "Resume College Graduate in Biology".) Then get them posted on as many job boards as you can. Have you tried working with your school's career counseling or placement office? They should be able to offer you some advice. Also, utilize any contacts you may have established at your former places of Work-Study. In the job hunting business, it's all about networking. Not to sugarcoat things, but I think this is an exciting time to be entering the job world. Change is in the air, and with the nation's focus being on alternative forms of energy, curing world hunger and disease, I think this could be an exciting time to be an idealistic college graduate. I know I haven't given you much to work with - other than a "go-get-'em-tiger speech, but keep your chin up. Don't let the fact that you don't have a diploma in hand deter you from looking and interviewing. If anyone wants to follow up on your background, you can always refer them to your school's Registrar's office. Good luck. 2Bor02B repliedYes it is really bad right now
just start sending out massive resumes and find a day job that can support your bill till you find something in your field many kids are having to go home and live with Mom and Dad good luck |
