| Topic Name: |
HELP! I need a JOB |
| Message Name: |
Thanx |
| Date Posted: |
10/31/2004 |
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I just recently graduated from college (May '04) and I am still unemployed! I have been temping for a little over a month but I have applied to a great number of jobs and still nothing permanent has come about. I don't want to be temping forever. I am still applying for postions while temping and the temp agencies have told me they would assist with finding temp-permanent positions but they haven't come up with anything and I still haven't found anything I like and I get stuck answering phones for places that don't pay enough! I know the economy is bad but I don't want to work somewhere that I hate and makes my college degree a waste of money. I apply to tons of companies and organizations but never hear back from them despite the fact that I have alot of good/ various work experience. Any advice? |
| Message: |
Thank you for the replies so far. Eventhough I did graduate recently, of course I'm going to stress out about not having a job! I have student loans and rent and other bills to pay! (I agree, Sallie Mae will have to wait). My degree is in International Relations, I have experience in various sectors so my resume is actually pretty good for just coming out of undergrad. And believe me I exhausted my schools career services. It was like I worked there. I've contacted alumni and most just blow me off (my friends have experienced this as well) or have given the same suggestions... I'm now living in DC so the competition is severe. So now it seems that I should just stick to the Temp agency work and network as everyone says no matter how frustrating. I do want to go back for grad school but I was hoping to get my small undergrad loan out of the way before piling on more loans. And despite what people say, you can't help stressing out about being unemployed! its not to the point of welfare but it is still stressful!
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