Frustration....

[lindzeelooo]

Why is so hard for a well-educated person to find a job these days? I went to university, got two degrees and then on to grad school to get a masters. While, my choice of study for my masters might be limiting in the practical sense, the "skills" I learned in grad school can be very well translated to other jobs. I just have this sense that most

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What Color is your Parachute?

[sororitykitten]

I was totally there with you, when I first graduated. How on earth can someone be a University Grad, and only able to get a $12/hr job doing data entry? I donno - but that was absolutely the case for me. With a two years of hard work, and constant interviewing, I finally found a "career" that I love. I hope that I can offer a couple of tips that might stear you towards success in your hunt:

1. Be patient. Often times Job Postings for jobs are just for political reasons, and the job has already been filled from within. Getting your resume in there means you'll probably get a call 6 months from now - God knows I did!

2. Get a job - any job. Everyone is more employable when they're already employed. I'm talking about .... 3hrs/week at Reitmans. Anything! Your first job after Graduation certain doesn't have to scream "Career".

3. Read: "What Color Is Your Parachute?: A Practical Guide for Job-Hunting and Career Changes" by Richard Nelson Bolles. Best book on the planet to explain how to meander your way into successful career of your choice.

4. Be Bold. Interviews aren't just for THEM to learn about YOU, the street goes both ways. They will respect a candidate that has researched their firm, and can ask honest questions about the job and what is expected. Also - let them know that they are your "First Choice" for employers, and that if they have any other postings, please contact you, because you would be happy to interview.

Hope I've been mildly helpful ... at the very least, Go - BUY and READ the Parachute book. It definately helped propell me through the "Post Grad" blues, and into the Career Green! ;)