Continuing with other peoples opinions. Here's one more:
Let see...LIFE after college is HARD! I didn't think it would be so difficult
to find a job to use my degree with. It's just really frustrating...and I
feel like I'm stuck in a dead end job. Its awful. I am thankful I have a job...
just want one I can use my degree with. Hope this helps and hope there are others
that feel that same as I do.
Sarah B.
I feel like this too. I'm thankful to have a job but what I really want is a career. I would pretty much take anything at this point.
One more rejection letter was added to my pile today.
I've lost track of the number of jobs that I've applied to, but so far the count is somewhere around 40 or more maybe closer to 50. I have 9 I'm waiting to hear from and at least 2 more that I need to apply to before the week is up.
I'm really hoping that something will come up soon so I can start making plans to move on with the rest of my life instead of being stuck where I am right now.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Input and Connections
I've been asking other people who've graduated what their point of view on what life after graduation is like. I've gotten a couple replies and here's one that had some good points in it:
Well actually life after college has been really interesting. Even though I got my Bachelor's in Psychology, I changed and am now in grad. school @ S.U. for Television, Radio, and Film. I think life after college is fantastic if you find something you really want to do. I have found out it is all about networking, and not giving up on what you want to pursure. Even though I haven't started looking for a job yet, I know that it is going to be tough, but just gotta work hard, especially to make it into the entertainment industry.
I think that the key is focusing on what you really want to do, and not settling for anything less. Even if you have to work a shit job and do some volunteering in your field, it will be worth it in the end. People expect after college that they are just going to go out and get a great paying job because of their degree, but it def. doesn't work like that (especially in this economy). You have to take what you can get for the time being, and never stop trying for what you want.
Beyond that, I worked at an employment agency for years and they would pass out websites and all that other stuff but anyone in life will tell you that the best way to find a job is network. Make a good impression wherever you go. I heard a lot this week of "be nice to the people you see on the way up, because they may be the asses you have to kiss on the way down." It is really true, and the bottom line is to keep in good contact with people, make a good impression, and they will think of you when the time comes.
Courtney B.
Really good point on networking.
www.linkedin.com
is a great site to keep connected with professors and other college grads. You never know if someone may know someone else that might know of something that will help you out or be a good opportunity for you.
Well actually life after college has been really interesting. Even though I got my Bachelor's in Psychology, I changed and am now in grad. school @ S.U. for Television, Radio, and Film. I think life after college is fantastic if you find something you really want to do. I have found out it is all about networking, and not giving up on what you want to pursure. Even though I haven't started looking for a job yet, I know that it is going to be tough, but just gotta work hard, especially to make it into the entertainment industry.
I think that the key is focusing on what you really want to do, and not settling for anything less. Even if you have to work a shit job and do some volunteering in your field, it will be worth it in the end. People expect after college that they are just going to go out and get a great paying job because of their degree, but it def. doesn't work like that (especially in this economy). You have to take what you can get for the time being, and never stop trying for what you want.
Beyond that, I worked at an employment agency for years and they would pass out websites and all that other stuff but anyone in life will tell you that the best way to find a job is network. Make a good impression wherever you go. I heard a lot this week of "be nice to the people you see on the way up, because they may be the asses you have to kiss on the way down." It is really true, and the bottom line is to keep in good contact with people, make a good impression, and they will think of you when the time comes.
Courtney B.
Really good point on networking.
www.linkedin.com
is a great site to keep connected with professors and other college grads. You never know if someone may know someone else that might know of something that will help you out or be a good opportunity for you.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Moving back home...
This is a tough one really.
You've been on campus for 4 years (or for at least part of your college career) away from home and on your own. You could come and go whenever you wanted, maybe just letting your roomate know what was up and where you'd be.
Now you're going back home. For some people this isn't a problem. Their parents don't bother enforcing any former rules and let those lucky ones do what they want.
Then there's the others. It's like you're in high school again. There's a curfew, you have to practically print out an itinerary, and you get the 3rd degree if you're late.
Moving back home can be tough especially if you end up there for a long period of time.
The best thing to do is 1.) respect your parents rules 2.) talk to them and tell them that they're ridiculous...just kidding.
Seriously, Talk to your parents and try and get them to understand how things are different know that you're an adult. You were able to make your own decisions when you were at school and you can still make the decisions. You're smart and obviously capable since you made it through school without any serious scarring.
It may be a struggle, but both of you will need to give a little and compromise on the rules.
The longer you're at home, depending on the situation, things may get easier. There will be the occasional blow up, but don't let it get to you too much.
You've been on campus for 4 years (or for at least part of your college career) away from home and on your own. You could come and go whenever you wanted, maybe just letting your roomate know what was up and where you'd be.
Now you're going back home. For some people this isn't a problem. Their parents don't bother enforcing any former rules and let those lucky ones do what they want.
Then there's the others. It's like you're in high school again. There's a curfew, you have to practically print out an itinerary, and you get the 3rd degree if you're late.
Moving back home can be tough especially if you end up there for a long period of time.
The best thing to do is 1.) respect your parents rules 2.) talk to them and tell them that they're ridiculous...just kidding.
Seriously, Talk to your parents and try and get them to understand how things are different know that you're an adult. You were able to make your own decisions when you were at school and you can still make the decisions. You're smart and obviously capable since you made it through school without any serious scarring.
It may be a struggle, but both of you will need to give a little and compromise on the rules.
The longer you're at home, depending on the situation, things may get easier. There will be the occasional blow up, but don't let it get to you too much.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Here's an Idea
Continuing from the last post...
In desperation of searching for jobs last night and not finding much I turned to trusty google and typed in "find me a job" and "I need a job."
It didn't find me a job but it came up with links for a quirky idea.
Get your resume printed on a t-shirt and wear it around. If nothing else it's a conversation piece. Whether it will get everyone who wears one a job, well who knows.
Here's a couple different links for the same idea. From what I gather the idea seemed to originate from this guy:
http://www.damnineedajob.com/
but here's another link that offers the same services:
http://www.blackbirdtees.com/store/custom-tees-72/custom-resume-tee-198.html
I thought the idea was fun and maybe it'll get someone a job.
In desperation of searching for jobs last night and not finding much I turned to trusty google and typed in "find me a job" and "I need a job."
It didn't find me a job but it came up with links for a quirky idea.
Get your resume printed on a t-shirt and wear it around. If nothing else it's a conversation piece. Whether it will get everyone who wears one a job, well who knows.
Here's a couple different links for the same idea. From what I gather the idea seemed to originate from this guy:
http://www.damnineedajob.com/
but here's another link that offers the same services:
http://www.blackbirdtees.com/store/custom-tees-72/custom-resume-tee-198.html
I thought the idea was fun and maybe it'll get someone a job.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
New Year
It's the beginning of another year.
I received an e-mail today from one of the companies I applied to and was rejected for yet another position.
So now it's time for more searching. Here's a few job sites that you may or may not know of:
www.coroflot.com
www.malakye.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.jobfox.com
www.simplyhired.com
and don't forget
www.monster.com
Hopefully things will start turning around and companies will be a little less cautious about hiring on new employees. Which is very tough with the amount of people being layed off as it is. The economy will right itself eventually, just have to be patient.
I received an e-mail today from one of the companies I applied to and was rejected for yet another position.
So now it's time for more searching. Here's a few job sites that you may or may not know of:
www.coroflot.com
www.malakye.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.jobfox.com
www.simplyhired.com
and don't forget
www.monster.com
Hopefully things will start turning around and companies will be a little less cautious about hiring on new employees. Which is very tough with the amount of people being layed off as it is. The economy will right itself eventually, just have to be patient.
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