Comments on: Listen: Graduating and Job Hunting in the Recession http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/ Money issues for college students and 20-somethings, without being boring. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:02:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrew http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-153660 Andrew Sun, 22 May 2011 16:58:24 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-153660 I draw nearer to graduation and this makes me nervous because of this fact. I know plenty of people who are having troubles getting jobs, especially in my area. It's a shame. I draw nearer to graduation and this makes me nervous because of this fact. I know plenty of people who are having troubles getting jobs, especially in my area. It’s a shame.

]]> By: Koolie http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-114980 Koolie Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:45:52 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-114980 I graduated 2 years ago and have solved the problem of not having a job by leaving the country! Have spent the past 2 years travelling and gained more experience (and had more fun!) than would have been possible in the States! I graduated 2 years ago and have solved the problem of not having a job by leaving the country! Have spent the past 2 years travelling and gained more experience (and had more fun!) than would have been possible in the States!

]]> By: Jeremy Raglin http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-113525 Jeremy Raglin Sat, 27 Nov 2010 05:36:08 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-113525 The only real security anyone can have is starting their own business. True - There are more people in the workforce than before and this makes it harder to find a decent paying job. True - The recession is still going and the economy still stinks big time. Regardless of your political party you know it's true. True - A college degree doesn't pay what it once did. The solution - Start a home business, start working for yourself and end the cycle of always working for someone else. The only real security anyone can have is starting their own business.

True – There are more people in the workforce than before and this makes it harder to find a decent paying job.

True – The recession is still going and the economy still stinks big time. Regardless of your political party you know it’s true.

True – A college degree doesn’t pay what it once did.

The solution – Start a home business, start working for yourself and end the cycle of always working for someone else.

]]> By: Carl Williams http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-105959 Carl Williams Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:02:16 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-105959 They are now saying the recession ended in June 2009. Well the unemployed would likely disagree. We have job stats based on specific skills and geographic location at http://www.odinjobs.com/US_job_Market_overview.html They are now saying the recession ended in June 2009. Well the unemployed would likely disagree. We have job stats based on specific skills and geographic location at http://www.odinjobs.com/US_job_Market_overview.html

]]> By: Rachel http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-92024 Rachel Sat, 15 May 2010 22:18:51 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-92024 Recession or no recession, the point is that it is still difficult to find a decent job after graduating, especially if there are other thousands of people with the same target as you. It was never an easy thing to do and if you had higher expectations, it was mission impossible. I had a lot of luck that during my last year I got a job by pure luck that helped me later as a reference. I am sorry that I discovered your article so late, though. Recession or no recession, the point is that it is still difficult to find a decent job after graduating, especially if there are other thousands of people with the same target as you. It was never an easy thing to do and if you had higher expectations, it was mission impossible. I had a lot of luck that during my last year I got a job by pure luck that helped me later as a reference. I am sorry that I discovered your article so late, though.

]]> By: Jamel Rose http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-85882 Jamel Rose Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:51:23 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-85882 Getting a job after graduation is always a challenge for students, and is even more so during an economic down turn. I think it is best to take advantage of campus career resources,i investigate healthy industries, realistic job search expectations, etc. Getting a job after graduation is always a challenge for students, and is even more so during an economic down turn.
I think it is best to take advantage of campus career resources,i investigate healthy industries, realistic job search expectations, etc.

]]> By: Jane - MBA Lady http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-85690 Jane - MBA Lady Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:12:33 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-85690 I'm sorry to hear that the only way to get good job is to make connections. It is always a problem for recently graduated to find a job of dream but career is like a stairway - one should start from the bottom and move upstairs improving skills and knowledge, getting experience and developing qualification. I’m sorry to hear that the only way to get good job is to make connections. It is always a problem for recently graduated to find a job of dream but career is like a stairway – one should start from the bottom and move upstairs improving skills and knowledge, getting experience and developing qualification.

]]> By: LK http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-84689 LK Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:32:45 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-84689 I graduated in May and had a job within 6 months...I started it last week, but was hired in early December. The best advice anyone ever gave me was: the job you get will not be posted on any website. Jobs today come down to WHO you know and what connections you have. The best investment you can make is start asking around. You will not believe who some people know, and with unemployment so high, many people are willing to put resumes in the backdoor to help out a connection. I was working retail for $10/hr 20 hrs a week when by chance I got a phone call to place an order from the father of someone I went to high school with. He turned out to be the head of the biology department at the local (huge) state university, and his passing around of my resume turned up interviews for SEVEN unposted jobs, of which I was offered four. Make a linkedin profile, and get asking. You really wouldn't believe how far connections can stretch. I do have a small etsy store on the side, but that's really just for fun now. Am I making what I would have four years ago? No. But when the economy recovers, I'll be all set to move on, and in the meantime, I get very generous benefits. I graduated in May and had a job within 6 months…I started it last week, but was hired in early December.

The best advice anyone ever gave me was: the job you get will not be posted on any website.

Jobs today come down to WHO you know and what connections you have. The best investment you can make is start asking around. You will not believe who some people know, and with unemployment so high, many people are willing to put resumes in the backdoor to help out a connection.

I was working retail for $10/hr 20 hrs a week when by chance I got a phone call to place an order from the father of someone I went to high school with. He turned out to be the head of the biology department at the local (huge) state university, and his passing around of my resume turned up interviews for SEVEN unposted jobs, of which I was offered four.

Make a linkedin profile, and get asking. You really wouldn’t believe how far connections can stretch. I do have a small etsy store on the side, but that’s really just for fun now.

Am I making what I would have four years ago? No. But when the economy recovers, I’ll be all set to move on, and in the meantime, I get very generous benefits.

]]> By: Stephanie http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-84655 Stephanie Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:27:39 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-84655 Agreed, HM. My current job is something I have because I started this blog (as a business) in 2007, so I'm well aware that it helps to work on a side project while you're still a student. Thank you for your encouragement - all the best for you and your business, as well! Agreed, HM. My current job is something I have because I started this blog (as a business) in 2007, so I’m well aware that it helps to work on a side project while you’re still a student. Thank you for your encouragement – all the best for you and your business, as well!

]]> By: HM http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-84654 HM Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:08:38 +0000 http://poorerthanyou.com/2010/01/13/listen-graduating-and-job-hunting-in-the-recession/#comment-84654 Wow, I have yet to hear about a double dip recession, but that sounds absolutely terrifying. Honestly the best way to get experience is to open up your own business like Jim stated. I actually dropped out of college my junior year to start my own company after accounting studies became really redundant. I know it was a bad move now, because I didn't have a degree. However, two years into my company and I'm making enough to enjoy life and go back to school for a degree. My cousin is about to graduate from Maryland Univ. with a marketing degree, and he started his own consultancy last semester. He's gotten some small clients in and around Baltimore, and he is paying off some of his tuition bills with the income. But the main thing is that he can now say he was a lead marketing consultant. That looks huge on a resume. I guess it kind of matters what your major is. If you're business or finance related, try starting a business with a couple of friends in the same situation as you and head up the finances of the company. Believe it or not students of the late 60ies early 70ies also had the same problem. A small portion of those individuals started up their own companies and are now living comfortable lives. Another bit of advice is trying to look for jobs abroad, or with the government. I can feel your pain about not being able to find a job, and I wish you the best. The market is in a correctional phase, and the jobs are sure to bounce back soon. Plus, retirement for baby boomers is around the corner (if they didn't have their 401ks whipped out). Wow, I have yet to hear about a double dip recession, but that sounds absolutely terrifying. Honestly the best way to get experience is to open up your own business like Jim stated. I actually dropped out of college my junior year to start my own company after accounting studies became really redundant. I know it was a bad move now, because I didn’t have a degree. However, two years into my company and I’m making enough to enjoy life and go back to school for a degree. My cousin is about to graduate from Maryland Univ. with a marketing degree, and he started his own consultancy last semester. He’s gotten some small clients in and around Baltimore, and he is paying off some of his tuition bills with the income. But the main thing is that he can now say he was a lead marketing consultant. That looks huge on a resume. I guess it kind of matters what your major is. If you’re business or finance related, try starting a business with a couple of friends in the same situation as you and head up the finances of the company. Believe it or not students of the late 60ies early 70ies also had the same problem. A small portion of those individuals started up their own companies and are now living comfortable lives. Another bit of advice is trying to look for jobs abroad, or with the government. I can feel your pain about not being able to find a job, and I wish you the best. The market is in a correctional phase, and the jobs are sure to bounce back soon. Plus, retirement for baby boomers is around the corner (if they didn’t have their 401ks whipped out).

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