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MinnyMiss16 
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 Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 12:44pm |
PM me when you find out! I live in Jersey btw, willing to commute to New York 
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tasty0619
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 12:53pm |
I was JUST talking about this with my friend who went to the same school I'm attending, and is working for the federal gov't. I mean this all depends on your major (mine is in the business field), but she said:
Utilize the career center-some schools have relationships with big companies where they specifically seek out their students and many times offer positions post graduation Take advantage of any internship or co-op you are eligible for because the experience can be worded to your benefit on your resume Go to networking events Join professional associations and, if possible, major-related or educational fraternities
I can't remember if she said anything else, but she said the first one is how she got every internship and job she has had in the professional world.
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pattigurlatl
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 1:02pm |
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@pattigurl you have been thanked!! I just need to sit down and think about what I ultimately want.... to be honest, when i was younger i was goo-goo ga-ga about working in non-profit, doing something alturistic and humanitarian.. I was a big sister for 4 years and absolutely loved it.. but at the same time, money is important and I know i want to live better than I do at the moment. my passion for women's development has kinda dwindled a bit.. but i'm not sure if it's because i'm so pressed in making bank or if it is because I actually am not as interested in it due to various reasons such as my experience in my program, learning more about other fields, etc |
There is a way to do both. Explore what options you have that bring financial reward. Maybe later on the side, you can start up your own non-profit. My brother's wife is a lawyer who has done that exact thing. But surely she couldn't have done that straight out of college. She would have been broke.
But now with her work experience she's made contacts and has some of her own funding to get things going. That contact list she built just through working helps her gain more contacts and free professional advice from those she's close to.
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r0ck_starr
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 2:37pm |
ms_wonderland wrote:
r0ck_starr wrote:
Girl I am so there with you!
I just graduated in June with a B.A. in History. I was headed to law school - teaching - then law school again. I've finally settled on wanting to be a special education teacher. However, when I first left college I couldn't find a job to save my life. I blamed everything from myself to my major and it seemed like everyone had a job but me. I finally got a full time job in retail in the mall as a manager in training. I hated it! I got another one to make more money and quite that too. It isn't worth being unhappy and folding clothes with a degree. After I quit, I took a long break and decided to look for something that I would actually want to do. I quit in the early part of December and I was unemployed for about a month. I was completely frustrated before I found something again. I was like how am I going to pay for my car and I'm tired of not being able to afford going out. Finally, I went on Craiglist as I do everyday and found a part time position at a non-profit about 8 minutes away from where I live. It's only part time but its exactly what I want to do. They're even giving me my own classroom to work with the special education students exclusively. So all I have to say is keep working at it and don't give up even if you only get a little ahead. Before I found work I tutored privately so make you find some fliers about what you're offering. Also, volunteer. I still volunteer at an elementary school. You CAN do this! |
We have the same major so you have me spooked. What state are you in? |
I'm in California. The job market is so - so. You need to network in whatever you do. But since I was so focused on law school, I didn't get into any internships and really look into other fields. The manager in training job at Hollister co was cool money - it allowed me to get my first car but I'm almost certain I didn't get it because of my degree but because of how I look and was dressed (again I'm in Los Angeles). Just look into internships with stuff that you really want to do. Take a year off or few months off and figure it out. I just signed up to do an online masters program while working and volunteering. So the ball CAN get rolling, don't worry.
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babycakebabe
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 2:54pm |
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i recommend that you start your own business, any business in your field or with transferable skills (even if you have no clients and just have it registered) so that you will not have a huge lapse in work history on your resume.
all the people I know with public health degrees work in DC at goverment jobs and are doing fine.
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SamoneLenior
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 7:13pm |
tbaby123 wrote:
SamoneLenior wrote:
tbaby123 wrote:
that's great Rockstar! i'm glad things are coming together for you..
My undergraduate was premed majoring in biology and bioethics... i decided 4th year I didn't wanna do pre-med anymore (infact i decided i wanted to do business earlier but my parents wouldn't let me switch) anyhoo i figured public health would be the most logical next step... excepttttt it wasn't lol i can't imagine working for a community health center with my classmates
I am looking into consulting.. applied to 3 places and got a second interview at a boutique firm.. i'm also looking into pharmas as well..
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Think Big
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Pros |
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Diverse work: potentially the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, across a mix of industries. |
Just another number: it's very easy
to get lost among the thousands of others that work at the firm.
Standing out then becomes a bit more of a challenge. Young
consultants often don’t get the kind of attention from senior
management they need to grow and develop. |
Wiggle room: greater chance for internal transfer to international offices or shift practice areas and specializations. |
The bigger the firm, the redder the
tape: there's a "way" for everything and often times the processes
are lengthy and complicated. |
The bigger the firm, the bigger the wallet: more resources and training opportunities. |
Promotions can often be tough when there is a bottle neck at the next level with few opportunities to move up. |
Big consulting firms often have
better opportunities to offer consultants who want to leave the
industry or seek another job. Their brands are attractive to future
employers. |
It could be years before a young consultant works with levels higher than managers at client companies. |
Think Boutique
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Leader of the pack: often more
specialized work is often done at higher levels in client firms and
you’re immediately seen as an expert with something to say. |
It’s very scary out there without a big brand behind you. |
Chance to shine: working in smaller
teams will sometimes present an opportunity for you to broaden your
responsibilities and develop leadership and management skills. |
Buckling under the load: with smaller teams and more responsibility comes a much greater work load. |
Show them what you're made of:
exposure to senior executives within the firm as well as faster track
to client interface allowing you to mix with industry thought
leaders. |
If you discover the area of
expertise the company offers is not your cup of tea, the shift in
jobs and companies could be difficult. |
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Addicted19034
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 7:40pm |
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I'm not unemployed but I might as well be because sallie Mae just came for me
And the payment replan ended up doubling my initial loan!! With! I'm trying for a consolidation now
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Limalady
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 11:48pm |
Checking in. Graduating in May. No job lined up. Applying my a$$ off though.
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Gkisses
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Posted: Jan 24 2013 at 11:56pm |
We had some Canadian folk come through campus for a job fair hitting up a lot of folks who where doing the medical field....Maybe they were selling folks a dream...i dunno...lol I still say be willing to step outside of ur comfort zone... even if it means moving outside the country.
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Flowing-Ice
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Posted: Jan 25 2013 at 12:04am |
for me going to canada is similar to going to alaska. yeah, no.
but good luck on your job search OP!
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