I would like to know what others think about credit worthy employment discrimination.
Is it fair to not hire a college student because of a low credit score that is due to student loans reflecting on his credit report?
Here’s my friend dilemma:
He graduated from a private University in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. He spent a year looking for jobs in his profession and was not successful at obtaining employment because of lack of experience in the field, language barrier (he resides in Miami, FL) etc.
The school did a very poor in finding a job placement, instead the counselor looked at him and said, and “You lack experience, and don’t expect to make more than $25,000 a year”. He was furious, upset because in his current position his making $30,000 a year while working two jobs. Since 2004 until current he sent out close to 250 employment applications, and only went to 25 interviews in his profession.
He’s now stuck with a $55,000 student loan with no job! His forced to take jobs like Administrative Assistant, Receptionist, Data Entry etc.
I would like to get others opinion on this situation:
What should he do?
Should I advice to change profession, and go back to school for something else?
Is school for everyone?
Is the educational system selling false dreams?
Would you recommend he moved to another state? (Since Spanish is a requirement for those that live in Miami, FL)
2007-06-25
16:48:53
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