I just graduated college (BA), should I look for a job right away?

Question

I have a job that I like now, but it has nothing to do with my degree

Answer 1

Work whereever you're happy. Don't take a job you hate just because it has something to do with you're BA. It's not mandatory or anything. If anything, you'll have a career to fall back on in the future if need be.

Answer 2

If you are looking for a job with good security and that pays well, BA is not enough at all. Go in for a post graduation in a subject u like if you want a good job. Every other person in India is a graduate you know, u need the higher edge to get a good job

Answer 3

If your current job gives you what you what you need (emotionally, financially, etc.), don't go seeking another job just because you think you *should.* If you start a job search, do it because you want or need to do something else.

A lot of people don't end up obtaining jobs in the field that they studied or otherwise planned to enter. Sometimes, this is by choice, sometimes out of necessity; either way, you're not alone in that regard. Many recent graduates, in fact, need a little while in the "real world" to determine what they really want out of life.

If you've just graduated, chances are that you will go through many jobs in your lifetime (in, perhaps, a wide variety of fields). You don't have to decide today what you're going to do 20 years from now and you don't need to feel "guilty" if your choices deviate from the plans you made at age 18, 21, 35, etc. If anything, the job you have right now will help you keep your options open: you'll have the educational background for one field and the career experience for another.

Answer 4

If you are ok with that job, then don't go looking for another job. It also depends on what your BA is in. If you have a BA in art history, you'll probably need to get your masters so you can teach that subject in a community college or university since there isn't much out there in job opportunities for that degree.

Answer 5

It really does make a difference if you look right away. People are willing to make an exception for you when you don't have any experience in the field and you just graduated. When you're 5 years older and have worked dead end jobs and now have an outdated degree, people probably aren't going to look twice at you...

Answer 6

You can take a week or two off..I did..it really helps to unwind.

In regards to job searching...do you think you have a future with your current job? It is already a big plus..that you like your current job..it is difficult to find a job that you really love....I don't think that your degree should matter in what job you choose..if it differs. Also, since you now have a degree, you should get a pay raise at your current job if you haven't already...also look for salary and career potential to see if you want to stay.

If you thinking of pursuing a job in your major, you may want to at least job search and see whats out there....you will interview and get to know that field. Try informational interviewing people in your major who already found a job to get a sense what your job options are. Good luck.

Answer 7

If you like the job and it pays you a decent wage and there is a promise of advancement then you may wish to consider remaining in that position. The position I liked most and stayed with for 26 years had nothing to do with either of my two degrees. I wound up working in computer programming buy had degrees in civil engineering and transportation. I was very happy in programming.

Answer 8

I say yes because all the things you went through and learned to get you degree may start slipping away if you aren't utilizing them. Also, an employer may not want to hire you if you wait a few years to find a job... it may show a lack of motivation to them.

Could you keep you current job as part-time and still work another full-time job?

Answer 9

Let your hair down for a month. Scrape that paper dust from out from under your fingernails. Make a big margarita and go lay on the beach for a month and then get a job.

Congratulations on your degree. You worked hard for a month vacation; you deserve it.

Answer 10

If you like your job I'd keep it especially if you think it will lead to the same kind of advancement that you would have in the field of your degree.