Hello. Long story short, I know new grads looking for work have it difficult. I went to a good school in New York City and graduated in January of this past year with a Business Undergraduate degree. Since then I been trying to find a respectable, full-time position with benefits and a salary of around 30k. Nothing too big, and definitely not asking for much.
I been on the job sites monster.com, yahoo! hot jobs, aol/career builder site, craigslist.org, and recently regionalhires.com. I know some people have mentioned to try out a temp agency. I applied to around 10 good ones in the City and only got one call back.
Basically, my question is how, if your in my current situation, dealing with unemployment? What job sites are you currently using? Have you gotten any interviews from these sites? Also, if a temp agency was used in the past, which one did you find some success with?
Thank you to all who repsond. We'll all get a job soon!!!
2006-10-10 10:03:30 · 5 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I am currently employed. However, I have been in the same boat as you. I graduated and I had a very difficult time finding a job. The job market was very slow then. What you are asking for is most definitely reasonable. I know its tough, in fact it took me a little over 2 years to find a decent full-time permanent job after I graduated. The current economy is not as bad as then...so don't be disheartened. The key is to be proactive and believe in yourself. Job searching can be depressing..and you need to keep yourself active so you don't fall into that rut. Here are some suggestions
Re-work your resume:
You do have to write down all the work/internship/volunteer experience you have on a piece of paper. Hopefully, this will augment your current resume. Be sure to put in proper keywords so your resume will pass the e-screener.
Networking:
Try joining associations that you think you may be interested in and talk to the people. Attend one of their mixers or meetings. Networking is important..even if you cannot get a job lead because it willl help you center your focus on jobs that truly interest you.
Temp agencies:
I tried a few myself. I got one job this way. They can be helpful..but are limited usually to administrative, data entry, or clerical positions because you need significant experience to get another type of job.
Online job posting sites:
I suggest posting your resume on all major job boards..this includes monster.com, hotjobs.com, and using indeed.com which searches all the major job sites using keywords. I find craigslist.org very useful for regional job opportunities as well. I have gotten several interviews from monster.com and craigslist.org. Also, I got a job just because my resume was posted on monster.com without even applying! Granted, it was just a contract job, but it gave me some experience and income. Sometimes, companies search you out too.
Consider working for free:
I know its a pride factor....but if companies are overlooking you if you do not have the required experience..I would consider volunteering or interning for a company/firm. I know, most of the time you intern when you are a student. However, I interned twice for free after I graduated! It helped me secure my first job..just make sure to intern for a field you are seriously interested in or it will be worthless.
Target companies:
Do your research..and find all the companies in the fields you are interested...You can find these companies by visiting associations that list their company members, trade journals, or just typing in key words on a search engine..Then, visit their websites. Often times, they will have a jobs or careers page in which you can browse or apply to their openings.
Career Centers:
Seek out your alumni career center or local career center..this will help you focus your job search and give you confidence...many community ones give free resume critiques and advice.
I hope this helps..best of luck..and hope you find a great job soon!
2006-10-10 12:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in a similar boat, but the key to landing a good job is more through networking than being a faceless name on a website. Try to get a job working somewhere you are interested in part time, and then after a couple months express interest in promotion, pointing out your business degree. Work specifically to show the management there that you are capable of additional responsibilities. You could also mention in the interview process that you are looking for a career, not just a job. And keep on them once you have the job. Don't hassle them, but every now and then drop comments about how you're looking for a better job and need something that fits your degree/qualifications.
You may get lucky online, but there's usually like 20 thousand people for 300 job openings on those websites, and you have way better odds if you actually know somebody in the area you're looking for.
At least, that's what I'm trying to do.
Good luck, to you and all of us in this situation!
2006-10-10 10:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently unemployed myself and here goes the best agency I used since I graduated from City College of S.F. I used an agency called Remedy. They help me find my first long term contract position. I kept calling every week. it was a long term contract before the Federal Reserve Bank decided to switch agencies on the temps. I am no longer working there because my position ended due to changes in the department and the dept. I was working at was closing soon anyway. So, I got a head start of finding a position first. So, if you never worked in a company before, the temp agencies won't help. Only Remedy will help you and Office Team unless you have a background and worked at a company for approximately 6 months. Good luck.
2006-10-10 10:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me too! It's actually really nice to read about others in the same boat as you, despite the fact that i'm doing everything you are and also still unemployed(!) I'm working my networking skills, and trying fields that I wasn't initially interested in at *all*, but that will probably hire me b/c of past experience (like managing in the retail industry). I also recommend getting some local internship experience if you can, try: www.idealist.org if you are non-profit minded (but they also have biz & finance stuff on there as well). Hope that helps, and staying positive(!) as hard as that is. Hang in there, drop me an email if you want penpal support for jobs.
2006-10-10 10:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by cleverpostgrad_007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Area like NYC may be overloaded with Business Administration professionals. You may have a better chance at other markets.
2006-10-10 12:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by svikm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋