I have a BA in Global and Multinational studies (Political Science) and Spanish. Since I am not an education major, I cannot start teaching right away. I cannot even become a clerk, b/c they want at least 2 years of experience!!!
Why on hell did I waste my time in college? Why do they create all these crazy majors, but then there are no jobs.
After graduation I was hoping to work for the government, but there are no positions open!!!
2007-02-12 08:30:04 · 7 answers · asked by MissionSuccess 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
For CIA and FBI they want applicants to be at least 23.
I am not old enough yet!
Thank you, I've thought about it too!
2007-02-12 08:40:55 · update #1
Have you taken the appropriate government exams, like the foreign service exam? Have you tried every government agency? The CIA is hiring... I'm not joking. They are actively recruiting people with certain language skills, or who have a strong computer background, or who have an MBA and some work experience.
Sure, even in government, they'll give preference to people who have some work experience behind them. So if you truly have exhausted all ways of finding the right kind of work, then try to find a job in business. Work a couple of years, do well, and then apply to grad school - either an MBA or a Master's in Public Admin will usually make the government smile upon your application. Make sure your computer skills are strong. If you want to, try to pick up another, in demand language (Farsi, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, to name a few) or another language of your choice. These things will all make you a stronger candidate for many government jobs.
You could also look into teaching English abroad, in order to beef up your international experience. While there, take courses in the local language. These things make you a stronger candidate, not just for gov't jobs, but also for master's degree programs.
Check out the websites for the US State Department, the Department of the Treasury, and etc. See what they want from candidates, and start now to focus yourself on obtaining those skills. Then apply again.
If this is really what you want, don't let this roadblock stop you.
2007-02-12 08:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by RoaringMice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should have been out there doing internships while you were in college during the summer or year or whatever, that would count towards experience and give you some kind of starting point getting jobs with those companies or in the network. You will now have to do what many others are doing, go back to school for a masters or another ba in teaching and job search while you are there.
2007-02-12 08:38:02 · answer #2 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have quit a good paying job and have regretted it ever since! I have lost my house, my self esteem and am severely depressed. Companies don't want to think that someone over 40 can work or they think that they are too much of a risk. I don't know how old you are but if you are close to 40 I would stick it out until you can find a good paying job that you like. Just remember that the grass is always greener on the other side. Good Luck!
2016-03-29 03:49:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd start by talking to your school's career counseling and be open to internships. There are jobs out here but sometimes you need connections. Plus an intern will give you the experience. Even at the federal level, there are internships. Or you could look at graduate school with interns, teaching aids which would provide experience as well.
2007-02-12 08:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people I know that have decent jobs got them by networking. They never answered a job in the newspaper. So I would suggest to start joining some clubs, go to business conventions, pass your card out, move to an area where their are opportunities in your field so you can meet people.
Also, if you are serious about getting a government job, there are websites you can join that e-mail you an opening as soon as them come up. There is a fee for this service, however.
2007-02-12 08:36:39 · answer #5 · answered by School Is Great 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever let the words "# years experience required" stop you from applying for a job. There are plenty of places willing to hire someone without experience. Many places write that on the description, but not all of them actually demand it.
2007-02-12 08:40:30 · answer #6 · answered by Austin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When all else fails, go to your local state employment office. There are a lot of strange state job openings which require a bachelor degree but they do not care about your major.
2007-02-12 08:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by Denise T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋