Finding a job?

Question

I graduated last year with a BA in accounting. I live in an area where looking for jobs is pretty dismal. I am thinking of moving closer to the Raleigh, NC area to look for work in the RTP. The biggest problem is that I have the education qualifications with little or no job experience. I worked in retail for almost 10 years but only part time to get through college. Where should I look for employment and how do I build a network of contacts since I will be new to the area?

Answer 1

There are recruiters (Robert Half is one) who specialize in finding jobs for Finance and Accounting professionals. You may also want to consider going through a firm such as Accountemps or Accountants Inc. to land a temp assignment. That allows you to investigate different companies and often leads to permanent assignments. Good luck!

Answer 2

You just have to get to work, there is no shortcut, unless you have hookups.
Do you like Charlotte? I think its a nice place to live, its in NC, and jobs should be more plentiful.
Try to save some money, and when you move get a job...any job, to support yourself, and so you dont go bonkers waiting for your accounting job.
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!!!!!!

Answer 3

It doesent matter if you dont have experience, with the knowledge you already have you can find many freelance jobs on the internet, specialy on the freelance sites.