I graduated from college one year ago with a bachelor degree in finance. I live in the city. Right after graduation, I was extremely picky about employment, so I chose not to follow up with certain companies(2 wks before graduating). Right after graduation, I did an internship that didn't work out. The guy I was working with stole client information from his former employer to build up his own independant company. So I left. I continued looking for work on www.careerbuilder.com. I became discouraged around late September and stopped searching for about 2 wks. I found a seasonal job, and worked full time and overtime. after the seasonal job, i stopped searching until march. Right now I am still unemployed and depressed. I try to stay hopeful but i'm losing hope. What should i do as a plan B? I was thinking maybe dentistry school or becoming an actuary? What do you think?
2007-05-04 14:51:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Be patient. Getting a job is not like your college professors make you believe. It takes time. If you can find an internship to gain some experience that would help a lot. I've found when searching for jobs to stay away from Monster and Career-builder I've never had any luck with either sights. I'd recommend going directly to company websites.
If you can't think of any companies of the top of your head google fortune 500 and it will give you a list of the largest companies in the US. That's the best starting point that I can think of. Another piece of advice is if you have any family or friends that work for large firms ask them if they know of anyone at work that is looking for and entry level employee.
Keep your head up.
2007-05-04 16:36:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, all I can say is think outside the box. You said it yourself that you were very selective, but that can harm you also. Remember, you have no experience so the employer probably holds the cards in terms of bargaining. You need to get back out there applying for jobs and it may have to be something a little broader than finance. But, luckily there are so many areas within business that you can get into. Unfornately, not everyone comes out of college with a top paying job, some of us work our way up.
Do not give up, it may take longer than you thought. It took me two years of rejection. You may want to try your local, state, or federal government. I found that most agencies will waive actual job experience with a college degree. I applied for a federal job and was hired within a month.
2007-05-04 15:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by michelle_emu4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try checking out dealerships, whether it be a car dealership, RV, boat, 18-wheeler...anywhere you'd finance a vehicle or finance anything, I guess. I have a business mgmt degree and got one of those jobs...it didn't work out for me b/c the dealership was in transition and there was nothing to finance, but the work is usually plentiful and easy to learn with no experience.
Also, you may want to apply to the media (tv stations, radio stations, newspaper, magazine) for a credit manager position. It's rewarding work, like A/R. Again, you don't need experience, just to be trained.
2007-05-04 15:38:18 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
welcome to the club, i been searching for any work since january. i am going to school right now though. but work is hard to come by in some areas of the country.
try going through a head hunting agency, i don't know any off the top of my head, but do a search.
also you try the government? www.usajobs.gov
also, you look around at all employers? like banks and finaince companies? check to see if they are hiring or send them your resume anyway.
and look into moving also, you may need to in order to get the job you want.
2007-05-04 15:03:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, Mo's 3 steps to success...
1) get an internship
2) take up a focused course on activity your company works in
ex. if your an intern at a bank, get a night course about personal banking, or portfolio mgt.
3) excel in your internship, at the end, submit your course certificate & apply for a job.
2007-05-05 03:56:14 · answer #5 · answered by Mohannad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a temp agency ... roberthalf.com or accountemps.com is a good starting place ... you can't be picky when starting out ... build up a few year's worth of experience before starting out for something more worthwhile ... it WILL suck and you WILL hate it ... but that's why it's called work and not play
2007-05-04 15:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.accountemps.com is a great place to go.
Here, you can move from company to company if you want... until you find the company you like best.
That... or fill out the FAFSA form and go to grad school in the Fall.
2007-05-04 15:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by Sophia24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang in there, you are too smart to be getting depressed you will get the job you are suppose to get when the time comes. Read your bible and relax, fear is the opposite of faith.
2007-05-04 15:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by tommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋