I did a non vocational subject (Ancient and Medieval History) and though I loved doing it I do feel really sad that those three years of hard work have done NOTHING to help me find a job!!!
I know its hard to get a job in that field but when we started Uni we were told that *any* degree looks good on your CV and can lead you into Graduate Management placements, Government jobs etc.
Fast forward 6 years and I have never been able to find a job with my degree - its a 2:1 . There aren't enough grad jobs out there and too much competition. And I don't want to teach.
I wish I'd learned a skill or trade instead but we were made to feel that was a poor second for "less academic types" (ie "thickos!").
Before I had my baby I worked in a call centre for £6 an hour alongside LOADS of graduates! Its depressing.
Should the Govenrment encourage more skills training for school-leavers?
2007-08-07 11:26:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
you are probably looking for jobs in the wrong places. I know that classics is the most employable degree in the world, and you can't argue that it's particularly applicable.
It's important to realise that university is not so much about the knowledge you gain, but more about the techniques for life and work management.
2007-08-07 11:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by throbbin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-15 08:33:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went for a double-major: the non-vocational field that fascinated me (Economics), and one that was hot at the time (MIS - now generially called I.T. or I.M.). The latter got me a few jobs, including the one I've had for some time now. It's not a bad job, but I don't exactly love it, and it will be offshored eventually. The former has never landed me a job, but it allows me to mouth off like I know something around here from time to time.
2007-08-07 11:33:04 · answer #3 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. I went to school for Communications (radio/tv). The only jobs I've had are the ones I got from who I know..and even those other people know OTHER people. I'm at a loss for words right now and occassionally get frustrated. Seems like no matter what you study there's a catch 22.
2007-08-07 11:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a shame the apprentice schemes have largely disappeared.
The training one received under such schemes, stood people in good stead all their lives. Good craftsmen are rarely out of work.
2007-08-07 11:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by jet-set 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don`t I did History, I am now a carer
2007-08-07 11:29:29 · answer #6 · answered by Buddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋