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Recent College Grad. Career Help?
I'm a recent college grad. majored in Graphic Design and minored in Computer Information Systems. I was wondering if anybody could help me in the direction of a specific job or field that would utilize my acquired skill set for both my major/minor. I've been searching on sites like Monster/Careerbuilder, I am stumped.......
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- Your college career or placement office should be your best source of help at this stage. Take advantage of what they have to offer.
- Antoine, the above answerer is correct; call your placement office TODAY. I was a professional recruiter that used to "source" (look for applicants) for companies. I helped hundreds of people find a job and here are a few tips for new graduates 1. To find a job you have to work as many hours as you would at that job. Finding a job is your job right now, treat it that way. 2. Volunteer for churches or other charities. All would welcome help with graphic design, and computers. This experience can get your foot in the door at an employer, and the friends you can make their will provide your best lifetime references if you do well. 3. You are learning the evil truth about what you were told about your opportunities with your degree. If you weren't in the top 3-5% of your class, AND worked unpaid internships in your chosen field, it is incredibly hard to find a job. 4. Whatever figure they put you in your head concerning annual starting salary, realize they lied. Sorry. In 1986 I was told that the starting salary for CPAs was $45,000. What they didn't tell me is what the salary is for the position a new grad is qualified for. Take the figure they gave you, cut it in half. 5. You may have to take a low paying job, in a barely related field, to get your break. Consider it an extension of your schooling; but you get paid something instead of you paying the college admissions office. 6. Use all networks; tell all your parents’ friends/co-workers you are looking for a break and a job. The most important thing I told you is #1. Work at least 40 hours a week, and don't BS yourself that when you are logged on the computer surfing Y!A, you are "looking" for a job.
- don't count on the internet. key is to network, network, network, and at end of the day, network again..
- Monster/Carreerbuilder are terrible sites unless you want a job selling insurance. Im sure CIS careers have a more specific jobe site. Post your resume on that and start applying to a lot of jobs and never disqualify yourself because you dont think you have enough experience I have no idea why but my personal experience is emailing resumes is not very effective. Every single time that I have mailed my resume/application I have landed an interview. But if your question is what job you should apply for? Figure it out for yourself or join the Marines.
