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04.16.08
This is a great story. I'm in a similar position. After graduation (from grad school) I buckled down and applied to every variety of job that I was qualified for. But since those haven't worked out, I've moved back to my high school comfort job in food service. But they won't hire me because they think I'm leaving. I'm still waiting to be hired by someone!! I hope my story turns out like yours...
04.16.08
@ Ally
Your story is familiar. My own mother is too educated and has too long of a career track record to get a job right now. I tell her to take some of the fabulous things off her resume so that she doesn't worry a potential employer about needing too much money or that she'd walk if something better came along. But have patience, all I can say is sometimes "leap and the net will catch you" is true...
04.17.08
Milena,
I love your story. It underscores the importance of connections and the fact that you never know where you'll find them. Tonight, I met with a new client, a young woman who wants to work in publishing and also is expert in working with horses. I reminded her that the people who come to rely on her expertise at the barn will also be able to be great contacts for her professionally.
@ Ally - I am biased as a career coach, but I hope you've considered getting help with your search. If you've invested in grad school, it is worth investing in someone to help you with your resume and your job hunting skills. Good luck!
04.17.08
@ Miriam Salpeter
Being a housecleaner is particularly interesting for connections and learning about the inner workings of successful people (who are often too busy to clean their own homes.) I was able to ask the professor for a personal reference when I applied for a competitive scholarship as we often talked about academia on the job and she might have known me better than some professors in classes.
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