I need a job!!

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• tiffanydaniels

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Yeah agreed! I graduated with my bachelors in nursing in May and luckily I got a job right away in Lancaster! So I drive an hour each shift to work, but it is a job! I can't complain because a lot of people I graduated with still don't have jobs! My FI just lost his job but luckily he found one pretty quick but he has experience, that is the only reason, I hate that everyone wants experience but not one gives you the chance. 

  
  

  But have you tried outlining areas, i found it to be a lot easier to find a job if i drove a little ways, but I work 12 hours shifts, so I only drive 3 days a week, not as bad. 

  
  

  Good luck and keep hunting! 

  ****Planning Bio: Updated 10/17/11****

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• amcollins32 member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Uggh, I feel your pain!  I graduated with my Bachelors in May 2010 and after I graduated, the university I attened offered me a position as a Graduate Assistant.  So now I'm working there, but for this position, instead of paying a big salary, a huge part of my pay is tuition for my Masters degree.  TOTALLY thankful for getting a free MBA, but as I'm approaching graduation in December and still job searching, it's scary! My position as a GA ends after I graduate in 2 months...so it's a lot of pressure job searching while wedding planning!

  
  

  I'm specialized in Human Resources and am currently interning in the HR department at Time Warner Cable and I've had this conversation with the recruiters there.  They agree that having my Masters listed on my resume with little job experience is a little intimidating or at least misleading for employers.  People assume you want to be paid in a Masters price range when really, you just love learning and decided to take the initative to continue your education.  

  
  

  It's very frustrating, so I totally feel your pain!

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• KellyRVT member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Try contacting www.mathplusacademy.com. A friend of mine works there. 

  

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• KellyRVT member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Also, I have my Bachelors in Biology, Evolution and Ecology and an A.A.S in Veterinary Technology and am a licensed veterinary technician. I work in Property Management. lol 

  

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• sweetcarolanne member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Have you considered working in higher education?  The term "Masters" doesn't usually freak out hiring managers or committees in the field, even if it's in a discipline that you might not initially think is relevant.  Even though several of the positions are part-time, Columbus State usually has a lot of openings for instructors, teaching aides, academic advisors, etc, and you could definitely take your experience and education to show how you're qualified for those jobs.  Usually the benefits are pretty good in higher ed, even if the pay isn't all that great.  Just something to consider because I was in your shoes after I graduated from college - was supposed to be a K-6 teacher and realized just as I graduated that I was not cut out to work with kids.  College students, however, is a whole different story.

  
  

  Good luck!

  

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• Kate2dance

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_ohio-columbus_need-job?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:112Discussion:6595e02a-d7bc-40cd-b402-7ff370256fdfPost:f3ca76e6-3f9d-49c8-8056-5207c41cb4d6">Re: I need a job!!</a>:
  [QUOTE]Have you considered working in higher education?  The term "Masters" doesn't usually freak out hiring managers or committees in the field, even if it's in a discipline that you might not initially think is relevant.  Even though several of the positions are part-time, Columbus State usually has a lot of openings for instructors, teaching aides, academic advisors, etc, and you could definitely take your experience and education to show how you're qualified for those jobs.  Usually the benefits are pretty good in higher ed, even if the pay isn't all that great.  Just something to consider because I was in your shoes after I graduated from college - was supposed to be a K-6 teacher and realized just as I graduated that I was not cut out to work with kids.  College students, however, is a whole different story. Good luck!
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  I actually worked for a university right out of college and it was great! I was driving 120 miles a day, though, so I didn't stay. It also required a lot of travel (besides the normal commute). I would LOVE to get into a college or university here. I actually applied at CSCC and ITT Tech. Never got any responses. I also applied for a couple jobs at OSU. Is there a trick to getting in for an interview? LOL I feel like such a bad job-searcher! I almost feel like I have to know somebody to get my foot in the door. I have been pretty much applying for jobs all day today... my eyeballs hurt from looking at my computer so much! But I will check out CSCC again and see if there is anything available! :)

  

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• sweetcarolanne member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  Ouch, 120 miles?  I hope not one way.  Though I did that back in CA for a job once.... good reason to have owned a Prius. :-)

  
  

  I'd just keep applying, positions always open.  And there's no reason you couldn't go in and talk to the institution's HR department and see if maybe there's something in particular they're looking for, or why they didn't call you for an interview.  It's ballsy and takes time, but it works in the corporate world for a lot of people.  Also a good way to get face-name recognition.  You could also consider seeing if you could chat with the career services director at a college you've applied at, ask for their advice.  If it's anything like where i work, that department is far understaffed so it's more of a longshot but could be worth a try.  Or if you went to college around here, see if you can go back and talk to your career services dept. there.  

  
  

  I'm guessing you have, but just in case, have you checked out higheredjobs.com?  They pull listings from all over the place - 4-year universities, community colleges, for-profits, etc.  

  

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• Kate2dance

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  I just checked Higheredjobs.com I don't seem to be qualified for anything, but I will keep checking! Do you have any other good job resource sites? I have been to Careerbuilder, Monster, Indeed, Craigslist. Those seem to be the most popular.

  

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• sweetcarolanne member

  

  October 2011 edited December 2011

  I'd keep watching HEJ, they update it several times a day.  Sometimes it's helpful to check out the university websites as well because they don't always post all jobs on HJE.  Another thought is the Chronicle of Higher Education site (chronicle.com) where I think they still have a posting board.  I believe it's mostly senior-level positions though (presidents, VPs, etc.).  

  
  

  I don't know enough about other posting locations like Monster or CareerBuilder.  Never really had any experience with those.

  

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