I finished in December, my resume is extremely well-written, I have great sample work, and I can't even come across a job interview let alone a job. I am
currently doing a job, I swear a 10year old could do. Now what?
I'm beginning to think grad school was a waste of time...
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I'm beginning to think grad school was a waste of time... |
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Sleepn |
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Posts: 16552 (03/15/2009 4:34 PM) Most Mysterious '08 |
what's next: more resumes sent & a lot of patience.
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Posts: 19807 (03/15/2009 4:35 PM) |
it's the economy.
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Posts: 3408 (03/15/2009 4:35 PM) |
it is a waste of time...lol my bf couldnt find a job with his bachelors so he went to business school and got his masters and now its even harder to find a job
bc now he is overqualified
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Posts: 279 (03/15/2009 4:36 PM) |
Sometimes it can be a waste. It depends on what you're going to school for.
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 Certainly Not Dcutie |
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Posts: 14856 (03/15/2009 4:36 PM) |
Work your way up in the company you currently work for.
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shiver when i hear ur name |
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Posts: 2170 (03/15/2009 4:38 PM) |
I currently work for a very large hospital system, there is no money in working there unless you work in the clinical aspect of healthcare. I've actually
gotten letters stating I am overqualified for jobs.
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Posts: 2171 (03/15/2009 4:43 PM) |
Patience is something I clearly don't have. I worked full time and part time, went to grad school full time, managed a 4.0 and I have nothing to show for
it.
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Posts: 3410 (03/15/2009 4:44 PM) |
wrong! You have a 50 thousand dollar piece of paper, that they couldnt even frame for you
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Posts: 16554 (03/15/2009 4:44 PM) Most Mysterious '08 |
spinning your wheels in frustration won't be productive, though.
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Posts: 281 (03/15/2009 4:46 PM) |
What is your masters degree?
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Posts: 9309 (03/15/2009 5:04 PM) Current Events Scoop '07 |
1) The economy is a huge part of the problem. It took me two months to find a job after graduating (in a good economy) with a master's degree and over a
year to find a job directly in my field.
2) Getting a job out of grad school is often harder than getting a job out of grad school er, EDIT, undergrad. Despite having an advanced degree, you still have to set your sights low and work your way up. Right out of grad school, your advanced degree typically isn't going to get you anything more than just having a bachelor's would. 3) Be frank and honest with employers and state that you do not think you are overqualified, you do not expect to earn more simply because you have a master's, that you are willing to work your way up, that you recognize that you are still basically just starting out, etc. 4) There is really no such thing as "overqualified". When you have a master's degree "overqualified" more often than not means an employer doesn't want to deal with you wanting more money, more responsibility, being too big for your britches, and leaving within a few months if they hire you.
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03/15/2009 5:19 PM.
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Posts: 20667 (03/15/2009 5:07 PM) |
MercuryAdore wrote: Thank you. |
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Posts: 19811 (03/15/2009 5:13 PM) |
MercuryAdore wrote:This. I too am an unemployed Master's degree holder who managed a 4.0 and has nothing to show for it. 
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Posts: 2174 (03/15/2009 5:22 PM) |
I dont expect to earn more with a masters. I just want a freaking job that at least requires a college degree. I don't want more money I want experience.
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Posts: 6445 (03/15/2009 5:23 PM) |
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