Who wants a job!? Don't you wish it were that simple? Well in this day and age it can be. I know, I know, "the job market is tight right now, no one is hiring, the economy has gone to hell," are all typical excuses that you hear on a daily basis and although there is some truth behind them, it shouldn't deter you from trying. All of you have some skill set that specific employers are looking for, you just need to get in front of them.
Rule number 1 would be to apply to as many jobs as you can (within reason) in the fields that you want to work in. The more practice you can get filling out applications and conducting yourself in an interview the better chance you will have in obtaining the position you want.
Rule number 2 is to get your name out there. If you don't already have a LinkedIn profile you may be a couple steps behind the rest. Upload a current resume, maintain and correspond with your network, and keep up to date with job postings.
Rule number 3. Do it yourself. If all else fails and you are sure you tried your 'darndest' to get a job, make yourself a position. Entrepreneurs flourish in an economic downturn and although it takes sometime to get started, the rewards will greatly outweigh the time put into the business. This option isn't for everyone, but it is still a plausible option nonetheless.
What ever you decide, just don't give up. Perseverance is one of the greatest attributes to have in a time like this and I am especially talking to you college grads. Keep at it and you'll be fine.
later days
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