Class of 2009... how's your job hunt looking?

[magomago]

Originally posted by: Aimster
I have a job but guess how I got it? hookup. Connections.

I'm paranoid every day of losing my job. It's cause I don't do anything. There is no work. I surf the net half the time with no supervision. Given it's a government job but having nothing to do you feel like you don't contribute nothing to the work place.
What scares me so much is if they did tell me to go home I'd be screwed. Job market just sucks. I'd probably join the air force. God I wish the economy wasn't so bad. I would love to know I could get up and go somewhere else so easily.

I swore to God I remember you talking about being in Med School at one point... I have a hard time believing any doctor would be worried about losing their job at any given time and NOT being able to find something else...



Anyways, I graduated fall of 08...finding a job was relatively easy (engineering). Although it isn't permanent, and for the field I'm in, the pay could be much better. The main issue is I really haven't had time to circulate a resume, which I'm sure would improve things... But I'm holding out until later to gain some experience with what I'm doing now, and see if I can stay at where I'm at full time once my contract ends. I had a promising interview at the company in December, but my lack of experience in anything related to documentation totally killed me...and now I'm making up for it

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

glad to be class of 2008 =P

Good luck you guys! I swear the class of 2005 in HS was the smartest group of people ever. We sent 38 to Cal, and they sent 53. WTF. That's like a record from all the years I've looked at admissions from our HS. So I'm sure when they get out of college this year they'll have what it takes to get a good job. The question though is if anyone is looking to hire....

 

[Imdmn04]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I find it many no-degree'ers constantly act like they got a chip on their shoulder and always trying to be like "look ma, I am making just as much without a degree".

One thing they teach in college is maturity and humility, I guess you missed out on those.

 

[Fayd]

i'm class of 08, and my job hunt is still going poorly.

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

And you do what?

 

[Darthvoy]

well I will be graduating with a degree in Finance and Real Estate... quite possibly the worst things to be graduating with at this time. If I can't find a job, I guess will be going to law school. Hopefully I get into UC Hastings in SF.

 

[PhaZe]

I graduate in the Fall and I have a full time job with HP lined up. Let's just hope it sticks.

My friends that are graduating now are having a hard time, even as engineers.

 

[ed21x]

i suggest temping at the moment. Because so many positions got laid off, many companies are looking at temps to fill in their immediate needs, so it is definitely a good time in that field. Once the economy pics up again, you'll have the connections and upper-hand in applying for a full-time position in the same company you temped at.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

What do you do? Mechanic?

Also, my piece of paper cost me -$10k, but nice assumption.

 

[everman]

It's not looking so hot right now, but I have a year until I'm done with law school. Hiring freezes and firms closing up or cutting back all over. But I have a connection that may (should) land me something for the summer with a big firm. I guess we'll see. It's all about connections right now.

 

[2Xtreme21]

Interviewed for a place back in early December, got the run around for 3 months, but was finally offered a position. Starts on the 16th. Apparently I'm really lucky, as my friends who graduated with me (in December) still can't find anything. I applied to probably 100 places and heard back from 2. Went in for the interview for both of them and afterward was told they eliminated those positions. I was getting really depressed and was actually going to take a headhunter up on a contract position until the original place called back.

I wish anyone who graduates in May the best of luck. It's gonna be a really tough road.

Edit: Graduated with a BS in Information Science.

 

[blahblah99]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I'd hire a guy with a college degree over a non-degree any day.

Conversely, I'd lay off the non-degree employees first.

Same goes with interviews and resumes. Resumes with degrees get first priority.

 

[jagec]

Currently working at an awesome job in the sciences, just got into a couple of top-tier programs for grad school, so I'm set for the next five years at least. As long as I don't mind not breaking into the $30k range until I'm over 30, I'll do OK until the economy picks up again.

Originally posted by: Aimster
I'm paranoid every day of losing my job...

...I don't do anything...

...government job

Don't worry, you'll do just fine. Might even get promoted, you're probably the hardest worker they have.

 

[imported_Imp]

Originally posted by: ed21x
i suggest temping at the moment. Because so many positions got laid off, many companies are looking at temps to fill in their immediate needs, so it is definitely a good time in that field. Once the economy pics up again, you'll have the connections and upper-hand in applying for a full-time position in the same company you temped at.

Ah, I screwed up. I'm temping at my second place right now, but it's an accounting/business firm. The vice-president and a bunch of partners sit across from my cubicle, and they know my name/situation. Unfortunately, I have no interest here. The last place was an engineering firm, but primarily for transportation engineering: the one field I said I didn't want to be involved in with a civil degree.

Oh well, hoping to get licensed as a water treatment operator in the next few months, or go back and get a water resource engineering masters.

 

[dbk]

Class of 08 - I recently got a tentative offer.
I started looking for jobs back in October. I put my resume up on all the job sites and got a lot of replies but not for the position I was seeking (insurances sales, financial analyst...)

I had two interviews. I got rejected for the 1st one because they said I was too overqualified.
The money was $15k below what I was looking for, but I was getting a bit desperate at that time.
I also wanted to refresh my interview skills so I thought of it as good practice and moved on.

The 2nd interview happened 3 months after I applied. I had to wait another month to get the offer.
I need get on that CPA exam now - ugh.

There were times when I almost freaked out but you really need to hang in there and be patient.
I'm also very thankful of my parents for letting me stay in their house.

GL to you guys
:beer:

 

[PingSpike]

Originally posted by: Imdmn04

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I find it many no-degree'ers constantly act like they got a chip on their shoulder and always trying to be like "look ma, I am making just as much without a degree".

One thing they teach in college is maturity and humility, I guess you missed out on those.

Humility and maturity? In college? Are you thinking of the Army? I only remember binge drinking and wearing pajamas to class as skills exhibited across the board by my classmates.

 

[drinkmorejava]

Class of '10. Once the paper work goes through, I'll be accepting an offer to work at Edwards Airforce base.

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: njdevilsfan87

Originally posted by: finite automaton
I started my job hunt as a sophomore, so I'm doing just fine (for now)

Good to hear you are on top of things. Unfortunately my summer internships really did not spark too much interest as far as a definite career path, however last summer's research made grad school (and a new possible career path but in the same field) a serious option.

I kept leaning toward wanting a job full-time job after graduation with part-time grad school (I will be getting a Master's, one way or another), as I'm just tired of full-time school, but at this point... full-time school for another two years is looking better and better.

Yeah, if I didn't do internships I definately would not be in the situation I am in. I cannot stress enough to people who are freshman and sophomores how important they are, whether you get paid or not.

Anyone reading this who is trying to figure out whether or not they should do internships, DO THEM!!!!!

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

'08 MS. Got a solid job and I doubt I would lose it anytime soon.

 

[Fayd]

Originally posted by: PingSpike

Originally posted by: Imdmn04

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I find it many no-degree'ers constantly act like they got a chip on their shoulder and always trying to be like "look ma, I am making just as much without a degree".

One thing they teach in college is maturity and humility, I guess you missed out on those.

Humility and maturity? In college? Are you thinking of the Army? I only remember binge drinking and wearing pajamas to class as skills exhibited across the board by my classmates.

you went to a rather odd college.

i dont remember any students ever wearing pajamas to classes.

 

[skim milk]

Originally posted by: njdevilsfan87
Class of 2009

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
'08 MS. Got a solid job and I doubt I would lose it anytime soon.

ok showoff
that's great.

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: thepd7

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

What do you do? Mechanic?

Also, my piece of paper cost me -$10k, but nice assumption.

Originally posted by: blahblah99

I'd hire a guy with a college degree over a non-degree any day.

Conversely, I'd lay off the non-degree employees first.

Same goes with interviews and resumes. Resumes with degrees get first priority.

Ownage.

 

[OCGuy]

Originally posted by: blahblah99

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I'd hire a guy with a college degree over a non-degree any day.

Conversely, I'd lay off the non-degree employees first.

Same goes with interviews and resumes. Resumes with degrees get first priority.

This means what to me?

Look at all the people who didnt step out into the real world because a degree was some sort of safety net. It is obviously better to have one, but if you interview like an asshole, or got some laughable degree (psychology?) you are going to be a waiter anyway.

Originally posted by: thepd7

What do you do? Mechanic?

Ah, yes. The scare tactic of suburban parents. "If you dont do your homework, you wont get a degree, and youll be flipping burgers!"

 

[Zolty]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

What do you do ?

As for me I am going into a field that absolutely 99.5% of the time requires a Bachelors degree of some sort.

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: blahblah99

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I'd hire a guy with a college degree over a non-degree any day.

Conversely, I'd lay off the non-degree employees first.

Same goes with interviews and resumes. Resumes with degrees get first priority.

This means what to me?

Look at all the people who didnt step out into the real world because a degree was some sort of safety net. It is obviously better to have one, but if you interview like an asshole, or got some laughable degree (psychology?) you are going to be a waiter anyway.

Originally posted by: thepd7

What do you do? Mechanic?

Ah, yes. The scare tactic of suburban parents. "If you dont do your homework, you wont get a degree, and youll be flipping burgers!"

Your points are well taken, and it's obvious you aren't some moron spitting off at the helm

But, you still didn't answer the question. What do you do?

 

[Zolty]

Originally posted by: obscenethistle

Originally posted by: Ocguy31

Originally posted by: blahblah99

Originally posted by: Ocguy31
No degree and make good money with no student debt. :thumbsup:

That is one expensive piece of paper you guys have there...

I'd hire a guy with a college degree over a non-degree any day.

Conversely, I'd lay off the non-degree employees first.

Same goes with interviews and resumes. Resumes with degrees get first priority.

This means what to me?

Look at all the people who didnt step out into the real world because a degree was some sort of safety net. It is obviously better to have one, but if you interview like an asshole, or got some laughable degree (psychology?) you are going to be a waiter anyway.

Originally posted by: thepd7

What do you do? Mechanic?

Ah, yes. The scare tactic of suburban parents. "If you dont do your homework, you wont get a degree, and youll be flipping burgers!"

Your points are well taken, and it's obvious you aren't some moron spitting off at the helm

But, you still didn't answer the question. What do you do?

My guess is sales. It's one of those things where if you are good at it you can make a ton of bank for little effort and zero education. It's also one of those things that is difficult to teach.