No jobs for grads

• Fab4Runner

  

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618444 wrote:It's not that hard when you have skills that people want.

  Sorry, that's just not true.
• Automatik

  

  thavoice;1618443 wrote:I will give you that. I dont live in the corporate world.
  I run a store, am an Army Reservist and since I have free time in the AM I go into a local factory across the street from 6-8AM 4-6 days a week for some extra spending cash on the side.

  Well let me tell you, it's a bitch. I have a solid job, but no room for growth. So right now I'm looking for the right position, not just anything, and it's been a struggle. Job searching itself is another job and when people harp on "networking" its because it's true. All of my legit leads have come from networking....just waiting for something solid to come my way.
  
  I've done the random job grind to make ends meet, and you are correct in that sense...it's easy to get a job.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  thavoice;1618445 wrote:Our county has 3.7% unemployment and yet the classifieds are still popping with jobs and see hiring signs are recent places.

  Aside from the crappy grammar, same here (England) - all part time, and all not worth even responding to. Who is going to live off of 18 hours/week at 10GBP/hour?
• Fab4Runner

  

  vball10set;1618447 wrote:No one said it's easy to get a job, but if you're just applying online with no follow up, waiting for your dream job to leap into your lap, you'll end up like sleeper...delusional, living alone, jobless, and telling everyone how to be successful. Hey sleeper, you still claiming to own a Mc D's? :rolleyes:

  I actually know sleeper, and you are way off base. I know he trolls all day long, but he is doing just fine.
• sleeper

  

  vball10set;1618447 wrote:No one said it's easy to get a job, but if you're just applying online with no follow up, waiting for your dream job to leap into your lap, you'll end up like sleeper...delusional, living alone, jobless, and telling everyone how to be successful. Hey sleeper, you still claiming to own a Mc D's? :rolleyes:

  I talked about it another thread but I sold off my share in the franchise, so no, I no longer own part of a McD's franchise.
  
  Again, you are absolutely clueless if you think 'following up' has any validity in the job market anymore. This isn't the 1970's.
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  Fab4Runner;1618448 wrote:Sorry, that's just not true.

  Yeah it is.
• BR1986FB

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618446 wrote:While the unemployment rate is low a lot of people dropped out of the work force. Now if those people were actually job seekers then it's a problem.

  You have many who can't work (elderly, disabled) and you have those that don't WANT to work (Obama's free handout/moochers).
  
  There are a ton of jobs out there for people who have the skill, and are qualified, to do them. The issue with a lot of the recent grads is that they aren't qualified to do them and many companies aren't looking to hire entry level.
• Fab4Runner

  

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618455 wrote:Yeah it is.

  Lol, okay.
• Manhattan Buckeye

  "This isn't the 1970's."
  
  What do you mean? Surely anyone can dress themselves correctly, wash their car, walk into any factory, go to the foreman and say "I'm your guy"! And while they are at it marry the cutest girl at the cotillion just by winking at her.
• Automatik

  

  Fab4Runner;1618457 wrote:Lol, okay.

  Then elaborate. Do you work in healthcare?
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  Fab4Runner;1618457 wrote:Lol, okay.

  Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job. I don't even get out of the military for another 6 months and have a really good paying job in Columbus lined up. Sorry there are plenty of jobs out there for people in the STEM fields.
• sleeper

  

  Automatik;1618450 wrote:Well let me tell you, it's a bitch. I have a solid job, but no room for growth. So right now I'm looking for the right position, not just anything, and it's been a struggle. Job searching itself is another job and when people harp on "networking" its because it's true. All of my legit leads have come from networking....just waiting for something solid to come my way.
  
  I've done the random job grind to make ends meet, and you are correct in that sense...it's easy to get a job.

  This x10000. That is the reality.
• Automatik

  

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618460 wrote:Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job. I don't even get out of the military for another 6 months and have a really good paying job in Columbus lined up. Sorry there are plenty of jobs out there for people in the STEM fields.

  What field...?
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  Automatik;1618463 wrote:What field...?

  IT/Engineering.
• vball10set

  sleeper;1618454 wrote:I talked about it another thread but I sold off my share in the franchise, so no, I no longer own part of a McD's franchise.
  
  Again, you are absolutely clueless if you think 'following up' has any validity in the job market anymore. This isn't the 1970's.

  
  Please continue to validate your position as the board's jester, sleeper, it's entertaining...the 70's??? You better get on your Mac and start applying, buddy, those 20 something year olds are eating your lunch--figuratively, of course.
• Fab4Runner

  

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618460 wrote:Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job. I don't even get out of the military for another 6 months and have a really good paying job in Columbus lined up. Sorry there are plenty of jobs out there for people in the STEM fields.

  I have a career. You just love to generalize and assume.
  
  My stepfather is insanely skilled, educated and experienced and it took over 70 interviews to finally land the right position with the right company. Very different from finding any old job.
• BR1986FB

  I'll agree with the networking too. Whether it's through people you know or maybe are connected to on LinkedIn, that's a faster/more effective way to go. I deal with HR professionals every day and, for the most part, most resumes aren't looked at or go in the trash. If you can connect to a direct hiring authority who has some balls (a maverick willing to go against the "you have to deal with HR" mindset), you've won half the battle.
• vball10set

  BR1986FB;1618468 wrote:I'll agree with the networking too. Whether it's through people you know or maybe are connected to on LinkedIn, that's a faster/more effective way to go. I deal with HR professionals every day and, for the most part, most resumes aren't looked at or go in the trash. If you can connect to a direct hiring authority who has some balls (a maverick willing to go against the "you have to deal with HR" mindset), you've won half the battle.

  BINGO!!!
• Automatik

  

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618465 wrote:IT/Engineering.

  And also in the military, correct? Congrats on a solid career path, but just because it's working for you, doesn't mean others struggling to find a career aren't skilled enough. With the skills you've obtained on your current path, you should have an understanding of that.
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  Fab4Runner;1618467 wrote:I have a career. You just love to generalize and assume.
  
  My stepfather is insanely skilled, educated and experienced and it took over 70 interviews to finally land the right position with the right company. Very different from finding any old job.

  If you want to be super picky then of course job searches may not be as easy as "any old job". There is a difference from finding a job in your field and being super picky in finding a job in your field.
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  Automatik;1618470 wrote:And also in the military, correct? Congrats on a solid career path, but just because it's working for you, doesn't mean others struggling to find a career aren't skilled enough. With the skills you've obtained on your current path, you should have an understanding of that.

  Military wasn't my career path. I already had a bachelors in Computer Engineering when I joined. I specifically joined to get my Master's. Which I did and I'm about to finish my 2nd Bachelors. None which I've had to pay for, other than books. I had more skills when I joined then I probably do now.
• lhslep134

  

  Ytowngirlinfla;1618460 wrote:Sorry you don't have skills people want. I've never had a problem getting a job.

  I have do have skills people want (Operations specialization at Fisher and now my JD) and I'm having a problem getting a job.
  
  Each situation is different it's hard to make blanket statements. At least in the legal field, it's really hard for grads to get a job.
• sleeper

  

  BR1986FB;1618468 wrote:I'll agree with the networking too. Whether it's through people you know or maybe are connected to on LinkedIn, that's a faster/more effective way to go. I deal with HR professionals every day and, for the most part, most resumes aren't looked at or go in the trash. If you can connect to a direct hiring authority who has some balls (a maverick willing to go against the "you have to deal with HR" mindset), you've won half the battle.

  Which is rare. I remember at the start of my job search I did call to 'follow up' and the nicest response I got was "Send me your resume and I'll forward it on to HR". Most of the time they would just say that all their opportunities are online and if the position matches my qualifications I'll get a notification for an interview.
• Fab4Runner

  

  lhslep134;1618474 wrote:I have do have skills people want (Operations specialization at Fisher and now my JD) and I'm having a problem getting a job.
  
  Each situation is different it's hard to make blanket statements. At least in the legal field, it's really hard for grads to get a job.

  Nope. You must have no skills. Sorry, you suck.
• Automatik

  

  That was my entire point, the "I've got it all figured out because I have a solid job" way of thinking is way off base.
  
  I have a friend who's a nurse, a higher up one and doing very well for himself. He would occasionally bring up that notion.....sorry pal, but not everyone is cut out to start their career working 12s and wiping asses in a hospital.