I am struggling to find a job even though I graduated college. What can I do?
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The whole key is the field of choice.  You are not sharing this information with us.  It is one thing to get a degree in computer science and look for a job.  It is another thing to get a degree in history and look for a job.  You should pick the job before you pick the major.
223522
its a cruel world, keep your eyes and ears open, go to college jobs are not easy to come by any more, congradulations, best of luck
711567
Look for any colleges in the area and talk to their respective career centers! If you just graduated in May, than you should be relatively familiar with the current job market. Also, check close schools for an on-campus Marketing organization. Many of these organizations need companies to  come in to weekly meetings to provide some info on the current job market and to see what your company has to offer.
795792
One mistake a lot of people make is waiting until they've graduated (or are about to graduate) to find a job. It may sound crazy, but grads need to search about a year in advance of graduating. It's so important to network! Research companies and find out what they're all about. Many companies allow you to come in for a day and shadow someone who does the kind of work you'd like to do. If you get to do this, keep in touch with the company!!! It's not what you know, but WHO you know. If you're a suitable candidate, they'll come looking for you around graduation time.
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since you don't have a degree or anything like that, it's goin to be pretty hard to get any kinda job, what you could do is either build a killer application that no company could do without, and sell yourself that way, or get online, and search for online courses, or certs that'll prove that you know your stuff, good luck, hope ye find a job\n\nR3dm0
715859
Quit.  You shouldn't have to deal with that.  Find a better job with similar pay, or go back to school!  Every state has programs that will help you support yourself while in college.  You should take advantage!
337650
get those resumes out.  make follow up calls every other day.\n\nonce you get a job, however, take a vacation before you start.  you certainly earned it!
673705
Try working for yourself, pick something you like to do and see if you can make money doing it. \n\nAsk your parents for ideas.\nAsk your teachers and guidance counselors.\n\nIt will look great on your college applications
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It will take a while to find a job so get started now. They don't know how to do a resume and they don't know how to job hunt. I have seen a lot of resumes from college grads that say that they want a challenging job with personal growth. No employer wants to see that, it shows the person had no idea what he or she wants to do-it goes in the garbage. The other one is paragraphs about how they are team players. The employer got 100 with the same wording yesterday. Into the garbage. Better is To obtain a position as a sales trainee where I can use my strong interpersonal skills. That resume gets kicked over to the sales dept. I saw one resume that said his hobby was skydiving and then he wondered why the mortgage companies never called him.\n\nThen they think that all the jobs are in the want ads and on Monster.com. Only 10% of all jobs are advertised. Advertising costs money and hopefully a position will be filled before they have to run an ad. 70% of all jobs are filled because someone knows someone.  You have to tell everyone you know including your mother's cousin that you are looking for work. The college grad should get out the yellow pages and look up companies in his field, call and ask if he can fax his resume over and to who's attention. Fax it over and if you don't get a call back in a week, call the person you faxed it over to. Don't forget there are state, federal adn local civil service jobs, too.
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Look into local staffing agencies, just pick up a phone book and try to find something that specialzes or includes your field. This may not get you a permanent job right away, but it will get you out there working and making some contacts. You never know who you will meet or what opportunites there are that you might just be missing out on. Try and keep your head up and believe in yourself, you have that degree, it's just a matter of time. Good luck...
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I had the same issues for the past 6 years...fortunately I dont have to work but the job market is not very good right now...I would try rewriting my resume and use connections to help with the search.  I dont think its you I think its the market...If those things work then great and if not no worries keep looking...trust me the job market ispoor right now.
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do you have a degree to back this all up? with out the degree you wont get where you want or even deserve to be.\n\nIf you have your degree then go to a collage or training program and ask for the "job test" it is where you sit and answer a million questions, then they put your answers in the computer and the computer tells you where you would be good at. Then you can find a job in what your best at.\n\nif you dont have a degree, then consider school for another 4 years and get your degree, you should complete it fairly fast if you already know it all.\n\nGood luck.
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I suppose you are going to have to be like everyone trying to graduate from college...minimum wage.  Or try getting into a work-study program.  They may pay a little bit more.  But right now your focus should be on graduating.  I know of college graduates with double degrees working for minimum wage or a little bit higher.  You will have to go where there is a job market and competition is fierce.  Companies pay for what they are getting.
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If you want to go back to school and get a secretarial certificate that will probably increase your chances of getting work.  However, you may need to expand your job-search horizons:\n\n- Always wear business-casual clothes and carry resumes, so that if you notice a 'Help Wanted' sign you can apply immediately\n\n- Network.  Talk to your friends, family and former colleagues.  Let them know you're looking for work and tell them to spread the word.\n\n- Read ALL the newspapers in your city EVERY DAY!  Look online and keep your eyes peeled for advertisements when you're driving.  Go to career fairs whenever possible... every company needs secretaries so even if the fair is for engineers or doctors, get out there and give them your resume anyways!\n\n- Find out if your local government has job-search resources like job databases and interview-skill classes.  \n\nWhen you apply for a job, always dress in professional clothing.  Ask to speak to the manager, and give your resume to him/her directly.  Shake his/her hand confidently and look them in the eye.  Be prepared to say why you are the best candidate and how your background/education/skills would prepare you for work as a receptionist in their office.  Do you have knowledge or experience that would be relevant in that particular situation?\n\nIf that doesn't work, look at your skills and see how they could apply in different situations.  If you have a good phone voice and experience answering phones, you could work at a call center.  If you're got experience greeting customers you could try working retail.
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find that job you will love!\nWhatever you believe will happen!\n\n\n\nTips for a job hunt. There is more hiring happening!\n\n� "Forget what's available out there" and go for the job you want the most.\n\n� Change the message on your answering machine: Put the kind of work you're looking for in your greeting. "Hi this is Heather. I'm busy right now looking for a job in the finance department at a startup company. I recently saw a candidate wearing a t-shirt with a brief summary of their skills. Now that is marketing yourself!\n\n� Write the phrase "Pay no attention to whether there is an opening (vacancy)" on a piece of paper, paste it on your bathroom mirror and memorize it and repeat it to yourself every morning. It will speed up your job search and you'll keep a positive outlook. Use the web and library (ask the reference librarian) to get ideas on companies you should target.\n\n� Concentrate the majority of your search on companies with fewer than 100 employees. Just because the larger firms are having layoffs doesn't mean the smaller companies aren't hiring. The recovery is already underway at smaller companies.\n\n� Get out of the house. Knock on doors. Do research online or at the library about the places you'd like to work. Then stop in and ask if they are hiring anyone with your skills. Your physical presence will make an impression on the hiring authority. Or tell them "I already e-mailed my resume and\nI would like to put a face with the resume I sent (have a hard copy in your hand). Tell the receptionist that you need her help. At one company where I worked an applicant showed up in a bunny suit, skip that bunny suit idea.\n\n� Be willing to look at different kinds of jobs: full-time, part-time, short term contracts, temporary jobs etc. Consider these jobs as a bridge.\n\n� Join a job seeking support group to get you going and to sustain your momentum. This is so crucial. You are not alone out there. Don't miss an opportunity to network. My hairstylist and Doctor have referred many great candidates to me. I heard about someone who told their Doctor they needed work, they had a job the next day. Join your alumni! Network at your church. Keep seeking new ways to market yourself.\n\n� Make a simple business card with the job you are looking for along with your contact info and e-mail address. The office supply stores sell the business cards stock so you can print them at home and save a bundle. I added a postage stamp sized photo to my business card. I saw a minature resume on one side of biz card.\n\n� Don't be wearied by rejection. The more noes you get out of the way, the closer you are to a yes.\n\n� Dont' just e-mail your resume. Try Faxing and snail ( U.S.) mailing your resume & cover letter. Companies are overwhelmed by e-mailed resumes. I know someone who got an interview and job at Kaiser by faxing her resume, her e-mailed resume didn't get noticed because of the volume of resumes they receive. If a company requests no faxed resumes honor their request and snail ( U.S.) mail it instead. If you know an employee at the company ask them to submit your resume. Your chances for an interview go up dramatically by using these techniques. After you submitted your resume call and follow up.\n\n� Your resume needs to be a marketing brochure on you. List your accomplishments and the results. A great resume is just the ticket to the interview, a mediocre resume is ignored. Check out the resume tips link listed below.\n\n� Got goals? Write down a list of ten realistic and specific goals. Create them as if you already achieved them. For example "I earn $75,000 a year" or "I am the Manager of Product Development". Then list everything you can do to achieve each goal, act on specific item now. Goals give you a tremendous sense of control, a real sense of power. Don't share your goals with anyone.\n\n�
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You don't say what your degree is in....many jobs require a great deal of experience and aren't looking for fresh out of college folks.  Unfortunately you'll probably have to work your way up to the position you're seeking.  For example, I am an HR major.  I've been told several times that I will most likely have to get an entry level job, maybe even clerical, and work up towards the HR position.  I hope this gives you a bit of insight.  Other than that, are you calling the places you're submitting your resume to??? Try that..
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Aravinda, it is hard even to get a job and much harder to get one that is of your desire.  Get the priorities first.  You need a job to cover your basic needs and hopefully pay for some improvement in your education so you have a chance to move on in your career.  Do a good job in whatever you are working and soon you will be noticed and maybe will be given a better opportunity.  When we don t have money the best investment is in our education.  Try to learn something that is important in your area.  Have faith.