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JenBth (37)4 months ago

I wanted to ask others- how long it has taken any college graduates to find jobs after graduation? I am wondering because it took me 8 months to find a job after receiving my degree and I applied at almost 60 different facilities. I actively looked, posted resumes, followed up on my resumes, had great recommendation letters, but it seemed to take forever. I have read that it takes between 6-12 months on average for graduates to find jobs, but would like to know firsthand if others have experienced this too.

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 92/100. highflyingxangel (8951)   ranked 24 out of 6,500 in student   4 months ago

I actually had a full time job with good benefits and pretty OK pay before I had completely finished my degree. I got lucky though as a center that matched my profession was just built, I ended up moving to get the job and I was recieving the right qualifications for the job.

I think it really depends on the person. Some people may get a job right away, some people may take weeks or months. I think it depends on how hard you work for it and how well you can impress employers at your interview.


JenBth (37)  4 months ago

That's the thing though- I did apply myself and did all the right things that any career counselor tells you to do. I graduated with a 3.9 GPA and with a MA in a field that is somewhat limited. I found a great job, but it was so frustrating to do EVERYTHING right, and have to go through that process for so long. I just wondered if anyone else had issues too.

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2. myLot reputation of 85/100. kling2388 (1513)   ranked 3,317 out of 6,500 in student   4 months ago

2 months after i graduated, im about to be employed but my Mom disagree of having me assigned in a far away place so i rejected the offer. I was kinda upset though but i totaly understand that she's just concern of me since i will be new in that place.
Anyhow, after that my Mom decided to let me teach in her school. Right now, i taught values education and im really having fun. Teaching is not really my field cuz im a management graduate. w00thappy


JenBth (37)  4 months ago

It can be difficult moving to a new place to start a new job. You don't know anyone, don't know the area or even the job. I moved a little under 500 miles away from my home to start my new job, but now I think its exciting!

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