<p>I am. Things are not looking too good, and I'm feeling really depressed lately. </p>
<p>And misery loves company, so I'd like to see who else is struggling. </p>
<p>For those that graduated and didn't have jobs lined up, but ended up finding something, I'd love to hear your success stories also.</p>
<p>I graduated in December 2008 and am still looking.</p>
<p>I have a few friends who are more than qualified but are struggling to find jobs. They graduated with a high GPA, good internships,top schools, but because their major/industry was at a downfall, they ended up not receiving any offers. </p>
<p>What a few of them are currently doing is working part time jobs for ~10 dollars an hour and applying to jobs vigorously on the side. </p>
<p>Its a tough experience but you are better off doing something than not doing anything at all.</p>
<p>It is always easier to find a job while you are working, than find a job when you are unemployed. Keep that thought in mind, try to get an internship or part time job, and keep applying, keep making contacts, and keep trying to expand your network.</p>
<p>what is the average unemployment rate of someone with an BA in Economics at say, at top school like ucla or usc?</p>
<p>How hard is it to find jobs on your own w/o on campus recruiting?? Any bad luck experiences ppl wanna share? This recruiting process is getting stressful!</p>
<p>I have a ton of friends like commentcomment…most in the finance industry. I agree that you need to continue applying, making contacts, and expanding your network. Also, even though you may have successfully interviewed in the past, consider doing mock interviews to receive constructive feedback on how you can improve in interviews.</p>
<p>may 09
still looking
tough times
just trying to stay positive at all times</p>
<p>May '09, second MS (Finance)</p>
<p>Still looking…</p>
<p>whered you guys graduate from?</p>
<p>those of you in finance, do you live in a major financial sector?</p>
<p>did you complete any internships before graduating?</p>
<p>There are plenty of companies hiring out there. You just have to do the right kind of career search. Networking, meeting people face to face, discovering your personality strengths and how those can be used in a given company.</p>
<p>Be confident and ambitious.</p>