<p>It seems everyone here is really dedicated to their college search and working hard to get into the best school possible. I graduated a year ago and have yet to find a decent job. It is unlikely the job makret you guys face in 4 years when you graduate will be much better. Most of the jobs that have been lost are never coming back. My advice? Don't work too hard getting into college. In fact, take it easy. Do the bare minimum and go to Harvard Extension. That is what I would have done if I could go back in time. Good luck.</p>
<p>Good point. I think we should all give up hope and foresake working hard and trying to recieve a good education because of Homer’s difficulty finding a job over the last year. Thanks for the heads up!</p>
<p>I really think it depends on the person when finding a job. If you’re smart and determined, you’ll figure something out.</p>
<p>There are very few good jobs left. Many jobs have been outsourced, automated, and given to those with H1B visas. Too many people today are going to college. It is very common today for a single open position to recieve over 300 resumes. My advice would be to learn a trade or go for a healthcare major, especially nursing, pharmacy, or therapy. But if you would rather go and get that political science, anthropology, art history, [INSERT USELESS MAJOR HERE] then don’t let me stop you. It’s your time and money.</p>
<p>This forum is mostly populated by high academic achievers, they ones who will usually go on to better things. My daughter’s graducating class last year in her department had 3/4 hired at microsoft and google and the rest went to research and grad school positions. Sometimes an inability to get a job, especially in a tough economy, is due to lack of skills in hunting for one.</p>
<p>Where did you go to college and what did you major in Homer?</p>
<p>Washington State University; accounting.</p>
<p>And trust me, I have strong skills in hutnign for a job. I have applied to hundreds upon hundreds of positions in both the private sector and federal govt.</p>
<p>Was your GPA decent? Did you intern while in college? Did the WSU placement office work with you at the time? My daughter is an accounting major (incoming junior) and sometimes you have to “lay seeds” while still in school…</p>