When you graduated from college...

[manofmorehouse]

The best thing to do is intern for companies you're interested in while in college. I majored in political science and minored in business administration. I interned with a local law firm in atlanta that had a minority scholars program. Was hired on as a legal assistant then became a junior paralegal right after college. As a journalism major, I'd say try and get on with different blogs as a contributor or freelance to make a name for yourself. It'll provide experience you can list on your resume to become more attractive to potential employers

 

[Beta]

Journalism is a hard degree

I would intern in NY to start off. I got housing for you in NJ

 

[Lefty_]

In 2017 at the height of the information age you should probably take a chance on investing in yourself before you look to put in work for somebody else for 30 years. Especially while you're in your 20s.

 

[AP21]

man elzo getting brolic af lol

who hacked him lol

 

[taeboo]

No diss to your brother, but that advice to stay put is hogwash. You are young and childless, if there is anytime to just step out and move, now would be it. Your family can support you where ever you go...

 

[lord nemesis]

Graduated in May, found a job in October.

 

[SimplyKrys]

Graduated in May, found a job in October.

Graduated in May, found a job in October.

Lucky you

 

[MsSouthern]

I went back to school as an adult

I got my first job at a firm during my internship....I had prior legal experience so that helped

Very fortunate that I've been able to remain in my field ever since . Love being a paralegal ❤

 

[vagrant-718]

Took me almost 2 years to find a job after I got my masters. Had to take a job that didn't pay much but I used it as a stepping stone to get to the job I'm @ now

I agree about the starting your own blog thing. What are you passionate about? I'm sure you can use one of the social media tool to jumpstart

 

[aneed123]

I had to crawl before walked cuz my undergrad was psychology and the only jobs were I lived were at a detention center. I worked there for a couple months quit then started working at Tuskegee University in the library. It was a blessing in disguise cuz I was able to work full time in the day with unlimited computer and printing access and free time in the day while I went and got my masters at night . U may gotta step out on a limb and move. I did and moved to ATL and it put me in a better financial and opportunity position

 

[longhairr]

Thankfully no. Some of my friends are not as fortunate.

 

[Plutarch]

Did it take you a long time to find work or did you find a job immediately?

Immediately and generally continually (until just recently) afterwards, mostly because the education aspect and the job aspect are related.

Finding a stable job is another question, but I'm steady working towards that with my career.

Did you stay local or did you move to another city/state?

Both. Currently back in my "original" hometown.

Did you look for jobs that were far from home?

Not yet.

Overall how did things change?

Made a big step towards being more of an independent and self-sufficient adult.

Right now, I'm still looking for work and it's been a little over a year. My goal is to get a job before Dec. 18th which would be the two year mark. Right now I have been looking for jobs in CT, NY, RI and NJ. I'm now about to start looking for work in other areas because...why not? My brother says that I should make sure that I am capable of being on my own in my own backyard before I move to another state where I don't know anyone. But I feel like sometimes there is nothing for a person in the state that they are from. I feel stuck here because there are not a lot of jobs in CT for someone with the degree that I have and on top of that there aren't many other jobs in other fields as well. There seems to be lots of jobs in NY but I still have yet to even get an interview there. I even paid someone to fix up my resume. Any suggestions?

I think it's good that you're broadening your job search, as long as you handle living elsewhere. It's not a bad idea to search your own backyard, but you shouldn't limit yourself. Never forget to do your research and to capitalize on networking. All I got is basic advice.

Back when I was in college a family friend said to me, "don't expect things to be any different once you finish college." He couldn't have been any more correct.

Yeah, but it depends on a lot of factors. I know it's not always easy to know where college will take you, which is why all students should take full advantage of all the resources offered to them by the college. It's what they're paying for anyway. Workshops, office hours, counseling, advisers, career services, etc. High schools need to do their part too.

 

[T. Sanford]

I'm planning to graduate this summer. I have my money stacked up now. So after this summer, I'm taking advantage of the perfect opportunity to move out of state. My family isnt going to like it but I gotta do what I gotta do that will make me happy now. New scenery, more potential, better opportunities, new chapter, my era

 

[SimplyKrys]

I'm planning to graduate this summer. I have my money stacked up now. So after this summer, I'm taking advantage of the perfect opportunity to move out of state. My family isnt going to like it but I gotta do what I gotta do that will make me happy now. New scenery, more potential, better opportunities, new chapter, my era

My immediate family wouldn't like it too much if I left either, but I agree you have to do what makes you happy.

 

[Bulletproof Wallets]

This is your life, your goals, your happiness. The older you get the more difficult it will be to make major changes. Make a plan and stick to the script.

 

[bkkbully]

I interned every summer/winter break in university starting freshmen year, even though my academic advisor told me just wait until senior year. But why wait? This is competition, I wanna be better than all of them and I wanted the experience out of the classroom. My experience combined with education, I got a part time job working in my field while I was in my last year of university. School during the day and I'd be be working at the studio I was hired at (Post Production sound for film) at evenings/night. After I graduated I left that studio and found a full time job a few months later at another studio, but I had to relocate to South Carolina (from ATL).

I would say invest in yourself, intern, and/or GET EXPERIENCE. You have to stand out and make yourself valuable. You're a journalist? Get out in the field and find stories, write them, pitch them, etc. Get your hands dirty.

 

[VulcanRaven]

If you move. Go South or West. stay away from NY. There are more jobs away from the East coast and lower cost of living. When I do move it will be South.

 

[T. Sanford]

I'm planning to graduate this summer. I have my money stacked up now. So after this summer, I'm taking advantage of the perfect opportunity to move out of state. My family isnt going to like it but I gotta do what I gotta do that will make me happy now. New scenery, more potential, better opportunities, new chapter, my era

My immediate family wouldn't like it too much if I left either, but I agree you have to do what makes you happy.

I'll advise anyone that doesn't have any kids & blessed with the perfect moment to take advantage of the opportunity to move out of their home city especially if you came from a small city. Family won't like it but forget that, you have to get the most out this life. Life has been robbing me for so long, now I am ready to deposit & I want it all. Appeasing to others to satisfy them & you'll never be happy.

 

[riddlerap]

i didnt see you acknowledge this when i posted it in your other thread so ill repost it here.

look on Craigslist for Proofreading jobs. i almost got some with a degree in Criminology. if you have Journalism you could probably land a full time proofreading job. it might not even be for stories or newspaper articles, could be for a business that runs lots of reports and wants to make sure theyre all correct. even Googling proofreading jobs returns a lot of results and websites that try to match people up with others.

 

[riddlerap]

also it took me 5 years to find something i could consider a career, once i graduated college. kinda fucked up my life plans but its working itself out. it isn't in my field but i enjoy it.