Until now my life has been somewhat prescribed. College was ultimately my choice but it was always expected. The next step. Now, there are no maps to guide me.
Some graduates get married, have babies. I am not ready for that quite yet.
Most graduates get a job, buy that new car, their first off-campus apartment. But graduating during a recession makes securing a job difficult, to say the least.
I have attended career fairs, resume workshops and spent hours navigating online help sites and job postings. I have submitted my resume and sent cover letters to numerous organizations I'm interested in. Through this frustrating process I have determined that today's employers are looking for 1.) unpaid interns and 2.) experienced applicants.
Just like it is a home buyer's market, it is an employer's market in terms of jobs. The job market is increasingly competitive as layoffs become more and more prevalent. Jobs that were once filled by entry-level new college graduates are now being filled by unpaid college interns.
My class, not just at my college but the entire nationwide college graduating class of 2009, did not choose this fate. But we have no choice. Those of us who aren't going to grad school must tackle the challenge of starting a career during a recession.
Yes, I believe we can start careers during a recession. It will take time, dedication and determination, but it can be done.
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