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graduates, how are you coping with finding work?

I graduated a year ago and have just got back from 9 months of teaching english abroad and i am finding it a nightmare to find work. Do any of you have any ideas of things to do when you are trying to tide over until the big job comes along? I'm nervous to say the least!

Public Comments

1. I'm sure I answered one of your question before. Didn't you used to work in Taiwan. Anyways I've got the opposite problem. I've just moved to South Korea and have just been offered a job.. guess what.. teaching English. The question is whether I accept. lololol xxx While you are making up your mind I would suggest doing voluntary work, I worked for a charity which gives respite care for the disabled . It is a great thing to put on your CV. Or approach companies and ask for some work experience.
2. There are a few ways to cope: First, you must realize that you may not wind up with your dream job right off the bat. Due to the fact that you are highly educated - some companies may be unwilling to hire you and pay you at the level you'd like. You may have to settle for a lower paid job until a position opens up. Also, you might consider side jobs. For instance, while I now work in the tax law field, I originally started with a property management job. I have worked in several other part-time positions as well; including substitute teacher, tax instructor for the major tax prep agency, a notary public and even served subpoenas. The key is to keep yourself active - have a good list of job sites stored in a folder in your browser's favorites section and check them regularly. Even more important? Networking! Talk to everyone - college professors, professional aquaintances, and the people who might need your type of services - let them know you are looking for business. Some of the time, you get the job because of who you know, not what you know...
3. So I gather you don't want to be a teacher then? That'd be the ideal route to go down since you obviously have experience but maybe it's not for you. I think admin/office stuff could be useful since you can always try and work your way up and it gives you good transferable skills...but I guess it depends on what job would ultimately please you - do you know yet?
4. In my experience, you should get a job in line with your career. Freelance writing in some newspaper columns to get yourself recognised may help you in your future endeavours.