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Re: OT: Uncertainty about graduating college (long) Posted by andy [Email]  (#759) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from andy) on Tue, 4 Nov 2003 04:44:36
In Reply to: OT: Uncertainty about graduating college (long), robs, Tue, 4 Nov 2003 03:34:22 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Rob,
First, relax.
The economy will always have ups and downs over your career. Graduating early will actually put you in front of interviewers ahead of all the other graduates and makes a great statement as to your internal disipline and energy. The other guys are hoping to graduate on time? Duh? What does that say about them, like its a surprise after four years?.
Second, I'm not actually sure what Managerial Economics is, but if you are in the Bay area, there are a lot of big real estate investment managers in SF, REEF Funds is one I can think of. They are always doing ecomonic research for investment planning, try getting a spot on their research or investment analysis staff with them. Check http://www.nariet.com. Become an expert on a topic (any topic), get published and maybe a few years from now you will be interviewed on TV instead of being on the other end of the process. Big employers also pay for advanced degrees and health benefits. Don't be a wage slave.
Third, internships or first jobs with large, well known financial firms are good on the resume as they help some hiring executive quantify you better a few years from now. Everyone knows that entry level jobs have petty aspects to them, but they also have business routines and training programs, its what you make of it or can take away from it that increases your value in the eyes of a future employer. Accent the positive things about them, save the Dilbert stories for when you are having a beer with friends.
Last, never make your hobby your job, you will have nothing to when you want to relax. And if it doesn't pay well, then you will probably just be frustrated with it in the future, then its not enjoyable. That advice comes from a friend who loves radio but owns a mid sized computer business. It sounds like TV is an emotional decision that you could always return to after you have some financial arena experience under your belt.
And your youth is on your side, remember the old saying, "Youth is wasted on the young". I'm in my 40's and sweating yesterday's 4 hours of interviews for a spot I want. This process of managing a career never goes away, always be ready for the next round by positioning yourself today. Build a network and stay in touch with them.
And stay positive - people can sense anxiety or negativity.
Good luck - and relax.
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, Tue, 4 Nov 2003 12:36:43, Tue, 4 Nov 2003 12:12:45, Tue, 4 Nov 2003 09:42:22
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