put in some difficult hours and work for pay that 10 years ago would have seemed a little low. And you should stive toward having a clear picture of what you want to do; never say that you want to do a job in an interview just to get you considered. It doesn't work that way. People can tell that you're just saying it. They won't think you're a bad person or anything, they'll probably even sympathize a bit, but they will not give you the job. It's hard at any age but try to get specific on what you'd like to be doing. Why did you go to school at Duke and major in Econ/Psych in the first place? Make these questions clear for yourself and then present that clarity to companies that fit. In other words, start with You. Graciousness and clear thinking will go a long way in getting you hired. And, as I first wrote, you also need the honesty of a commited work ethic, especially as a new grad--No late shows. No early walks. No particularly expensive clothes, or car. But taking the hit now means that you gain the experience and the molded attitude necessary to move to a different place at a probably significant pay increase in a couple of years. (Econ majors tend to do well in pay, btw, over the course of their working years, though they do not always start high) There are currently few places hiring in seemingly every field, but your major and your school are very solid, even ideal. You will most likely find some kind of at least somewhat meaningful work at sometime during the next 8 months, just get clear on what you want as well. And don't just 'Go to grad school'. That's the worst advice anyone can give you. Grad school--most professional programs especially--is for people who have already worked at least a couple of years. 25 year old attorneys and MBAs are the least likely to get jobs in murky economy.

(I went to grad school in Econ at UMichigan. I've worked in venture capital for the same Japanese-owned firm for almost four years since completing grad school at age 27. I've recently been promoted to the Director of Operations and, as such, oversee certain hiring here, though tend to leave it to people who enjoy the interviewing process. We only need about 30 employees so we are not planning any new hires until someone leaves.)

Jon

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• OT: The Job Market, Anyone Hiring?, Craig, Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:25:30
  • Thanks for all the great responses guys!, Craig, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:30:56
  • Get your grad in Industrial Psych...., Chris M, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:21:01
  • What kind of position are you looking for?, Reuven, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 14:58:29
    • Re: What kind of position are you looking for?, Craig, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:33:27
    • Ohh wow, Reuven, is my non-english name, nice n/m, roman, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 15:37:06
  • My friend graduated from Duke w same Degree+, roman, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 14:45:44
  • Re: OT: The Job Market, Anyone Hiring?, pursang, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 11:43:46
    • Re: OT: The Job Market, Anyone Hiring?, Craig, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 21:38:49
      • You are welcome, what city are you in or, pursang, Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:05:12
        • Re: You are welcome, what city are you in or, Craig, Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:31:01
          • Re: You are welcome, what city are you in or, pursang, Fri, 7 Mar 2003 19:04:00
  • As a new grad you have to be willing to..., Jon in Chicago, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 10:47:08 <-- Viewing This Message
  • there'll never be an easier time to go to grad school, nt moore, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 09:54:20
    • Is it possible to agree and disagree?, FrozenSaab, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 14:54:41
    • Disagree..., Nathan Work, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 10:54:43
  • it's who you know, not what you know ..., Trev, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:29:43
    • Or... What you know about who you know! n/m, bRAD, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 08:48:43
  • Re: OT: slow going in ATL, ryanathp, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 02:37:33
  • Was there recently..., Lutfisk, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 01:45:21
  • Re: OT: The Job Market, Anyone Hiring?, MisplacedYankee , Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:23:52
    • Yup ... 1993 and 1994 were tough tough years. n/m, J, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 01:40:03
  • ...slow going for the forseeable future, magic-8-ball-says..., Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:56:51
    • Re: ...slow going for the forseeable future, Dan , Tue, 4 Mar 2003 16:16:12
    • Those H1B visa holders are like indentured servants., J, Tue, 4 Mar 2003 00:21:51

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