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The Visualizer

The Visualizer

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It's not what you know but who you know...

Not saying education isn't worth it but all the people that I know that didn't go to college are making good money or have a job that is a good career.

One of my friends has a masters in English, another in Chemistry and they still can't find a good job. They still work high school jobs at Costco or being a Server at restaurant. It's sad knowing they're blowing all their money on education and can't secure a proper job.

Then you have people who keep going to school because they are undecided or feel that they'll have a top paying job once they graduate, not saying you're doing that but yea times are tough.
 
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what it thizz

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The Visualizer said:
It's not what you know but who you know...


One of my friends has a masters in English, another in Chemistry and they still can't find a good job. They still work high school jobs at Costco or being a Server at restaurant. It's sad knowing they're blowing all their money on education and can't secure a proper job.
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sucks that your friend with a chem major can't find a job, but that's probably just due to the economy. As for your friend with an english major, unless he wanted to be a teacher there's no reason to major in English. English, psychology, philosophy, fine arts, history, all those degrees are mostly garbage and people will look over you to someone with a more well-rounded and applicable degree every time. That's why business is a good major, it has core classes that are challenging and have real world immediate application.
 
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The Visualizer

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what it thizz said:
As for your friend with an english major, unless he wanted to be a teacher there's no reason to major in English. English, psychology, philosophy, fine arts, history, all those degrees are mostly garbage and people will look over you to someone with a more well-rounded and applicable degree every time. That's why business is a good major, it has core classes that are challenging and have real world immediate application.
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He wants to be an author :ermm: I guess he was really embarrassed to have majored in that field, so he goes around telling everyone he's a teacher :confused: His dad and my dad are college buddies and his pop's confirmed that his son was only a teacher's aide and doesn't know WTF to do

I do hear about a lot of people taking up business.

Just like everything you learn it's nothing unless you apply it in your daily life.
 
kayvee

kayvee

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the financial industry is doing really bad.

b of a is getting another bail out from the fed.

they say citigroup wont be around in 2 years.

hell why not apply to be a teller? its a start...

~k.
 
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f31roger

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POLTERGEIST said:
I just graduated with a BS in Business Admin/Finance and cannot find a job. I've tried CL, Monster Jobs, and all those other job sites. I've sent a bunch of resumes out and have an interview lined up for next week. I hate trying to find a job, let alone a career. Any suggestions or career advice?
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YOu should do a dual degree, but spread your hustle too.

Most people have good ideas here.

One that alot forget about is volunteer. Maybe not all your time, but enough to gain reference and even network.

while the economy is shitty right now, eventually it will come back up. How much, I dont know, but if you just chillin, mind as well pick up a bit more education or experience.
 
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SocialResponsibility

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Teller is the worst job in the world - I was one for two years while doing my undergrad. I would pass on a teller job, but I get the idea of what your saying.

While their are plenty of people who got a Business degree and didnt do shit with it, there are a ton of people who got one and were very successful. I got one, and was making 52K a year salary as a 25 year old. Not too shabby if you ask me. I will admit that in this day and age, if you go the business route, a Bachelors will only get you so far, and you will need to continue education. But it is a step, and a degree is a degree. When you go for that job interview, it shows you are dedicated, responsible, can solve problems, and can handle tasks thrown at you, which is more than someone without a degree can say.
 
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Meta4iCAL

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SocialResponsibility said:
Teller is the worst job in the world - I was one for two years while doing my undergrad. I would pass on a teller job, but I get the idea of what your saying.

While their are plenty of people who got a Business degree and didnt do shit with it, there are a ton of people who got one and were very successful. I got one, and was making 52K a year salary as a 25 year old. Not too shabby if you ask me. I will admit that in this day and age, if you go the business route, a Bachelors will only get you so far, and you will need to continue education. But it is a step, and a degree is a degree. When you go for that job interview, it shows you are dedicated, responsible, can solve problems, and can handle tasks thrown at you, which is more than someone without a degree can say.
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what kinda job you got?
 
POLTERGEIST

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kayvee said:
the financial industry is doing really bad.

b of a is getting another bail out from the fed.

they say citigroup wont be around in 2 years.

hell why not apply to be a teller? its a start...

~k.
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ill pass on the teller positions...i have gained experience working with citi smith barney (morgan stanley smith barney now) and thought it would help me land a decent job. i still have contacts/references with citi that will maybe lead to a career someday.

i have an interview next week in san jose with first investors corporation. but im sure the position is solely commision based and involves selling life insurance. i think im going to pass on that
 
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azryda420

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/\ I've worked at citi too before. Good place. Good references too.

I'm glad I got me a job. Things are tought out there. I know at least 5 people who are unemployed. That ain't right. My work is hiring, so is this place next door to me that is contracted by a major phone company.

I landed a killer job at a perfect time. *THANKS JESUS for paid holidays, benefits, and decent hourly wages*

Too bad you don't live in Tucson. Intuit would hire you for Quickbooks, Quicken and Turbo Tax software support. It's easy yo make a career there.

If you plan on getting hired into a financial position then ......

I think learning some accounting software programs will help you very much. Try taking some local courses on QuickBooks, Lacerte, Peachtree Great Plains, etc. There are AR and AP jobs as well as inventory controllers and financial positions out there with the right training.

There are tons of companies that specificly need people who know how to use Quickbooks or whatever financial software they use. That is your ticket in a door. Minimal Training. This will get you an entry level position that will allow you to work your way up.

One company I saw needed an accounts recievable rep to enter invoices and take orders and ship them using PeachTree. So I downloaded it and took a tutorial and when they interviewed me I told them I downloaded the demo and prepared myself and they were relly pleased and it showed I was motivated. soo....

Your not just gonna land a job. You gotta get in where you fit in then move up. Learn the company show you can be trusted. Yah know.

Good luck.
 
kayvee

kayvee

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SocialResponsibility said:
Teller is the worst job in the world - I was one for two years while doing my undergrad. I would pass on a teller job, but I get the idea of what your saying.

While their are plenty of people who got a Business degree and didnt do shit with it, there are a ton of people who got one and were very successful. I got one, and was making 52K a year salary as a 25 year old. Not too shabby if you ask me. I will admit that in this day and age, if you go the business route, a Bachelors will only get you so far, and you will need to continue education. But it is a step, and a degree is a degree. When you go for that job interview, it shows you are dedicated, responsible, can solve problems, and can handle tasks thrown at you, which is more than someone without a degree can say.
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the problem some people have as well as they just do the general BBA program and not have some kind of focus. i think people forget that schools offer minors/concentrations for a reason.

i feel you on that not doin shit with their degrees. my cousins' dad was a vp at merrill lynch and they both had internships at local offices; both studied business at sac state..one is now doin telemarketing and the other is bullshitting in real estate. fucking waste of knowledge if u ask me. to each their own...

POLTERGEIST said:
ill pass on the teller positions...i have gained experience working with citi smith barney (morgan stanley smith barney now) and thought it would help me land a decent job. i still have contacts/references with citi that will maybe lead to a career someday.

i have an interview next week in san jose with first investors corporation. but im sure the position is solely commision based and involves selling life insurance. i think im going to pass on that
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good luck with the interview.

i applied at b of a not that long ago and as an ex employee and hella internal references i thought i was for sure gonna get at least a call back...so far NOTHING.

shit is all bad.

~k.
 
FANATIKAL

FANATIKAL

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Gas One said:
its not about what paper you have, its about the way you search for a job and having a mouthpiece. if you apply online, fax only. the fax is near the bosses office if not inside of it. that way you have a direct line to the boss. i know everyones parents have told them otherwise and go to college and get degrees but there are places hiring everywhere, for equal amounts of money that a college education would get you, its just that you have to fit a certain niche. if you dont look like you deserve 30.00 an hour you will never get it, so its about playing the role first. if you take it upon yourself to educate yourself on whatever job it is, and the company, and you truly mean what you say,that shows in interviews. alot of my friends used to ask me 'man how do you get the cool ass jobs?' its because i search for them and set my goals to becoming an employee for them, i know why i want to work for them and any other question they ask me. i write a great cover lever and i work hard. that alone is worth more than paper. i dont give a fuck what certification you have. if i can prove that im better for the job than you, ill get the job. whether im a con artist or not.

my next job, ill look 25-30 an hour (i know thats not much to some of you) because i deserve it. thats my goal and ill get it.

good luck!
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lol

cmon now gas

i never thought id see anyone that works less than me, but i think you take the cake.

you right about everything else though
 
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