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onetime2 · 06-22-2004, 09:53 AM

I think it's good to take some time off. I took almost a year off after college allegedly trying to find a job. While I certainly did a large amount of searching I was looking for specific things that interested me rather than looking for just something to start earning a paycheck.

During that time I got to do things that I wanted to do rather than doing things because they were expected of me. Growing up I had always been told that I was going to college after high school so graduating wasn't a big deal to me it just meant that I'd be off to college the next fall. Graduating from college wasn't a big deal either as I always knew that was the route that I was going to follow.

From there on though there were no specific expectations and I relished that thought. I got a lot of attitude from family and friends about not getting a job but, in the end, it doesn't matter. Do what's right for you. That time helped me to define my adult self and I wouldn't trade it for anything. More friends than I can count went right into jobs and careers they hated. They didn't last and changed jobs multiple times in short order. Meanwhile I took a few different menial jobs and eventually found exactly the type of job I was looking for about 3 years after graduating. Spent 4 years at that job and have since only moved on to bigger and better things. Many of my friends are still stuck in career paths they hate and that they won't ever break out of.

As far as finding a job online certainly do the monster and hotjob type things but also go to specific company websites as many of their positions never make it to being posted on those sites.

Read the local newspaper for business articles which tell of companies relocating to your area or talk of industries and companies that are growing. Then seek out companies in these industries and find their websites. Always have a plan for your next moves. All the details don't have to be known but have an idea of what skills and experience you'll need for your ultimate career goals. Take jobs that will build them and challenge you to perform.

Good luck!

06-22-2004, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
onetime2 Junkie Location: NJ	I think it's good to take some time off. I took almost a year off after college allegedly trying to find a job. While I certainly did a large amount of searching I was looking for specific things that interested me rather than looking for just something to start earning a paycheck. During that time I got to do things that I wanted to do rather than doing things because they were expected of me. Growing up I had always been told that I was going to college after high school so graduating wasn't a big deal to me it just meant that I'd be off to college the next fall. Graduating from college wasn't a big deal either as I always knew that was the route that I was going to follow. From there on though there were no specific expectations and I relished that thought. I got a lot of attitude from family and friends about not getting a job but, in the end, it doesn't matter. Do what's right for you. That time helped me to define my adult self and I wouldn't trade it for anything. More friends than I can count went right into jobs and careers they hated. They didn't last and changed jobs multiple times in short order. Meanwhile I took a few different menial jobs and eventually found exactly the type of job I was looking for about 3 years after graduating. Spent 4 years at that job and have since only moved on to bigger and better things. Many of my friends are still stuck in career paths they hate and that they won't ever break out of. As far as finding a job online certainly do the monster and hotjob type things but also go to specific company websites as many of their positions never make it to being posted on those sites. Read the local newspaper for business articles which tell of companies relocating to your area or talk of industries and companies that are growing. Then seek out companies in these industries and find their websites. Always have a plan for your next moves. All the details don't have to be known but have an idea of what skills and experience you'll need for your ultimate career goals. Take jobs that will build them and challenge you to perform. Good luck! __________________ Strive to be more curious than ignorant.