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Old 03-20-2010, 05:55 PM   #32 (permalink)
Martian
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Originally Posted by archetypal fool View Post
That very interesting advice that goes contrary to reason... and yet somehow makes sense. Showing that you have the dedication, drive and ability to push yourself through four years of academia, which in many respects is far more difficult than any entry-level job, really should mean something to the hiring managers, but I guess if all they want is fleshy robots then so be it.
It does say something to hiring managers. Specifically, what it says is 'this guy is going to jump ship at first opportunity and I'm going to be trying to fill this position again in six months or a year.'

It may also say 'this guy is going to come in here and think his degree in Russian Literature means he knows more than me about flipping burgers.'

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My point regarding online resources was useful for anyone, but directed specifically to someone that's employed but looking. IE, if you were to take a temp job to pay the bills (which I strongly recommend if you have one at hand) but wanted to find something more permanent, the online resources are the best option to keep the job search going while doing the 9-5 thing. It's even better if you're living with your parents, since you can do your job searching every night and weekend without pesky things like cooking or cleaning to get in the way.
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