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Johnny Rotten · 09-20-2003, 08:36 PM

I have two recommendations.

One, try to get as broad of a degree as possible, for employment versatility. You will need it, because the job market is pretty cruel right now.

Second, get an internship. Not for job experience, however. That is secondary. What you want most is establishing rapport with influential people. Work your tail off, yes, but not to make your resume shine. Combine hard work with standard networking and you can get a genuine career job right off the bat instead of being forced into retail, foodservice, telemarketing or customer support. There are fewer more soul-sucking jobs than working a phone all day, cold-calling people about new and exciting business opportunities.

I worked as an intern at a magazine for a year, and I went straight from that to associate editor at a major Web portal. It can happen, if you have people skills, talent, and determination. But you will have to earn your rapport with all three of these elements.

09-20-2003, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Johnny Rotten lost and found Location: Berkeley	I have two recommendations. One, try to get as broad of a degree as possible, for employment versatility. You will need it, because the job market is pretty cruel right now. Second, get an internship. Not for job experience, however. That is secondary. What you want most is establishing rapport with influential people. Work your tail off, yes, but not to make your resume shine. Combine hard work with standard networking and you can get a genuine career job right off the bat instead of being forced into retail, foodservice, telemarketing or customer support. There are fewer more soul-sucking jobs than working a phone all day, cold-calling people about new and exciting business opportunities. I worked as an intern at a magazine for a year, and I went straight from that to associate editor at a major Web portal. It can happen, if you have people skills, talent, and determination. But you will have to earn your rapport with all three of these elements. __________________ "The idea that money doesn't buy you happiness is a lie put about by the rich, to stop the poor from killing them." -- Michael Caine Last edited by Johnny Rotten; 09-20-2003 at 08:38 PM..