Finding an entry-level position

[ScottyB]

The school year is almost finished; and I will soon be out of a job. I am having a hard time finding anything remotely related to my field that doesn't require experience (at least which has a posting that doesn't say "3-5 years experience required").

If I cannot get into a position in the first place, it will be impossible for me to acquire the desired experience to obtain the jobs that are posted online.

Internships are a good way to get into a field, but they are often non-paying and I cannot do anything that doesn't pay. I have about $350 a month in expenses for loan payments and medication, plus cost of living, so I figure I need at least $12 per hour to be financially solvent.

I have degrees in English (B.A.) and Telecommunications (B.A.) and have worked this past school year as a substitute teacher at the elementary and high school levels. I graduated with a 3.43 GPA and I am good at handling hectic situations.

I just do not know what to do as far as getting a real job. I can't pick up and leave, as I have only $750 saved which will just cover my non-living expenses for two months. I need to acquire a job before I move somewhere, but it just seems impossible to do so.

I was looking for something related to book publishing. However, I am up for anything that doesn't involve food, manual labor, mathematics, or sales.

Any suggestions?

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

...anyone?

 

[Farang]

Many employers list incredibly unrealistic expectations from applicants. I've seen jobs offering something like $12/hour for someone with a B.A. and 10 years experience. You should apply to the jobs that ask for 3-5 years of experience even if you don't have it. The worst that will happen is that you won't get a phone call.

 

[Cattlegod]

career fairs on campus.

Also, don't you have a career center?

 

[chusteczka]

Originally posted by: ScottyB
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I have degrees in English (B.A.) and Telecommunications (B.A.) and have worked this past school year as a substitute teacher at the elementary and high school levels. I graduated with a 3.43 GPA and I am good at handling hectic situations. ...

How can you have one of the hottest degrees in the market right now and have difficulty getting a job? What is the difference between your Telecommunications (B.A.) and a (B.S.)? I do not understand why your telecommunications degree does not provide access to numerous careers in this world of mobile communications.

Have you learned any skills while obtaining these degrees? If not, you will have to rely on soft skills to get yourself into any random position you can find. I have known history majors who manage an IT office.

 

[ScottyB]

Originally posted by: chusteczka

Originally posted by: ScottyB
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I have degrees in English (B.A.) and Telecommunications (B.A.) and have worked this past school year as a substitute teacher at the elementary and high school levels. I graduated with a 3.43 GPA and I am good at handling hectic situations. ...

How can you have one of the hottest degrees in the market right now and have difficulty getting a job? What is the difference between your Telecommunications (B.A.) and a (B.S.)? I do not understand why your telecommunications degree does not provide access to numerous careers in this world of mobile communications.

Have you learned any skills while obtaining these degrees? If not, you will have to rely on soft skills to get yourself into any random position you can find. I have known history majors who manage an IT office.

You're talking about IT. My Telecommunications degree is centered on media production.

 

[ScottyB]

Originally posted by: Cattlegod
career fairs on campus.

Also, don't you have a career center?

I am out of school and the career fairs at my school have jobs in engineering and related fields. They usually have absolutely nothing for me.

 

[imported_sicko]

Go get a bank teller job or something, those are the bottom of the barrel entry level positions thats like fast food of finance.