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Originally Posted by DrPhil
Another key is to understand that beginning your longterm CAREER doesn't mean that the JOB that you find has to be the one that you're in forever. It could be a good start until you find the next place your career will take you.
People would be fools if they didn't carry a business card or find other ways to network at a sorority function, a community service event, or an event like a gala. There are companies that send emails to employees about jobs to send their friends and families. In other words, there ARE jobs out there and someone WILL BE getting those jobs. The jobs may not be in your field or career interest, but this means that things are not as hopeless for EVERYONE. The unemployment rates are the way they are for a number of reasons and not just because the job market is sparse and competitive.
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Agreed on both counts. When looking for a career (not a JOB, a CAREER), you really have to have a longterm vision. That may mean that you're not making as much right away. That's fine if you're looking at your career for the next 5-10 years, rather than the next 5-10 months.
Like DrPhil said, networking is key! Meet people in your field, ask questions, and act like you want to learn about the field. That goes a long way to helping you make contacts, and, perhaps, helping you get interviews.