I am not working in a field that relates to my degree(s). I am teaching. I just received, ,or am in the process of receiving my certification. I have a BA in Political Science and a mater's in Public Admin with a specializaton in healthcare admin. Before I got out of undergrad, I wanted to go to law school. As the time approached to get prepared for the LSAT, etc., I changed my mind. So, I had decided to go to grad school. While in grad school, I found out that what most employers are looking for is WORK EXPERIENCE, WORK EXPERIENCE. I did not have it.
So as I completed my graduate work, I needed a job. I was 23 and had not worked a day in my life. I was told that I could teach, even though I did not have a background in Education. So I have been doing that every since 96.
However, my advice to anyone is while they are still undergrads is to INTERN, INTERN, INTERN, WORK, WORK, WORK. Many times a degree does not matter. Employers will hire someone who has the EXPERIENCE, rather than the degree...
unless you have the "hook up".
Oh, also, take a few Education courses here or there...you never will know, you might need it. There is a teacher shortage ALL over the country. The pay is not anything to brag about, but the time OFF is wonderful! I have been on vacatation since May 31. We do not go back to work until August 17. EVERY weekend off and the major holidays...
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