Anyone got a job?

[Marmoot]

International relations and political science. Really interesting stuff. Especially enjoyed political philosophy. I.e. How and why the world should be politically.

Write blogs. That's a start.
At least when applying for a job you have something to showcase about (just cross your fingers and hope the interviewers are not anti to your political views). Keeping it neutral might help.

If you are to get into an industry where critical thinking ability, writing ability and analytical skills are required, you need to be able to show some proof of these on your CV. Either that, or solid work experience.

Good luck. It took me 8 months to find a job when I graduated from my Masters. And that was for a hotel front desk job. But hey that's a start and if that feeds me then why the hell not. And it got me to places in the end.

[Magua]

Good luck. It took me 8 months to find a job when I graduated from my Masters. And that was for a hotel front desk job. But hey that's a start and if that feeds me then why the hell not. And it got me to places in the end.

What did you do your Masters on?

[Marmoot]

What did you do your Masters on?

Computer Science. I made the mistake of going into Masters right after my Bachelor degree, so I was a Masters with 0 work experience. Underexposed and Overqualified.

[Magua]

Computer Science. I made the mistake of going into Masters right after my Bachelor degree, so I was a Masters with 0 work experience. Underexposed and Overqualified.

Hm. I've been thinking about doing a masters next year, but I worry about the same thing. Though a recession is a good time to continue one's study. Then again, there's always part time study.

[Marmoot]

I think MBA has the formula right. If you want to take MBA you need to have at least 2 years of real work experience.

It is possible in some cases to catch MBA programme with less than 2 years exp but (1) it is hard to get in this way, and (2) you'd be required to do a 3-year programme instead of the normal 2.

[ManDownUnder]

I understand couriers are looking for drivers.

[The Pastor]

hm. I've been thinking about doing a masters next year, but i worry about the same thing. Though a recession is a good time to continue one's study. Then again, there's always part time study.

nah bro, thats just crazy!

[Deviant]

In my experience, and I've had a lot of very different jobs, education isn't the finish line in the jobhunt race, it's a better pair of shoes.

The rest comes down to skill, determination, and most of all, attitude.

Like Indy says, take any job you can get. You'll earn money, meet people, and gain determination to move onwards and upwards.

Like renegade says, suck it up and do whatever you can get.

By the sounds of your degree courses, you want to move into politics some day.
I suggest starting out in council offices, or other government departments, where you can work your way up the food chain and have a background dealing with bureaucracy and red tape.

Until you get that, show your attitude is right and keep yourself motivated by flipping burgers, delivering pizzas, serving coffees, or whatever else pays the bills.

And the internet is a lazy ass way to find a job. I've never gotten a job online and have changed companies three times since I got online.

An electronic CV has a 3% chance of getting LOOKED at.

They don't hire the CV, they hire the person and the attitude, the CV just fills in the gaps. Get out there, meet people, get involved in community groups to bolster your experience. Make 'being better at what you do than anyone else in your class' your #1 priority.

That's how I've gotten my last two jobs and all my promotions.

The only thing stopping you from being employed is a lack of motivation and a willingness to create yourself opportunities. You need to learn these skills to get ahead, and if you do, you will succeed in your career.

Good luck.

[Hans]

International relations and political science. Really interesting stuff. Especially enjoyed political philosophy. I.e. How and why the world should be politically.

This had better be a troll. No offence. I'm glad that you enjoyed political philosophy, but that doesn't usually get you a job. That is something you study when you already have a real job and want something on top. A bit like, say, art history. Or if you plan on becoming an academic in the field, In which case you've got another decade of stufy ahead of you and probably some part-time job as well. Good luck.