Matthew
Hilltop
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I am between jobs, having just graduated from college for the second time at the ripe age of 30. Basically, I'm having a hell of a time finding a job, of any kind. I just accepted a call center job simply because I can't even get most places to interview me. I'm either over or under qualified. I'm frustrated to no end, and considering leaving Columbus for better opportunities.
Anyone else in a similar spot?
Ashland
In Ice Cube voice: WESTSIIIIIIIIDE
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Which field? I am about to head back to a 9-5, and I was recently given an offer, but it is out of the state, and I am still deciding if I will move or not. I know sometime within the next few years I need to get a 9-5 again to advance myself to the next level, then i will quit that again after 10 years or so.
CDS sherman
East Franklinton
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thats one of the reasons ive stayed in the construction business, its just hard to find a job in a field that im qualified for. plus i tend to stay busy but i hate what i do and a change would be nice. maybe someday...
gramarye
In Exile
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My job is reasonably safe until 2009, but I know that even the high end of the legal field--that which services the upper crust who have done very well over the last twenty years--has been hit hard by the recent economic times.
Of course, being a bankruptcy lawyer makes talking about the job market something of a challenge, since the field is at least partially countercyclical.
catnfiddle
Giant Corncob District
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I'd recommend substitute teaching as a stop-gap while you're finding a full time job, but this isn't exactly the season for that line of work.
lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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Still working on the degree. My job was "cut" by one agency due to budgets. Hired On/Transferred by a different agency for the same position, who then cut my hours. I was contracted at 24 hours/week and hoped that would go up with the transfer, instead I just found out that it would be 20 hours/week and the possibility of up to 30/week based on schedules. So my only real guarantee is @ 20 a week. At least for the next 2 months I will get 30 while a co-worker is out for surgery.
After that I may be looking for a new job if it stays the same way.
lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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BTW, if anyone is absolutely stuck, get your Red Cross certifications and apply at area pools. Pay can sometimes suck, but there are so many who are looking for full or near full time guards. Trust me, its not just for teenagers. We have a pretty "mature" guard staff at the pool I am with. A lot of college age, 2 married with kids, 3-4 getting ready to get married.
WCRS-LPFM
Clintonville 102.1/98.3 FM
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Sounds like some people have some free time...
WCRS LP FM is looking for volunteers in a variety of positions
Tech Crew- Build and maintain website/web presence and help with EQ and studio.
Broadcasters- Produce and air programming
Studio Operators, Operate studio, DJ, make playlists,
Marketing- Make fliers, artwork, plan events.
Fundraising- Plan events, think of creative ways to raise funds.
lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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Anybody know anyone at COSI than can put in a good word?
:D
foxforcefive
CBus
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WCRS-LPFM wrote Sounds like some people have some free time...WCRS LP FM is looking for volunteers in a variety of positions
Tech Crew- Build and maintain website/web presence and help with EQ and studio.
Broadcasters- Produce and air programming
Studio Operators, Operate studio, DJ, make playlists,
Marketing- Make fliers, artwork, plan events.
Fundraising- Plan events, think of creative ways to raise funds.
I sent you a PM...The website needs some help, IMHO.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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Matthew, I don't know what sort of long term work goals you have, but I know quite a few people who started with a call center position and turned it into a decent career in IT. Of course, those people started with that 7-8 years ago, but things could be different now.
And lifeontwowheels, I do know someone at COSI. What are you looking to do there?
lifeontwowheels
Highland West
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They just opened a full time position with the Miracle-Gro scholars program as a Program Counselor. My application is being submitted tomorrow.
BCOZ
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MatthewJR30 wrote I'm sorry to see I'm not the only one on CU with this problem. I'm going to give the call center 200 percent, and see if I can turn it into a new future instead of a dead end. What else can you do in these times?
As a former IT guy, I can tell you that your attitude will carry you far.
Rock it.
Your peers will act like the job is beneath them, but in my experience, you will be upwardly mobile within 6 months if you maintain that 200% attitude.
Same thing w/the next position.
And the next.
Go get 'em.
Stacky
Franklinton
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MatthewJR30 wrote I just accepted a call center job simply because I can't even get most places to interview me. I'm either over or under qualified. I'm frustrated to no end, and considering leaving Columbus for better opportunities.Anyone else in a similar spot?
I'm right there with you and know at least 5 others in the same spot. I've been doing temp work completely unrelated to my field for months and have finally accrued enough contacts to get two leads on positions I am truly interested in. One, however, would require moving to Yellow Springs, and the other would require a second job to pay the bills. People say that Columbus is full of job opportunities and I don't doubt it, but most of the promising ones for serious grads seem to be inside jobs, as in you need the right contacts just to hear about them.
laChewla
Victorian Village, The Heart Of It All
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Oooh. I am hitting the job hunt hard today.
I was supposed to be finishing my bachelor's degree this summer, but due to some unavoidable financial woes - I will have to wait. So now I have school debt, no degree and a part time job.
If anyone knows of a PT daytime position particularly in cooking, customer service - or anything really. Pretty please pass on the info.
Good luck to all of us!
The Hegemo
Delusions of Grandview
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Spinelli's was hiring recently, but I can't remember if the sign was still up when I was there on the weekend.
CaD
Dublin'ish
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MatthewJR30 wrote I am between jobs, having just graduated from college for the second time at the ripe age of 30. Basically, I'm having a hell of a time finding a job, of any kind. I just accepted a call center job simply because I can't even get most places to interview me. I'm either over or under qualified. I'm frustrated to no end, and considering leaving Columbus for better opportunities.Anyone else in a similar spot?
For me, in the IT field, Columbus is where all the jobs are in Ohio. If it dries up here I have to leave the state...
What kind of IT job do you 'want'?
WCRS-LPFM wroteTech Crew- Build and maintain website/web presence and help with EQ and studio.
$90/hr and I can do website work, sorry...not much time to volunteer around here.
catnfiddle
Giant Corncob District
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I just checked http://columbus.careerboard.com out of curiosity, and it is dripping with IT jobs. There's also a bunch of employment agencies / consulting headhunters around. Just do a quick Google (or your choice of search engine) search. Most likely, you have an experience edge that few recent graduates can offer.
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