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Tim Tebow

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Dec 11, 2009 5:49 PM
This is getting frustrating!!! I am graduating from college next weekend and still have not been able to secure a job. :(

Have been filing out apps like crazy the past few days...


What are the best ways of finding out about openings??
Dec 11, 2009 5:49pm
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sleeper

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Dec 11, 2009 5:50 PM
My friend owns 35 McDonalds, I could probably get you a job at one of those.
Dec 11, 2009 5:50pm
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krambman

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Dec 11, 2009 6:05 PM
Tim Tebow wrote: This is getting frustrating!!! I am graduating from college next weekend and still have not been able to secure a job. :(

Have been filing out apps like crazy the past few days...


What are the best ways of finding out about openings??
Starting to realize that your dream of playing QB in the NFL isn't going to happen?
Dec 11, 2009 6:05pm
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Benny The Jet

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Dec 11, 2009 6:11 PM
Tim Tebow wrote: This is getting frustrating!!! I am graduating from college next weekend and still have not been able to secure a job. :(

Have been filing out apps like crazy the past few days...


What are the best ways of finding out about openings??
I'm right there with ya, but i graduated a year and half ago from college, and still subbing. Stupid education degree. Keep fillin them out though, they won't know about you unless you're filling out those apps.
Dec 11, 2009 6:11pm
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fan_from_texas

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Dec 11, 2009 6:14 PM
What degree? What school? What type of job are you pursuing? Do you have locational restrictions, or are you willing to relocate?
Dec 11, 2009 6:14pm
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Tim Tebow

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Dec 11, 2009 6:17 PM
fan_from_texas wrote: What degree? What school? What type of job are you pursuing? Do you have locational restrictions, or are you willing to relocate?
Major in sociology (focus in criminology) / minor in psychology. From BGSU, hoping to get something in the criminal justice field, but willing to look at others. Am willing to locate if its for a decent paying job. Have mostly been applying around here and some other spots in Ohio, but have started looking at other states such as Mississippi.
Dec 11, 2009 6:17pm
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Buckeye2B

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Dec 11, 2009 6:21 PM
Headhunter....do it.
Dec 11, 2009 6:21pm
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Glory Days

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Dec 11, 2009 6:30 PM
Dont worry, according to the governor, the unemployment rate will continue to rise in 2010 and might see a .5% decrease in 2011. I am in the same boat as you though.
Buckeye2B wrote: Headhunter....do it.
Any really good headhunter will storm your village at sunset with overwhelming force and cut off your head with a ceremonial knife.
Dec 11, 2009 6:30pm
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fan_from_texas

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Dec 11, 2009 6:33 PM
Talk to profs and see if they have leads. Are you on linked in? Check craigslist and monster.com as well. Do you have an alumni association? Does it have a career bank? Hound the career center and seek out leads there.
Dec 11, 2009 6:33pm
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Chesapeake

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Dec 11, 2009 6:48 PM
Build a tree stand.
Dec 11, 2009 6:48pm
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se-alum

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Dec 11, 2009 7:36 PM
Major in sociology (focus in criminology) / minor in psychology. From BGSU, hoping to get something in the criminal justice field, but willing to look at others. Am willing to locate if its for a decent paying job. Have mostly been applying around here and some other spots in Ohio, but have started looking at other states such as Mississippi.
I had a friend that had the same degree. Try to get on w/ the OSHP then the FBI.
Dec 11, 2009 7:36pm
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Glory Days

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Dec 11, 2009 7:57 PM
Tim Tebow wrote: Major in sociology (focus in criminology) / minor in psychology. From BGSU, hoping to get something in the criminal justice field, but willing to look at others. Am willing to locate if its for a decent paying job. Have mostly been applying around here and some other spots in Ohio, but have started looking at other states such as Mississippi.
expect to take atleast 6 months to a year to get hired in that field.
Dec 11, 2009 7:57pm
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Thunder70

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Dec 11, 2009 7:58 PM
Took me a year and a half after graduating to get a job that is somewhat respectable. Don't quit trying though...
Dec 11, 2009 7:58pm
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zambrown

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Dec 11, 2009 8:02 PM
krambman wrote:
Tim Tebow wrote: This is getting frustrating!!! I am graduating from college next weekend and still have not been able to secure a job. :(

Have been filing out apps like crazy the past few days...


What are the best ways of finding out about openings??
Starting to realize that your dream of playing QB in the NFL isn't going to happen?
sorry, Tim, I do feel your pain, but like Krambman, the heading of "Job Hunting" with the name Tim Tebow make me laugh until I opened it and realized you were serious. Best of luck to you and I hope you find what you're looking for very soon.
Dec 11, 2009 8:02pm
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Benny The Jet

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Dec 11, 2009 8:42 PM
fan_from_texas wrote: Check craigslist and monster.com as well.
Be very careful though if you're checking craigslist for jobs, i'd venture to say about 85% of those ads for jobs on there are fake just looking for infomartion. If you see a reply to address that ends in gmail.com...odds are it's a scam. Been burned before.
Dec 11, 2009 8:42pm
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cats gone wild

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Dec 12, 2009 12:12 AM
Wish you luck in finding your dream job. Dont give up and send apps to everyone under the sun.
Dec 12, 2009 12:12am
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xnds1fan

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Dec 12, 2009 12:17 AM
Just keep plugging away.

Dec 12, 2009 12:17am
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bigkahuna

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Dec 12, 2009 3:09 AM
Benny The Jet wrote:
Tim Tebow wrote: This is getting frustrating!!! I am graduating from college next weekend and still have not been able to secure a job. :(

Have been filing out apps like crazy the past few days...


What are the best ways of finding out about openings??
I'm right there with ya, but i graduated a year and half ago from college, and still subbing. Stupid education degree. Keep fillin them out though, they won't know about you unless you're filling out those apps.



Im in the same boat with the education degree. Im running a latchkey program and I actually found an online teaching job part time up in Dearborn, MI
Dec 12, 2009 3:09am
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Benny The Jet

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Dec 12, 2009 8:11 AM
bigkahuna wrote:
Benny The Jet wrote:
Tim Tebow wrote: This is getting frustrating!!! I am graduating from college next weekend and still have not been able to secure a job. :(

Have been filing out apps like crazy the past few days...


What are the best ways of finding out about openings??
I'm right there with ya, but i graduated a year and half ago from college, and still subbing. Stupid education degree. Keep fillin them out though, they won't know about you unless you're filling out those apps.



Im in the same boat with the education degree. Im running a latchkey program and I actually found an online teaching job part time up in Dearborn, MI
Conrats, glad to see someone using there education degree! I'm starting to look for jobs outside of the field. Have been using monster.com, careerbuilder.com, hotjobs.com, and local newspapers. Any other good sites or resources?
Dec 12, 2009 8:11am
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holy_buckeye

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Dec 12, 2009 8:35 AM
I was laid off in May and just this week secured a new job. (4 year degree in Accounting with 8 years experience in the field) It is a TOUGH market right now, especially in this blessed State.

You sound hungry enough...my only advice would be that if/when something is offered to you, take it. Even if it's "beneath" you. You may not get any other offers for weeks / months. Take it, work hard there and you'll advance.
Dec 12, 2009 8:35am
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adog

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Dec 12, 2009 9:16 AM
holy_buckeye wrote: I was laid off in May and just this week secured a new job. (4 year degree in Accounting with 8 years experience in the field) It is a TOUGH market right now, especially in this blessed State.

You sound hungry enough...my only advice would be that if/when something is offered to you, take it. Even if it's "beneath" you. You may not get any other offers for weeks / months. Take it, work hard there and you'll advance.


VERY good Advice
Dec 12, 2009 9:16am
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dancinbear

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Dec 12, 2009 10:43 AM
I had to sub and bartend for 3 years and go back to school and fast-track my Masters before I was able to get in anywhere. I have my full-time job now, but it was a struggle. Do anything you can for a paycheck and some insurance and don't give up.
Dec 12, 2009 10:43am
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 12, 2009 10:48 AM
sell rocks
Dec 12, 2009 10:48am