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Beginning a career - options in the military?
Mezama Shidoke
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So I graduated from university about two months ago, and my job search since then has yielded nothing. Not one offer.
It's not the best time to be a recent graduate, sure, but after applying to a number of jobs that I'm overqualified for, and not even getting the courtesy of a rejection, I'm frustrated.
I want relevant, challenging, exciting experience fast. My life plan included going to law school after a few years of stimulating professional activity; (LSAT 162 / 90th percentile, 3.0 GPA, degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison) but if I can find it, they're not hiring me.
In comes the military: "They always need people, right?", I'm thinking. I could be doing something challenging and professionally rewarding--something that could contribute to my future, post-graduate education. Paralegal in the Navy? I also speak a fair amount of Japanese--training as an interpreter?
I imagine these kinds of positions simply are not things you can negotiate on with your local recruiter. I really don't know how it works, or what time commitment one must make. I don't see myself making a career in the military--though I don't rule it out--so anything more than a 3-4 year commitment will probably close this career path for me. I see myself being married in the next year, as well, but I think we can manage the distance/relocation. :?
Anyway. I'm sorry if this has been a bit rambling; I'm just rather desperate for a good job, and the military is something that I've really not considered at all until now, so I'm somewhat unaware of what possibilities there are out there. Thanks, if you can shed any light at all on this stuff.
It's not the best time to be a recent graduate, sure, but after applying to a number of jobs that I'm overqualified for, and not even getting the courtesy of a rejection, I'm frustrated.
I want relevant, challenging, exciting experience fast. My life plan included going to law school after a few years of stimulating professional activity; (LSAT 162 / 90th percentile, 3.0 GPA, degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison) but if I can find it, they're not hiring me.
In comes the military: "They always need people, right?", I'm thinking. I could be doing something challenging and professionally rewarding--something that could contribute to my future, post-graduate education. Paralegal in the Navy? I also speak a fair amount of Japanese--training as an interpreter?
I imagine these kinds of positions simply are not things you can negotiate on with your local recruiter. I really don't know how it works, or what time commitment one must make. I don't see myself making a career in the military--though I don't rule it out--so anything more than a 3-4 year commitment will probably close this career path for me. I see myself being married in the next year, as well, but I think we can manage the distance/relocation. :?
Anyway. I'm sorry if this has been a bit rambling; I'm just rather desperate for a good job, and the military is something that I've really not considered at all until now, so I'm somewhat unaware of what possibilities there are out there. Thanks, if you can shed any light at all on this stuff.
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I don't know you personally, but I think this is a bad idea, especially considering you're looking to get married soon and you just don't sound like you have the commitment in mind necessary to not hate the experience.
I graduated college in May 2008, before the economy went to hell. I quickly picked up a job within a month, and was very disappointed by it. After slowly enduring every horrible hour for 6 months, I quit. I knew the economy was bad, but figured I'd be able to find a job quickly.
From December 2008 to Memorial Day, 2009, I was unemployed and actively searching for work. 6 months.
However, it seems that's average - Ugh, I just spent like an hour looking for statistics on that figure. At a few different job-searching seminars I went to over the past 6 months, that was the phrase that kept being thrown out: "The average college graduates takes 6 months to find a job, and that's in a good economy." Can't find the source for it though. Sorry. =/
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Government jobs have seen the only increase in hiring for 2009 (source). It would be smart to check them out.