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Im a newly graduated college student with a Bachelor's degree in business communications and I’m not really sure what direction to go in regarding my future I have a lot of Ideas but I feel so much pressure to be doing something important with my degree right now that I cant seem to find a job that fits where I’m at professionally. I want work that will challenge me but don't want to start working my way up in a company without knowing what kind of work I want to do. Any advice for what a good next step is for someone fresh out of college and completely lost?
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I was laid off in May 2024. This was my third layoff (for a total of 5) in the last 5 years.
I feel I’m stuck in a position I took 8 months ago at a low level and very low salary because I was desperate. No other offers. I was running out of unemployment.…
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Jobseekers, What Challenges Are You Facing Right Now?
Are you struggling to get interview calls?
Finding it hard to tailor your resume?
Confused about what employers are really looking for?
Feeling lost in the job market?
You are not alone, and your story might inspire someone to help.…
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I think I’m about to get laid off due to DOE cuts… Should I start applying for other jobs?
I work for a nonprofit in the child education sector. Last Friday we had an emergency meeting where all staff were told that the organization had lost half of its funding due to federal cuts. I am a recent hire, I’ve been with the organization since December. I know that layoffs usually involve the…
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Looking for advice about workplace safety:
I currently work in a dangerous industrial job. I really like the work, however, if I do not know how to do something safely, of course, I ask.
However, sometimes, when I ask a question, some bosses (but not all) take it…
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I've been hired to work full time remotely as a Junior Graphic Designer for a well established pharmaceutical company.
BUT, I am more apprehensive than excited because the communication has sole been via chat and email, they're going to send me a check to pay for my own mini-office with a list of vendors I must purchase the their required items from.…
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Cyndi Rosenblatt
My jobs that have been the most meaningful and beneficial were chance opportunities that I decided to take. While it's not impossible to have a satisfying and rewarding career based on something you mapped out ahead of time, you don't know what all of the options are until you're out there and run into them. I didn't even know my current field existed until I was in my mid-30s and it turned into my calling. Take a job that you think will be a decent fit for now, get some real-world experience, and be open to random opportunities that might show up along the way. If you aren't happy with your job or your career prospects, you can always actively look for something else later.
Kris Mertins-Elliott
Try something. Find a position at a company that interests you, but also realize you may not be able to come in guns-a-blazing right away. Get some work experience under your belt and let that guide you. Sometimes, it's not just about the exact "perfect" job. It could be the position, or even the company culture itself, to know what you like and what you don't like. Good luck!