Oh, sorry, Spakka!
and you too, LvP!

For those of us hunting for jobs (especially grads) - it's hard out there right now. There are thousands of you all fighting for the same jobs.

I know it feels like you're fighting a losing battle, and I know that it looks like you'll never get on top of it - but believe me, you will. It does, as you're finding out, take a little bit of perseverance, is all. But:

- Don't apply for jobs you don't want.
- Don't take a job you don't want considering it a stop-gap - pursue your goals.
- Be realistic - a load of lies are fed to graduates about starting salaries. The harsh reality is you're probably looking at around £17k (in London) starting salary, even if you have got letters after your name. But remember, work hard and those numbers will rise!
- Never, ever, ever, ever, ever become a recruitment consultant. When you decide ro change careers, you'll fight for 3 long depressing years to get someone to give you a chance.

If you need advice, gaz me. I know a bit about this stuff! ;)
( Devil_In_Tights the *real* DiT!, Tue 2 Sep 2008, 16:11, Reply)