Comments on: Looking for a Job in Today’s Economy – Try Becoming a Recession Proof Graduate http://blog.gocollege.com/2009/09/21/looking-for-a-job-in-todays-economy-try-becoming-a-recession-proof-graduate/ The number one college bound site on the Internet. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:18:21 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Professional Resume Sample http://blog.gocollege.com/2009/09/21/looking-for-a-job-in-todays-economy-try-becoming-a-recession-proof-graduate/comment-page-1/#comment-5328 Professional Resume Sample Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:11:54 +0000 http://blog.gocollege.com/?p=2437#comment-5328 I could see how it can trap people: annual raises and a steady paycheck can be dampening factors in helping you jump ship. Luckily, I was doing freelance work on the side (for free, like how Charlie suggested) and found out the field that I was intrigued with in college was something I liked doing. In doing so, I managed to get a new job doing something I really liked and where I am constantly intellectually stimulated / challenged. I could see how it can trap people: annual raises and a steady paycheck can be dampening factors in helping you jump ship. Luckily, I was doing freelance work on the side (for free, like how Charlie suggested) and found out the field that I was intrigued with in college was something I liked doing. In doing so, I managed to get a new job doing something I really liked and where I am constantly intellectually stimulated / challenged.

]]> By: Johanne http://blog.gocollege.com/2009/09/21/looking-for-a-job-in-todays-economy-try-becoming-a-recession-proof-graduate/comment-page-1/#comment-2693 Johanne Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:58:56 +0000 http://blog.gocollege.com/?p=2437#comment-2693 College in three years is a good option to cut down on overall costs. It takes more effort, but hard work is a virtue you need to succeed. College in three years is a good option to cut down on overall costs. It takes more effort, but hard work is a virtue you need to succeed.

]]> By: Nnamdi http://blog.gocollege.com/2009/09/21/looking-for-a-job-in-todays-economy-try-becoming-a-recession-proof-graduate/comment-page-1/#comment-2683 Nnamdi Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:25:55 +0000 http://blog.gocollege.com/?p=2437#comment-2683 My Dad has always said that one of the best fields to go into if you always want to have a job is the medical industry. Their services are always in high demand. You can't be sure exactly how much you will make, but at least you can be sure that you will make something rather than nothing. I personally have chosen not to go that route because it's not where my interests lie, but medicine is perfect for someone who loves it. My Dad has always said that one of the best fields to go into if you always want to have a job is the medical industry.

Their services are always in high demand. You can’t be sure exactly how much you will make, but at least you can be sure that you will make something rather than nothing.

I personally have chosen not to go that route because it’s not where my interests lie, but medicine is perfect for someone who loves it.

]]> By: Edwin http://blog.gocollege.com/2009/09/21/looking-for-a-job-in-todays-economy-try-becoming-a-recession-proof-graduate/comment-page-1/#comment-2077 Edwin Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:46:34 +0000 http://blog.gocollege.com/?p=2437#comment-2077 I think I can relate to nearly everything Charlie is saying: I started off at a job I didn't really like or was in the right field for, but it did pay a significant amount. I could see how it can trap people: annual raises and a steady paycheck can be dampening factors in helping you jump ship. Luckily, I was doing freelance work on the side (for free, like how Charlie suggested) and found out the field that I was intrigued with in college was something I liked doing. In doing so, I managed to get a new job doing something I really liked and where I am constantly intellectually stimulated / challenged. I think I can relate to nearly everything Charlie is saying: I started off at a job I didn’t really like or was in the right field for, but it did pay a significant amount. I could see how it can trap people: annual raises and a steady paycheck can be dampening factors in helping you jump ship. Luckily, I was doing freelance work on the side (for free, like how Charlie suggested) and found out the field that I was intrigued with in college was something I liked doing. In doing so, I managed to get a new job doing something I really liked and where I am constantly intellectually stimulated / challenged.

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