Post Graduate Job Search

hooskins · 04-29-2009, 10:31 PM

Ok guys just to let you all know I am graduating from UVA in a couple weeks and am deep in the job hunt.

I am a foreign affairs and economics major, and have interviewed for a couple consulting jobs but not much with the government yet. I still have a couple consulting positions to apply to the in DC area but do you all have any suggestions for government jobs or NGO opportunities/application process/pointers etc?

The economy really sucks, as last couple years I had no problem finding an internship. Now things have definitely tightened up. And with my first couple interviews I really learned a lot about the do's and dont's. I am a bit worried about not having something but I am confident I can provide someone help somewhere with my skill-set.

Basically wondering anyone's experience if there are looking for a job right now and general pointers if you guys have any. Thanks.

hooskins · 04-29-2009, 10:32 PM

My dream job would be to work for the Skins though, hah.

GMScud · 04-29-2009, 11:46 PM

If you're looking for government work (in the DC area there are tons of opportunities), check out USAJOBS - The Federal Government's Official Jobs Site .

I've personally never interviewed for a government job, so I can't offer any advice in that regard.

dmek25 · 04-30-2009, 07:48 AM

congrats on graduating, and good luck with the job search. your timing couldn't have been worse

CRedskinsRule · 04-30-2009, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

Ok guys just to let you all know I am graduating from UVA in a couple weeks and am deep in the job hunt.

I am a foreign affairs and economics major, and have interviewed for a couple consulting jobs but not much with the government yet. I still have a couple consulting positions to apply to the in DC area but do you all have any suggestions for government jobs or NGO opportunities/application process/pointers etc?

The economy really sucks, as last couple years I had no problem finding an internship. Now things have definitely tightened up. And with my first couple interviews I really learned a lot about the do's and dont's. I am a bit worried about not having something but I am confident I can provide someone help somewhere with my skill-set.

Basically wondering anyone's experience if there are looking for a job right now and general pointers if you guys have any. Thanks.

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My dream job would be to work for the Skins though, hah.

Hoos, Have you thought about contacting either the NFL or the Skins. I am serious, they are intent on expanding the NFL to the international scene, and it may be that your combined expertise would appeal to them. It really can't hurt to check that possibility, and as the FO might say, the upside is incredible.

SmootSmack · 04-30-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

My dream job would be to work for the Skins though, hah.

Careful what you wish for...

As for government jobs, I know the application process for government jobs is remarkably long and tedious, but the site GM posted is pretty good.

Are you limiting yourself to the DC area?

MTK · 04-30-2009, 10:53 AM

Yeah getting into a State or Fed job is a major pain. A lot of hoops to jump through and their requirements are very specific.

hooskins · 04-30-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Careful what you wish for...

As for government jobs, I know the application process for government jobs is remarkably long and tedious, but the site GM posted is pretty good.

Are you limiting yourself to the DC area?

No I am not but since I don't have something lined up I have to stay at home for a bit. It sucks but it truly will be the ultimate motivation to get employed.

Also as someone previously mentioned, it is definitely a terrible time to graduate and I was thinking about graduate studies but the costs are way too much. The parents have helped me out a good bit, and I really would not want too much debt over my head when I am unemployed.

BDBohnzie · 05-01-2009, 10:35 AM

hoo - check out firms that contract with the Federal Government. CSC, SAIC, NetStar-1, Axiom Resource Management, Intellidyne, Irving Burton Associates (which happens to be who I work for) just to name a few of the many in the DC Area...they all have contracts with the Federal Government that will get the work and environment exposure and intermingle with government clients, from which you can get leads on direct work for the government.

hooskins · 05-05-2009, 06:23 PM

Thanks for the help guys.

Trample the Elderly · 05-05-2009, 06:46 PM

Have you ever considered running your own sports book?

Try Bank of America. They're hiring right now.

The only advice I can give you is, if you want good money look like good money. Carry yourself like you know what you're doing, even if you don't. AKA, Fake it until you make it.

Once you get the job you can learn the in and outs from top to bottom.

firstdown · 05-06-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Yeah getting into a State or Fed job is a major pain. A lot of hoops to jump through and their requirements are very specific.

How come its so hard to get a state or fed job and just about dam near impossible to ever get fired?

MTK · 05-06-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

How come its so hard to get a state or fed job and just about dam near impossible to ever get fired?

For NYS jobs it's because of the union.

04-29-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Post Graduate Job Search Ok guys just to let you all know I am graduating from UVA in a couple weeks and am deep in the job hunt. I am a foreign affairs and economics major, and have interviewed for a couple consulting jobs but not much with the government yet. I still have a couple consulting positions to apply to the in DC area but do you all have any suggestions for government jobs or NGO opportunities/application process/pointers etc? The economy really sucks, as last couple years I had no problem finding an internship. Now things have definitely tightened up. And with my first couple interviews I really learned a lot about the do's and dont's. I am a bit worried about not having something but I am confident I can provide someone help somewhere with my skill-set. Basically wondering anyone's experience if there are looking for a job right now and general pointers if you guys have any. Thanks. __________________ Vacancy

04-29-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Post Graduate Job Search My dream job would be to work for the Skins though, hah. __________________ Vacancy

04-29-2009, 11:46 PM	#3
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Post Graduate Job Search If you're looking for government work (in the DC area there are tons of opportunities), check out USAJOBS - The Federal Government's Official Jobs Site . I've personally never interviewed for a government job, so I can't offer any advice in that regard. __________________ Tardy

04-30-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Post Graduate Job Search congrats on graduating, and good luck with the job search. your timing couldn't have been worse __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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05-01-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 46 Posts: 4,628	Re: Post Graduate Job Search hoo - check out firms that contract with the Federal Government. CSC, SAIC, NetStar-1, Axiom Resource Management, Intellidyne, Irving Burton Associates (which happens to be who I work for) just to name a few of the many in the DC Area...they all have contracts with the Federal Government that will get the work and environment exposure and intermingle with government clients, from which you can get leads on direct work for the government. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

05-05-2009, 06:23 PM	#10
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Post Graduate Job Search Thanks for the help guys. __________________ Vacancy

05-05-2009, 06:46 PM	#11
Trample the Elderly Playmaker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Three Chopt Virginia Age: 47 Posts: 2,906	Re: Post Graduate Job Search Have you ever considered running your own sports book? Try Bank of America. They're hiring right now. The only advice I can give you is, if you want good money look like good money. Carry yourself like you know what you're doing, even if you don't. AKA, Fake it until you make it. Once you get the job you can learn the in and outs from top to bottom.

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