<p>I recently graduated from the U-M in May and have yet to find permanent employment in or near Ann Arbor. I signed a lease in March for an apartment in Ann Arbor, under the naive assumption that my original job wouldn’t have fallen through in the beginning of August. Thus, I don’t have the option of moving anywhere in the country until August of 2014.</p>
<p>Despite applying to dozens upon dozens of jobs on both the Career Center Connector and on the UM Careers Websites, I have had very little success in securing interviews, much less a permanent job. Fortunately, I am working in a contract-based/temporary position at a healthcare company until the end of November, unless this position is extended for a little bit longer. </p>
<p>I majored in Psychology and am pretty flexible with the type of organization, but my first choice would involve something in Development. I have been told by my current employer (temporary position) that my resume and cover letter are well-written, but that I have just had bad luck and not known the right people. Do any alumni have advice of how to make more connections, as the few that I have had have not really been of much help? I am extremely worried that I won’t be able to find anything within the next couple of months, which is when I would have to renew my lease in order to not lose my apartment. Thank you in advance.</p>