The future! It scares me!

Constable
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:30:05 +0000

Hi parents. I’m not a parent by the way…

This particular question doesnt belong in this forum, but I need some word of advice. And who can give me better advice than parents? I’m sure atleast some of you have experience (or rather your child) on my issue here. I’ve already posted this on the relevant forum, but additional advice from a different audience wont hurt.

I’m going to be a senior next year, so it is natural for me to start thinking about post-graduation. My main concern is finding a job after I graduate. And I would like to know your opinions on my prospects. Given this economy, although it has slightly improved since 2009, I guess I’m getting a little…nervous about the future.

As I said before, I will be a senior (class of '11) at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor, majornig in Sociology. I understand that my major is not one of the the most appealing/practical ones out there (compared to engineering, economics…etc). My GPA is 3.3.

Currently I am interning at a large Marketing firm (over 7000 employees) and hope to stay in this field. This is my ONLY internship experience, however I have held other volunteering positions, jobs…etc. I dont have many connections though…So I dont have an uncle that can get me a job on the spot. I believe that my resume is solid, and my interviewing skills are as well.

So the question I have for you is…if you were a company, would you hire me? Or atleast give my resume a second look before throwing it in the trash? Also, when would be a good time to start applying for jobs? Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.

I understand that this is a lot to ask on such lack of info, but I would really appreciate ANYTHING relevant to my issue.

Think of me as your son. Give me some word of wisdom.

Thanks!