Looking for Work, Entry Level Business, BA in Economics recent graduate

Dan_G · Oct 24, 2014

Hi, I am looking for an entry level job within an hours drive of Urbana. I just graduated from UMD in May and have been unsuccessful in my job search. I prefer not to work in a sales job or for commission only. While I also prefer something business related I would also enjoy working in the automotive field but not as a tech.
Attached is a redacted resume.

BeoBill · Oct 26, 2014

Have you thought about a Gummint job?

ken792 · Oct 26, 2014

You should go collect welfare.

rseymorejr · Oct 26, 2014

You should either apply to the Federal or State Government.

God knows they both are in desperate need of someone that knows about Economics!

sajidakh · Oct 26, 2014

So it sounds like you want a cushy job where you're overpaid for what you do and don't have to work too hard. Yep, government is the place for you!

StantonCree · Oct 26, 2014

........don't feel like collecting negative points here ^^^^^

Dan_G · Oct 26, 2014

I'm not comfortable living on my own as commission only at first. I'd rather make less money but have a guaranteed income. I don't mind getting my hands dirty but I don't want to turn a hobby into my career and wind up hating working on my own stuff. I've applied to a ton of government jobs already in DC va MD and federal.

Jim12 · Oct 26, 2014

Have you considered car and truck dealerships and leasing companies? They have finance departments to handle all their various deals and dealings with customers and manufacturers, it's in the industry you want, and sounds like it might fit in with your degree.

Alphabrew · Oct 27, 2014

I'll keep an eye on my company's job listings and let you know if I see anything.

HortusQ · Oct 27, 2014

http://www.cbp.gov/careers/join-cbp/which-cbp-career/border-patrol-agent
look @ Customs border protection/ border patrol
good luck

trickg · Oct 27, 2014

Gubment. That, or go work at a bank.

Jim12 · Oct 27, 2014

What about automotive trade associations, or auto/transportation research division of larger think tanks and research organizations? There are dozens if not more in the D.C. area. I assume you've gone through your college club contacts at least twice. Your credentials look good.

TheBert · Oct 27, 2014

Dan_G said:
Hi, I am looking for an entry level job within an hours drive of Urbana. I just graduated from UMD in May and have been unsuccessful in my job search. I prefer not to work in a sales job or for commission only. While I also prefer something business related I would also enjoy working in the automotive field but not as a tech.

Attached is a redacted resume.

Why are you limiting yourself to a job that is one hours drive from Urbana? You should not have any restrictions on where you will work within the USA.

As others have suggested you should take a look at government jobs and don't limit yourself to DC only!

StantonCree · Oct 27, 2014

Judging by the responses OP you'd have better luck tossing your resume in a bottle and throwing it in the ocean then getting good advice on MDS.

Good luck bro.

Tactics · Oct 27, 2014

mpdc4511 said:
Judging by the responses OP you'd have better luck tossing your resume in a bottle and throwing it in the ocean then getting good advice on MDS.

Good luck bro.

This made me laugh. It would be a great idea for a commercial.

Boom Boom · Oct 27, 2014

Dan_G said:
I've applied to a ton of government jobs already in DC va MD and federal.

Knowing someone on the inside is 90% of getting an interview for such a job. Suggest you do federal if possible. MD state govt is in dire straits for 2015 and beyond due to the huge budget shortfall.

Dan_G · Oct 27, 2014

Thanks I do appreciate all the input you guys have given me. The furthest I have gotten with any government job is "referred" . I am on the email list of a few local car dealer chains and receive emails about what openings they have. I am looking with about an hours drive of Urbana because I like the area and that gives me Baltimore, DC, and NoVa.

Overboost44 · Oct 27, 2014

Are you on LinkedIn? Start making connections and use their job search tools. Like someone mentioned, many times it is who you know.

davsco · Oct 27, 2014

UMD should have some sort of job referral program where they post jobs or email you relevant ones. ask your professors for leads.

List your GPA unless it's below 3.0. Quantify your repair business ($ volume, parts volume bottom line, etc). Say some neat stuff you can do in excel (macros, pivots, lookups, etc); same with powerpoint. Lose the snowboard instructor, first thought is you're gone on powder days. Human "C"apital. List some of the MechEngr classes you took. How much $ in donations did you raise? Budget for annual car show?

what do you want to do??? find trade associations in that industry and they should have job boards also. target companies in your field of interest (letters and emails to presidents/owners). you can also do work with/for temp agencies in your field of interest to get your foot in a door somewhere. find recruiters that specialize in your field.

you mention your side job helped pay for school (good). did you graduate debt-free, mostly debt-free, if so, that's an accomplishment and should be listed.

good luck!

Second Amendment · Oct 27, 2014

How about an admin position with a car dealership chain?

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