I feel for you. I graduated with my masters degree in 1983, and the economy was in a bad slump--similar to today. There were NO JOBS out there.
I was able to get some part time work, and it did make my resume look better when the job market improved.
I know it is a bummer to pay a lot for an education and not be able to use it right off the bat. But in reality, most people end up in careers that are not directly related to their college major. But take a larger view: your college experience taught you how to think logically, how to write, how to communicate, how plan and complete projects. It was really a lot more than your selected course of study.
My advice is to find a mentor in the field you wish to break into. Offer to work for free if that is the only way in. (Believe it or not, I tried this, and there were no takers. But I think the world is different now).
Alternatively, you could take a job that is not in your field of study, but needs similar skills. When an opening comes up in your field, you would be ready to jump on it.
There really is no good advice here. You are in a difficult situation, and I remember it well. |