I need advice

Drazzil · 04-01-2011, 03:11 AM

I am a twenty eight year old graduate of Cal Poly Pomona. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Business administration with concentrations in International Business Management and Marketing Management.

So in nother words it is a degree in the field of Business Administration in international business management (IBM) and Marketing Management.

I have no freaking idea what to do next. I spent ten years of my life after this degree (also had other obligations to care for my mother) Now I am done and able to move and I cant for the life of me decide what I am going to apply this to...

mosesbotbol · 04-01-2011, 05:20 AM

Do you have expertise in any industries? Vocational skills? Cal Poly is big name school. Do you want a job or career kind of job? Speaking any langauges other than English?

Sales is an easy in if you are good for it and will open doors to administration once you have some success.

hammondc · 04-01-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Drazzil

So in nother words

Huh? What are 'nother' words?

pnoon · 04-01-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Huh? What are 'nother' words?

I believe it's called a typo.
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TBone · 04-01-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I believe it's called a typo.
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No silly its Southern...

Eleven · 04-01-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

I believe it's called a typo.
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Either that, or he needs to come back when he is a 32 year old Graduate of High School

Mugen910 · 04-01-2011, 08:41 AM

I was a 26yr old College grad with a degree in Business Admin with a concentration in finance and minor in econ. I was also caring for my very ill father. I have a idea of what you are going through.

I took any job that allowed me flexibility with my dad's condition as he was my first concern. I ended up getting a job in a small company through a friend. Low pay but flexible enough for me in allowing to work from home. All I can say is find a job and get the experience in something/anything that is close to your field. Work hard and doors will open up with perseverance. If you don't know what's close to your field then ask around, talk to people, go to functions and get good at making new associates.

joeobx · 04-01-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TBone

No silly its Southern...

BloodSpite · 04-01-2011, 09:16 AM

Look at Project Management, office Manager, could even look at Human Resources. Check out some international companies.

Personally I did it the other way, took jobs to find out what I liked then went to College.

Safe to say you had a goal when you started this journey of education?

rizzle · 04-01-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TBone

No silly its Southern...

Fa real.

And somebody else asked, do you speak other languages? If so, I'd look at international sales.

hotreds · 04-01-2011, 09:27 AM

Good luck to ya, brother! As suggested, look for big companies that sell internationally. Look for jobs in export. Indeed, languages will help you. A start would be Career Builder and "export" and/or "international sales." If you are bilingual also include that as a search.

ninjavanish · 04-01-2011, 09:34 AM

Here's my advice:

I'm trying to work my way into Marketing myself. I don't have any traditional training on the subject but what I do know is that I have worked hard to develop those skills through other avenues.

The first thing that one of my mentors had me do is a positioning statement.

(Google Positioning Statement)

Start with that. If you can't market yourself, you'll have a hard time convincing any employer that you can market their products.

Once you figure that out. Put yourself on the market so to speak. Consider yourself a brand. What do you offer? And what is the reason for a potential employer to believe that?

I've always found that when I had no direction, I would simply explore all directions. Contact every employer in your area that may have a need for a person with your skills. Interview your behind off. At the very least, if you go for the interview and it's not something your interested in, you've developed your interviewing skills. And trust me, many interviews are intended to be difficult. You can never have too much experience in this area.

A great deal of things in life present themselves when you least expect them. Whatever you do, doing nothing is a sure-fire way to guarantee nothing will happen. So, do a self-evaluation. Look inside yourself before looking to the outside world for direction. I think if you contemplate it long enough and carefully enough, you will find the answer you're looking for to be more evident than you realize.

In any event. Make sure when you type up your resume you get it proofread about a gazillion times before you submit it. Some employers are very harsh when it comes to typos, finding one typo on a resume may land it in the rubbish bin. A resume should reflect your efforts at perfection and attention to detail and organization.

I know this is a cigar board and it's not that serious to have a typo on here (lord knows I do it all the time) but practicing this skill in places like this will sharpen and hone it into second nature.

Hope that helps.

Good luck.

Drazzil · 04-01-2011, 02:27 PM

thanks guys and yes that was a typo.

awsmith4 · 04-01-2011, 11:00 PM

In this market send in applications for EVERYTHING that may apply. If you get a job try your best, if it sucks look elsewhere. Don't be afraid to take something just for the paycheck, its easier to get a job when you have a job

04-01-2011, 03:11 AM	#1
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	I need advice I am a twenty eight year old graduate of Cal Poly Pomona. I graduated with a bachelors degree in Business administration with concentrations in International Business Management and Marketing Management. So in nother words it is a degree in the field of Business Administration in international business management (IBM) and Marketing Management. I have no freaking idea what to do next. I spent ten years of my life after this degree (also had other obligations to care for my mother) Now I am done and able to move and I cant for the life of me decide what I am going to apply this to...

04-01-2011, 05:20 AM	#2
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04-01-2011, 08:41 AM	#7
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: I need advice I was a 26yr old College grad with a degree in Business Admin with a concentration in finance and minor in econ. I was also caring for my very ill father. I have a idea of what you are going through. I took any job that allowed me flexibility with my dad's condition as he was my first concern. I ended up getting a job in a small company through a friend. Low pay but flexible enough for me in allowing to work from home. All I can say is find a job and get the experience in something/anything that is close to your field. Work hard and doors will open up with perseverance. If you don't know what's close to your field then ask around, talk to people, go to functions and get good at making new associates. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

04-01-2011, 09:16 AM	#9
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	Re: I need advice Look at Project Management, office Manager, could even look at Human Resources. Check out some international companies. Personally I did it the other way, took jobs to find out what I liked then went to College. Safe to say you had a goal when you started this journey of education?

04-01-2011, 09:27 AM	#11
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: I need advice Good luck to ya, brother! As suggested, look for big companies that sell internationally. Look for jobs in export. Indeed, languages will help you. A start would be Career Builder and "export" and/or "international sales." If you are bilingual also include that as a search. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-01-2011, 09:34 AM	#12
ninjavanish Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trust me, your humi isn't big enough. Posts: 507 Trading: (16)	Re: I need advice Here's my advice: I'm trying to work my way into Marketing myself. I don't have any traditional training on the subject but what I do know is that I have worked hard to develop those skills through other avenues. The first thing that one of my mentors had me do is a positioning statement. (Google Positioning Statement) Start with that. If you can't market yourself, you'll have a hard time convincing any employer that you can market their products. Once you figure that out. Put yourself on the market so to speak. Consider yourself a brand. What do you offer? And what is the reason for a potential employer to believe that? I've always found that when I had no direction, I would simply explore all directions. Contact every employer in your area that may have a need for a person with your skills. Interview your behind off. At the very least, if you go for the interview and it's not something your interested in, you've developed your interviewing skills. And trust me, many interviews are intended to be difficult. You can never have too much experience in this area. A great deal of things in life present themselves when you least expect them. Whatever you do, doing nothing is a sure-fire way to guarantee nothing will happen. So, do a self-evaluation. Look inside yourself before looking to the outside world for direction. I think if you contemplate it long enough and carefully enough, you will find the answer you're looking for to be more evident than you realize. In any event. Make sure when you type up your resume you get it proofread about a gazillion times before you submit it. Some employers are very harsh when it comes to typos, finding one typo on a resume may land it in the rubbish bin. A resume should reflect your efforts at perfection and attention to detail and organization. I know this is a cigar board and it's not that serious to have a typo on here (lord knows I do it all the time) but practicing this skill in places like this will sharpen and hone it into second nature. Hope that helps. Good luck.

04-01-2011, 02:27 PM	#13
Drazzil Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: David Location: Boozetown Posts: 355 Trading: (31)	Re: I need advice thanks guys and yes that was a typo.

04-01-2011, 11:00 PM	#14
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: I need advice In this market send in applications for EVERYTHING that may apply. If you get a job try your best, if it sucks look elsewhere. Don't be afraid to take something just for the paycheck, its easier to get a job when you have a job __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops