01.14.10 | Still jobless? Grad school is still an option!
There are definitely signs that 2010 will be a better year for the economy and the job market. Many companies are slowly starting to hire again, but there are still a lot more unemployed people than there are jobs available. If you are a recent college graduate trying to break into the workforce, think about all of the competition you are up against. Why not take this opportunity to get ahead of the competition and go to grad school.
Right now is the perfect time to apply for the summer or fall of 2010. If you hurry you might even be able to take a class or two this coming semester. However, do not rush into anything. Graduate school can be expensive and there is no need to take on unnecessary debt.
If you are serious about the program you choose there are a ton of different financial aid options for graduate students including federal financial aid, private student loans, and scholarships. If you take the route of student loans it is important to borrow responsibly. You never want to borrow more money that what you think you will make in your first year of employment.
Whatever you decide to do good luck and know that the perfect job will be waiting for you soon!
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I have 1 part time job which is ok
February 11th, 2010 | #
I have two jobs and work every day and yet i’m still broke as a joke. Im working so hard for peanuts. Can’t wait till I have my degree!
February 10th, 2010 | #
I thought maybe i could get away from grduating the globe high school would be a great idea and just graduat by doing online classes, but then my parnts said that wouldnt be the greatest idea in the world to do. So i decided id stay at th Globe High School and finish because my brother never graduated and i have a sister wo passed away at 17 years of age that didnt get to march in her graduate class. I’m the only one left to grauate and reach my goals i have planned out and to also make my family realize i can do it. They always think im never going to beable to finish what i want to do or they say oyu wont beable to even start your career with the way the economy is right now. But i said you watch me i will make it the way i want to. so I am going to make it happen and I am going to college.!!!!
Thank You!!!
February 10th, 2010 | #
I am a full time student and grad school never popped into my mind until this article. I thought after college thats really it, but now that the economy is bad, maybe grad school is the way to go for higher education.
February 3rd, 2010 | #
The economy is so bad that I plan on grad school.
February 3rd, 2010 | #
I don’t have a job now, and I haven’t started school full time yet. But when I do, I will be sure to use these tips!
February 2nd, 2010 | #
I think that everyone who completes their degree programs will be able to find a job. I am finding that there are many jobs available even if you have to commute.
Being unemployed for some is a choice, because even if its not youre dream job there are jobs available until you get your degree.
February 2nd, 2010 | #
If you try to get a job these days it is pretty hard, but it’s better to start off slow to get the job requirements needed in a 4-year college instead of trying to jumpstart to pay so much money for education in grad school.
January 31st, 2010 | #
interesting! that’s why you should stay in school in the first place!!
January 30th, 2010 | #
This information is not offering anything new – More education equals more employment opporunity. Though most of us want to earn the best salary we can, often and due to the economy, both then and now, we need to find work as soon as we get a bachelors because we need money now, not later. I know as I am one of them.
January 30th, 2010 | #
Very Interesting
January 28th, 2010 | #
I really hope I can get a job in my field when I graduate. If going to grad school will help insure I get a job in my field then I might look into it. Thanks for info.
January 27th, 2010 | #
=]
January 26th, 2010 | #
I dont want school to become a waste if im not going to be able to get a job I major in. That would suck and be a stressful manner. Helpful information on the grad school part. Thankyou.
January 25th, 2010 | #
i have been looking for a job and it is very hard to get one with this economy
January 25th, 2010 | #
need job, I’m starting to feel like the economy(down)
January 25th, 2010 | #
I never thought of doing that. thanks for the tip.
January 25th, 2010 | #
i hate being jobless!
January 25th, 2010 | #
yeah. But in some fields, like teaching, getting the grad degree without the experience could hurt in trying to get the first job. Small schools can’t afford to pay an inexperienced teacher the high masters degree wage… so no hire.
January 24th, 2010 | #
This a a great idea if you can afford to do so.
January 22nd, 2010 | #
Good article
January 21st, 2010 | #
it was intresting
January 21st, 2010 | #
nice article. lets you know your options!
January 21st, 2010 | #
Very Informative..Gives a totally different look on grad school
January 21st, 2010 | #
this article is informative
January 21st, 2010 | #
Nice post.really student loans are boon for students
January 21st, 2010 | #
Nice post..with nice title..really student loan is a boon to students
January 21st, 2010 | #
good article :]
January 21st, 2010 | #
this is great news! because with this economy its impossible to get a job
January 20th, 2010 | #
My sister got her masters and it really helped her get a job compared to other people i know that dont even have a degree at all.
January 20th, 2010 | #
Finding a job is rather difficult. I’ve just decided to continue school, no matter the cost. Looks like a good option more than ever.
January 20th, 2010 | #
finiancials in households and with people period are creating anxiety and stress in many ways. this change in the history of the U.S. with so many jobless because of circumstances is a fear to everyone.
January 20th, 2010 | #
I personally think that grad school isn’t the solution for everyone. I mean, if you’re, say, a McDonald’s manager, you probably don’t need grad school. Grad school is most useful for some kinds of business (CEO, etc.), science, humanities, and future teachers, especially college professors.
January 20th, 2010 | #
Finding a job is really difficult. definitely agree that a masters degree will increase chances of getting hired somewhere
January 19th, 2010 | #
This is a great article.
January 19th, 2010 | #
I can’t imagine myself being without a job!!! To me that is really scary. Thank you Ms. Morris for writing this article because it lets me know how many jobs are out there for me.
January 18th, 2010 | #
WOW great article
January 18th, 2010 | #
good article with need-to-know information
January 18th, 2010 | #
helpful information since i am considering a Graduates Degree!
January 17th, 2010 | #
Very informative!
January 17th, 2010 | #
But you can get into debt…
January 17th, 2010 | #
Education is an investment, so find the program that is marketable yet the one that you love.
January 17th, 2010 | #
In these harsh economic times anything that can aid the betterment of American citizens is duly appreciated.
January 17th, 2010 | #
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January 16th, 2010 | #
its scary just to even think about it
January 16th, 2010 | #
I’d hate to be jobless, there’s a lot of competition out there. Great article.
January 16th, 2010 | #
Good info.
January 16th, 2010 | #
Woo hoo!
January 16th, 2010 | #
I plan on going to grad school so I found this article very interesting. Thank You.
January 15th, 2010 | #
WOW…….
January 15th, 2010 | #
After going to school for multiple years and paying alot of money it would be very depressing if I couldn’t get a job. However, i think that this recession is coming to an end and hopefully things will get better, especially for people in the medical field such as nurses and CNAs.
January 15th, 2010 | #
After going to school, paying alot of money, and not being able to get a job, would make me very upset. However, I think that we are coming out of this recession so it will become easier to get a job, especially for nurses, CNAs, etc.
January 15th, 2010 | #
Good article
January 15th, 2010 | #
very interesting
January 15th, 2010 | #
good information!
January 15th, 2010 | #
good article!
January 15th, 2010 | #
Thank You
January 14th, 2010 | #
This article was enlightening.
January 14th, 2010 | #
I’m not quite to the point of thinking about a Grad degree, but still very interesting.
January 14th, 2010 | #
I’ve really been debating lately what field I would like to pursue in college, and getting my ph.d has been in the thoughts. But I’m also not sure if I want to be in school for so long, and for so much money. But at the same time I think I would enjoy being a psychologist. Ugh. So much confusion. However it is comforting to know that more jobs are opening up, thank goodness.
January 14th, 2010 | #
Being jobless is one of my greatest fears. after all i just did four years in school and payed 20,000 to become A Registered Nurse and because of the economy and all the competition it is possible of being jobless. Being job less after three years of school would be a total waste. I would have the skill for my own family bet how would i take care of them after i just spent 20,000 on school and JOBLESS. AAAHHHHH what a Nightmare.
January 14th, 2010 | #