Post your ideas to the following: Think of yourself as a "product". Describe the other 3 P's of the marketing mix -- that is, how will you market yourself to a potential employer.
Although the unemployment rate has been consistently falling throughout the past few months it is not easier for people to get new jobs. The average time people are out of work is still above 40 weeks, which is over twice the average of about 15 weeks. These tough times makes people need to themselves look even more marketable than ever before.
I have been working hard to create relationships with some of my professors, to create connections in the real world. I also have a resume that can be modified to fit the job I am applying for. I have many references and a lot of work experience that I can call back on to help me move forward in a positive manner.
Where college kids lack in promotion, we more than make up in our price and place of the four P's.
I as are all college kids, am will to work for less compensation than a person who has been on the workforce for years is willing to. I am also willing to put in more hours to cement my presence in the workforce as somebody who is hard working, and will be there for years to come.
The last advantage I have, is I am willing to move anywhere. This is a trait that many people with families are either unwilling or unable to do. At some point I hope I won't have to constantly move around, but I haven't earned that right yet.
Do you think college students are at an advantage or disadvantage over the other unemployed "established workers" who have been on the force for years?
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