Why a postgraduated student may not be a specialist?

[Giuliana]

There is just one yesr since I graduated university, and be sure...I did it with a lot of desires and full of power! I was proud getting my diploma and I was sure that young specialist are needed everywhere. But.....it passed almost half a year untill i found a job..and even that wasn't really connected with my speciality. Everywhere people need persons with at least 2 years of experience in this or that sphere....but the question is HOW to get this experience if no one wants to employ you??? Why people still prefer old specialists that still work with typewriter machine instead of young ones already used with computers and new technology? Why they are so afraid of giving us a chance of showing our knowledges???
Is this problem actual in most of the countries or just in mine?

[Big_Becka]

You are right to be proud! But being a Graduate does NOT make you a Specialist. ;-)

Most large companies will run a Graduate Trainee Scheme, lasting 2 - 4 years. During this period you learn many of the practical skills that were not taught at university. Most graduates do not have the assertiveness and people management skills, financial experience, and practical skills (such as using particular computer software) that an employer needs.

Some people also feel threatened by graduates. I found that my graduate training consisted mainly of people telling me that my modern skills and knowledge were worthless compared to their experience :roll: This is a common problem - people don't like change, and they don't want to have to compete with you! You must learn to be sensitive to these people, without letting them destroy your confidence...

Unfortunately for you, many companies have cut back in graduate recruitment because of the recession.

A lot of people are working voluntarily at the moment, just to build skills and demonstrate motivation to future employers. Even if you don't work in your field, you will be learning and demonstrating valuable skills: future employers can see from your CV that you can attend work on time, use a computer, talk to customers, etc. You might consider doing a Gap Year, perhaps working for a charity overseas - many employers like this because it shows a level of maturity and independence. Then, when you return, you will hopefully have more chance of getting a job once companies start hiring more

[Admin_phpbb3_import1]

Giuliana, it really depends on your specialty.What faculty did you graduate? Do you have anything to show the employer that proves your skills? Did you thought of starting to work part time for a company in your field 2 years before your graduation?

[Laurentine]

Yes, I am agree that being a graduate does mean that you are a specialist. A specialist is a person who have experience and your problem is that. You should not have any experience and companies don't need unexperienced people. They think that university knowledge is one and to work in a specific field is another. They just think that you can't do nothing and it is better to engage someone with experience than a young graduate that doesn't know nothing.

[richar]

nice post.........................................................

[sircom81]

I am from romania and i graduated a university and now after i done that i can't find anyhing to work :oO in my domain of activity .
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[sindhu88]

You'll have to be a bit more specific. Is he/she involved with the Disabled Students programs at his/her university? What kinds of jobs is he/she considering?

You might have your cousin go to eSight.org, which is an organization for people with all kinds of disabilities, there are possible jobs there that he/she may apply for as well as other resources.

I think if your cousin has achieved a Master's degree he/she is probably capable of looking for work himself/herself but it's nice of you to be concerned.
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