Comments on Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes: What kind of job should a student have?

2009-02-17T09:42:00.000-08:00

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Hey Kristen, also commented on this on BrazenCaree...

2009-02-16T14:38:00.000-08:00

Hey Kristen, also commented on this on BrazenCareerist.com, but definitely agree with you. It's up to him, not the government. If everyone had an attitude like that in this economy, we'd never see the end of this downward spiral...

The point is, this kid wanted an entry-level job a...

2009-02-16T05:31:00.000-08:00

The point is, this kid wanted an entry-level job and thought working something more menial--while still in school--was beneath him. All he could do was bitch at the President to get him a new job. I wonder how hard he tried to do something else.

While I think this kid was a little over the top, ...

2009-02-15T09:02:00.000-08:00

While I think this kid was a little over the top, I can understand where he's coming from. Many entry-level jobs require much more than just a diploma or degree and, depending which industry you want to work in, competition can be fierce for the high-quality internships whether they're paid or unpaid.

Some jobs require 3-5 years of industry experience and while it's possible to get that while in school, it can be tough. And it can leave some of us without a job when we finish school.