I cannot find a job in my field, should I take any job?

Question

I have been out of school since January and haven't found a job in the area I need to be in. Does it look bad on a resume to have a crummy job while you look for the right job?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Potential employers would rather hire someone who already has a job than someone who doesn't. It shows you aren't likely to be lazy and are willing to do "whatever it takes". Even a crummy job is better than no job.

Answer 3

Is there any possibility of you moving, or making a long commute? In competitive fields or ones where the demand is low, people often need to move to get a job. My uncle, who is a history professor, moved his family across the country for a one year temporary position. If people in your field are generally applying to jobs around the country, you may have trouble ever finding work if you are looking at a smaller area. Any job is better than no job, but really think about why you need to stay in that area.

Answer 4

If you can't find a job in your field then in the mean time yes, you should do anything you find. They can't teach in school what you will learn at a job in any field. You will meet so many different people with opinions of their own. you will learn a lot. Sometimes its just a matter of putting you foot in the company. I'd say go for it.

Answer 5

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