Retake GRE or find another job?

[bongin]

Hello,

I'm an international student looking for 2011 fall IR related program.

I'm now working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in my country,

but the job will be ended this July.

I took the GRE last summer,

the score, V540 Q670, which is not that good, however, not too bad to international student.

So I'm considering whether to spend about 3 months after this July for retaking GRE,

or find another job to reinforce my work experience as soon as possible?

My college record is pretty good,

GPA 3.8, some internships and leadership experience,

few awards...(ha)

the particular one is that I had a 3-week military training. (Gosh, it's so tough...)

Still, I will get a recommendation from a previous Holy See Ambassador of my country.

So, please just give me some advices,

I'll appreciate it very much.

Thank you!

[fadeindreams]

Why not both? Retake the GRE and try to break the 75th percentile mark in all of your scores AND get a job that is relevant to the field.

Your verbal score is outstanding compared to most international students. Certainly in the upper quartile. Your quant score could be raised, and really English being your second language is no excuse.

How's your TOEFL? I'm assuming with your GRE V score that it is at or above 100 iBT.