Does anyone know where these crappy entry-level jobs lead?

[Bobbi]

I have been applying for jobs for the past year since graduating from college, and it seems like the only jobs I hear back from are the ones I don't want!

I'm at my wit's end. If I were to take just anything with some kind of salary, where would it lead? If it's some terrible job for just a year, would I get an even better

job after that? Who else has been in this position?

I'm not qualified for any analyst positions anywhere (even though my bachelor's is in statistics) because I am not good at statistical analysis or related software.

[queller]

I would say any job is better than no job. Plus all those jobs you mention at least to me seem better than burger flipping. A lot of jobs want to see experience in something before they will consider you for anything better. So having experience showing up to work on a schedule no manner the field is better than being unemployed when looking for opportunities later.

Some of them lead to jobs on the career path mentioned in the job description. Others are what you make of them and the opportunities you find once your in them.

Good Luck.

[Bobbi]

Thanks.

[latte thunder]

I have been applying for jobs for the past year since graduating from college, and it seems like the only jobs I hear back from are the ones I don't want!

I'm at my wit's end. If I were to take just anything with some kind of salary, where would it lead? If it's some terrible job for just a year, would I get an even better

job after that? Who else has been in this position?

I'm not qualified for any analyst positions anywhere (even though my bachelor's is in statistics) because I am not good at statistical analysis or related software.

See if you can find a temp agency who places statistians. I may be off base here, but if you applying to these jobs you don't want that makes me believe that you're kinda just throwing out applications. Its very hard to find a job when you haven't tailored your resume for each position. I know, when you just need to find SOMETHING life is too frantic to really take the time and apply right, so maybe a temp position will help you step back and really look at your job search.

Also, I'm not sure why not knowing the software has led to you not getting a job. How do they know you aren't good at it until they've hired you? Are you not applying to positions out of fear and discounting yourself? You shouldn't do this as most companies will train you once you're hired. There aren't many entry level jobs that expect you to be an expert in anything. I would apply to a entry level analyst job anyhow, and if they ask you about your experience with software, just mention that you had some coursework in it (assuming of course that this is true). When you get hired take copious notes and be sure to ask any questions you have. Also, see if your local library has any guides to whichever programs you'd need. This might make you feel more confident.

[Bobbi]

Thank you, that is a good suggestion.