Ok, so my degree is Business/marketing, graduating in May.

I have 2 interviews this week, one of which is mostly a sales position, atleast marketing related and one is more of an IT/Client based position.

My question is this...


Lets say hypothetically I'm offered a job outside of my major, that I might like, not love before I'm ever offered a job within my major... do I take it? Or do I hold off and wait for a job that I REALLY want within my major. Also note, what if I turn it down and don't find a job? Also to note, I have not been offered any jobs yet, just trying to think ahead.

2/13/2006 6:49:14 PM

My big advice would be to get through the interviews first. You can evaluate each of the jobs while you are on the interviews... you should be judging the office's/job's fit with your interests, just as they are judging your fit with them. Don't let your preparation for accepting a job distract you for preparing for the interview.

Once you get an offer, thank them & express your enthusiasm, then ask for time to think it over. That will allow you time to connect with the other employer to see where you stand with them, and connect with your counselor in the Career Center to discuss your options in depth. Individual appointments are a great time to talk over your options.

2/13/2006 7:04:10 PM

i beleive that most ppl end up working outside their field of study. unless you plan on job hopping it isnt that big of a deal, since you'll have relevant experience in that new area.

2/13/2006 8:28:40 PM

I wouldn't recommend holding out for too long because you may find yourself without a job after graduation and in a bit of a panic.

I just graduated in December. I insisted on looking for a job in my field in Wake County and only looked for a job in my field. I refused to look or accept anything less than exactly what I wanted and now I'm up the creek without a paddle. Looking at less ideal jobs, but I feel pressured because of money and wish I had taken one of the jobs I turned down.

yeah, i'm stupid and now i know better.

2/13/2006 10:15:15 PM

The purpose of the interview is to find out whether you will like the job and the team with whom you will be working.

2/13/2006 10:26:36 PM