[I'm inebriated]

Originally Posted by Featherlite 07

Yeah, you guys are right. My resume seems small because I have only had one real job and all the examples have 2 or 3 listed.

Yeah that's one downside, I had two internships on my resume before I even graduated which probably helped.

I'd just do what I said then and start attending meetings for an association and talk to people.

[F1VENOM]

Originally Posted by Featherlite 07

Yeah, you guys are right. My resume seems small because I have only had one real job and all the examples have 2 or 3 listed.

Don't make that mistake of thinking you need a few more jobs, you just need highlights. Like Leroy said, network and get some responsibilities outside of work. Taking point on fundraisers, charity work, local events, etc. can really set you apart and show that you're a bit more mature than a typical recent grad.

[cynicalrider]

I'm excited to see what's out there in April. Would be sweet if I could get a job at an agency.

[I'm inebriated]

But most importantly, meet people. There's a reason the sayings "it's not what you know it's who you know" exists

My first internship, my first job out of college, and my current job I all got in part because of who I know.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by cynicalrider

I'm excited to see what's out there in April. Would be sweet if I could get a job at an agency.

I'm waiting to see what raise I will get at my first eval.

[cynicalrider]

Raises blow. Job hopping is the way to go. A quick search of someone with my experience puts me in the 90-120k range. Would be schweet if I could seal one of those.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by cynicalrider

Raises blow. Job hopping is the way to go. A quick search of someone with my experience puts me in the 90-120k range. Would be schweet if I could seal one of those.

What the hell do you do?

[cynicalrider]

Web Developer. I make things on websites look good.

[cynicalrider]

I'm also 6 years deep in my career.

[lowbudgethero]

god dammit, I'm 3 jobs and 3.5 years into my career

I can always thank ST:A for an existential crisis

[F1VENOM]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

god dammit, I'm 3 jobs and 3.5 years into my career

I can always thank ST:A for an existential crisis

lol, do you make at least $20/hr? That's what a graduate student makes part time in Materials Science.

[I'm inebriated]

I'm with my second company, and 1 year 10 months into my career. My move was from a field consultant to an office job though.

[cynicalrider]

I had the biggest jump in salary just from my past 2 jobs. I started at like $30k, and was only making like $35k at the end of 4 years.

[Featherlite 07]

im 2.5 years in my career and still poor

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by F1VENOM

lol, do you make at least $20/hr? That's what a graduate student makes part time in Materials Science.

Almost, I make 19.5x/hr Started at 32K with Drexel and now at 36K with Princeton.

I call BS though if this is a university sponsored stipend

[cynicalrider]

Yeah I never stopped being poor. But at least now I'm moved in with the g/f and we have a nicely furnished apartment. Wish I had my college loans paid off.

[F1VENOM]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

Almost, I make 19.5x/hr Started at 32K with Drexel and now at 36K with Princeton.

I call BS though if this is a university sponsored stipend

Tuition waiver. You're paid by who you work for.

[FrolessWonder]

I'm ~5 years into my career continually, but I worked my first IT contract when I was 16.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by F1VENOM

Tuition waiver. You're paid by who you work for.

Gotcha, 30-32K is the norm here, but it's definitely not hourly.

[F1VENOM]

Originally Posted by lowbudgethero

Gotcha, 30-32K is the norm here, but it's definitely not hourly.

Sounds like it's the same and time to go back.

[lowbudgethero]

Originally Posted by F1VENOM

Sounds like it's the same and time to go back.

Application sent already lol. Luckily my job is flexible enough to work and get my degree. Plus, my job pays for it and credits transfer directly into PhD program. Problem is I'm still going to have to spend most of my money just to live in this state.