Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
October 04, 2005
You Want Fries With That?
My friend and former work-study, William, is still unemployed four months after graduation. We were able to bring him on for the summer, but once his status as a student went *poof* we couldn't really have him on payroll. So now he does a bit of work for us in exchange for computer time and occasional lunches. It's quite sad really, the way he ambles about campus, chatting up administrators and looking for job openings. Although he has interviewed with numerous construction and civil engineering firms he has yet to receive a job offer. I suspect they're not quite sure what to make of his degree in Management Engineering and concentration in civil. He has also applied to most of the openings at WPI, many of which he is qualified or over-qualified for.
He's at the point where a job at Moe's or even Target would do. And it's scary really, that a graduate with such a well-rounded resume can't find a real job. It makes me feel a little guilty, holding a job that he'd like to have, that he's plenty qualified for and enthusiastic about. But quitting my job in hopes that he'll get it probably won't get either of anywhere.
In short, he needs a job. Any job. And soon, so he can keep eating. (We'll ignore that he's still paying for dry-cleaning, a luxury most of us forego). Anyone know of an entry-level civil engineering, human resources, or project managment position? The kid can do it all, so I'd really hate to see him flipping burgers or screaming "Welcome to Moe's!".
Posted by criminal at October 4, 2005 04:13 PM
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There are a bunch of jobs at all the different Tufts campuses... he might want to peruse the jobs and see if there is anything he might be interested in... The benefits are great... 3 weeks vacation, 13 sick days, 2 personal days, 12-13 holidays...
here is the link: http://www2.openhire.com/onlinejobs/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=allpositions&company_id=15498&version=1&CFID=9196856&CFTOKEN=1b022d1-d5ca5daa-5ece-4449-a84a-e2ee448c14c3
Posted by: lauren at October 4, 2005 05:22 PM
Does he want to move to Ohio? My company has zillions of job openings in Columbus - and even Cleveland.
Posted by: Jen at October 4, 2005 06:13 PM