Re:It's about time... (Score 1)

Being in my early twenties, just about to enter graduate school, I hate to think that my father passed on some wisdom that I appreciated but I think it applies to quite to this problem. He always said, "Do whatever you want. Just learn the business of the business." It took me a while but I believe I understand where he was coming from. No matter what area you choose to specialize in, learn how the business application of it works and you will be successful and enjoy what you do. Whether it's mechanical engineering or information technology, if you understand how the business works, you will understand when opportunity presents itself and you will take advantage of it. Or, you will know when to create an opportunity and cultivate into a job. That being said, I don't believe that there aren't any jobs, I just believe that people have a hard time of looking at the bigger picture and seeing where their degree can be applied. It takes more than going to Monster.com or looking at a well-known company's employment section to find a job. It takes research of a target company, recognition of who has the ability to create a job, and the ability to sell one's self to that person. This is something every person, whether he/she has received their bachelors, masters or doctorate, must do in order to be successful.