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how to get experience


i am master degree student, and i am trying to build experience, but so far it is so hard to find any internship or research project. everybody is looking for la creme de la creme. but what about average people with no experience and a 3.6 gpa. am i doomed to waitressing job my whole life or what
 

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Login to find out (July 18, 2005 at 8:52pm)
Start working at a company that you want to work at, even if the position isnt in your field (e.g. secretary) prove to them you are a hard worker. Within 6-9 months, look for the opening and apply for a job internally.
 
Login to find out (July 17, 2005 at 3:20am)
Maha what about internships u did in under grad??
 
Login to find out (July 16, 2005 at 1:06pm)
hahahahhaha you are too funny... if everyone was a liar, then everyone would be on top, then there wouldn't be a top!!! lollllllllllllllll
 
Login to find out (July 4, 2005 at 1:01am)
Maha, selling yourself might sound really stupid and fake, but we all have to do it on a daily basis..... when you are in an interview, you should be like "look at me... I'm so great... I'm the greatest"... to a certain extent - confident, but not too cocky... I know what you are going through...... beef up your resume and add as much experience as you can (some of which you might consider stupid, but others would add some value on it)..... you have to be persistent and start knocking on doors..... there are tonnes of qualified professionals..... and you have to differentiate yourself from the pack by being persistent and at times overselling yourself....

You should approach the company you are interested in and offer your services for free in the first 1-3 months.... as a trial period, where you will be able to shine.... this will get your foot in the door.....

If there are specific companies you are interested in, let us know.. you just never know....:)

Good luck
Omar,
 
Login to find out (July 3, 2005 at 2:16pm)
thanks i'll check it out
 
Login to find out (July 3, 2005 at 1:00pm)
Maha,
Boston works is organizing career events. Check out bostonworks.com
 
Login to find out (July 3, 2005 at 7:17am)
hey gurl, try these: american insitute of physics: www.aip.org
or math societies: archives.math.utk.edu
check out their event calender, maybe there is a conference you can attend...even if it's not local, it's worth the trip! also- have u considered teaching? i can't say enough how wonderful of an experience it is if you can find the right school to fit you and there's such a nationwide need for teachers in the math and sciences, you'd be a shooin.
 
Login to find out (July 2, 2005 at 10:17pm)
thanks man
 
Login to find out (July 2, 2005 at 9:27pm)
maha, depending on your live, you can start by going to networking events such as netsap (network of south asian professionals). Here in DC, they have several happy hours, socials where you can mingle and exchange busn.cards. Alot of desis here are MBA grads and looking to network. Secondly, you may want to check out your college's career center and find out out professional org. events on campus i.e. marketing club, accounting clubs..most of these clubs cater to graduating students and linking them with contacts in their professions.. good luck w/ your search..
ciao
 
Login to find out (July 2, 2005 at 11:15am)
how do i join these professional organizations. where to look for them
 
Login to find out (July 2, 2005 at 11:09am)
Maha - Well, I agree with Dcguy28's comments with regards to sell yourself during the interview process and add value to the company. In addition, you should look for non-paid or paid internship opportunites or volunteer work to gain experience. Also, join professional organizations related to field and network.
 
Login to find out (July 2, 2005 at 12:27am)
u say what u are passionate about, why yer in the field you are in and what you really would love to do with your life...and think about how the position u are applying for now will help you to achieve that goal. honey i know exactly what yer talking about..i know in a capitalistic society if feels like u really have to sell your ego, but it's not really that at all...sell yer heart. i'm sure what u lack in work experience u more than make up for in understanding modern theory and applications to things..and have done research projects and such that u can most certainly add on yer resume..that's also experience girl! also- try volunteering somewhere until a paid job comes along...not everyday, but a few hours so u still have time for yourself to job hunt and interview. good luck chica!
 
Login to find out (July 1, 2005 at 8:16pm)
i have a very good background in physics and mathematics.
anything involving these too subject would be great specially math. that's like my friend.
on the other side, i grew up in an culture where selling your self and talking about your strength, is kind tabu. so i really don't know what i Will say like am representing what i am or just being obnoxious.
 
Login to find out (July 1, 2005 at 12:29pm)
Maha: What's your field? What type of a job are you looking for?
 
Login to find out (July 1, 2005 at 11:21am)
First off, don't worry. The market is coming back and there are alot of opportunities. Your GPA is pretty darn good, and i doubt anyone would question your academic record. Professionally, internships help me alot non-paid or paid. Also, you need to sell yourself during the interview process. Regardless of experience, you need to show you can add 'value' to an organization. Value through your willingess to learn, grow and be a contributor. If you can articulate each of these points, trust me, you will get hired. Good luck and inshallah you will be aight. Plus, think of locations where jobs are in demand. Like Northern VA, DC area, Tampa, Chicago, New Mexico, Phoenix, etc..