out of college, time for a job? Options

[Hanyo]

Just a got a question for everyone where. How long did it take everyone to find a job after college?

I know some friends who went traveling right after and didn't find a job until half a year later. I have another friend who started working as a private contractor getting paid $40 per hour before he graduated.

I'm currently graduated 1 week ago, and i feel like i'm a bumb already.

second questions is: when you did find a job, where and how did you get it? Through friends? Through craigslist? Monster track?

[GriffGirl]

Craigslist is a great resource for job postings... I'd stay away from Monster and Careerbuilder and sites like those, I have never had even any REMOTE luck with those.

The best way to get a job is to know someone. That means you have to network, meet people anywhere, everywhere, you never know when you're gonna meet someone who knows someone who knows a guy looking for someone... Your school probably also offers job placement assistance, that's a great resource. And yeah, research! Where do you WANT to work? You don't know they're not hiring until you send them your resume, cover letter, etc and follow up a week later. GET AN INTERVIEW ANYWAY even if they say they're not hiring. Then follow up with them periodically, remind them you exist.

Go to the library, there's tons of books out on how to get a job. It's the unorthodox stuff that more often than not helps you find a job. Be creative.