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Originally Posted by Blossom
We got a stipend while he was in college so yes it was worth it. We were able to save up to move here. The problem is there just isn't many entry level jobs right now. Raleigh has 4 universities and graduation just happened last month so they go fast not to mention my hubby is turning 40 so he has to compete with those younger than him.
We had a consultation with a free service offer here that helps with job hunting and resume. They told him the best bet would be to get on a factory where he could quickly move up the chain with him having a degree and the experience so now he has a good resume thanks to them and before it was too outdated we are starting to send them out again. The HVAC is just temp work to pay the bills as our savings is depleted but the in laws are helping out alot till he finds work.
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Without special skills like technology and engineering government jobs are his best bet especially at his age. Tell him to go to Federal, State and Local installations in his area and look for postings of Civil Service tests. A BA or BS will get him in the door. They pay better and have good retirement after 20 years.
If his dad knows folks in high management positions, try networking through his contacts. Entering private industry at low levels usually goes nowhere and may end in permanent unemployment as one passes age 50. That is especially true with our tendency to outsource good starting jobs to Asia.
Government jobs are usually NOT advertised so there is less competition to get them. Plus, they offer promotional tests to move up with very little competition if one is good at test taking.
If he wants to stay in private industry, it may pay to apply to foreign corporations especially in Japan, China, Germany and the UK. Those companies like to hire Americans. Many have US installations so he may not have to move overseas.