How long did it take you to get a job after completing your Bachelor's? I am graduating in...

My take on "jobs" is probably a little "unconventional"....:

We all realize that our dream job is [u]always[/u] one that is in the field of our education. However, my line of thinking has always been "take any job that is suitable (hours/distance) and work while you mail out resumes for a job that is in your field/ that you REALLY want."

Even if it is a $13.00/hr job at Home Depot as an example, (if you are not spending too much on transportation to get there), it gives you marketable experience and INCOME.

I believe that sitting around the house (even though you are mailing resumes) is detrimental to your self-worth.
Get out there and work...[u]meet people[/u]... acquire new and different skills (and send out ONE resume per day while you are doing this).

[i]To answer your question: I worked full-time while getting my degree (mostly night school classes). Left that job a couple of months before getting my degree to join a company run by a guy I used to work with at the first company and then left that job 3 years later to start my own company (somewhat related to my degree field). [/i]

Heartlander · 80-89, M

I was an AFROTC grad and had a job the next day.

Our daughter graduated in the earlier 90s during a period when few were hiring and took a low-level job in a position that was mostly a go-fer and office assistant for the owner of a large local business in a related field to her college degree, though not a perfect fit. She lived at home so it was fine financially and it gave her a chance to catch her breath after a 5-year college program and summers as an intern for a couple of city governments. I think the slower, stress free start worked out well for her in that it gave her a chance to be a non-college student, an adult, and a bit of stress-free freedom while waiting for the economy to pick up and to look around to decide how she wanted to spend the rest of her working adult life. About 18 months later, when her industry started rebounding, she hopped aboard a large firm.

TheSirfurryanimalWales · 61-69, M

Two years..but It turned out alright in the end.
There were over 2million unemployed in Britain at the time.
I applied for loads of jobs I was way overqualified for-until I finally persuaded a school to employ me as a teacher!

OldBrit · 61-69, M

Can't personally comment as I never went to university (other than as an employee).

My kids both did post bachelors degrees. My daughter got a job at the University she studied at as a graduate trainee as she completed her masters. My son did a PhD and got a post doc researcher position (different university) before submitting his thesis and sitting his viva.

Both very lucky.

Motherwifenurseandnanny · 26-30, F

One week nursery

Nanori · F

My degree has been in high demand, even before me and my classmates graduate we were receiving requests from different places

NotSureAboutMyUserName · 31-35, M

Few months.

I took a simple job to pay the bills, then moved on after a few months for a unpaid internship which become a job in like 3 months.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

7 months after my Master's degree and I technically didn't find it. I was recommended by my friend who worked there too.

Mellowgirl · 31-35, F

Unemployed nearly a year and counting...
I don't consider a recent endeavour a job since I was poorly paid and paid very late.

malizz · 70-79, M

Way back when it was no problem. I had an offer, eventually accepted after a post grad year at uni.

James1956 · 61-69, M

I had one waiting for me before I graduated. My college had recruiters come on campus.

KiwiBird · 36-40, F

Got three job offers in my last semester....of my undergraduate degree.

dale74 · M

3-9 months be selective

ArtieKat · M

I landed my first proper job just before taking my Finals - I got it on the strength of having done the course, not on graduating.

Jimthere4fun

Depends on your work experience and what internships you did

Lyfis2live

I was offered one while in my final sem.

V00doo

Immediately

SW-User

BA in ????

I have a BA & Msc

They are a total waste to the work I do now