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Now what?
OK, I've got a degree. What does that mean? Does this mean I can find a better job than most people? So now I'm a communication expert, right. Let's see what companies are looking for at the moment in the field of communication. Oh, when I select 'communication' some companies seem to believe that I'll probably be able to be a software engineer. Uhm, I'm a communication scientist, anyone heard of? Oh, here's a company that is looking for a communication advisor. Oops, sorry, I don't have five years of working experience in the field. I just recieved my degree. Maybe I should aim less high, looking for jobs that don't require an university degree. Let's see....Ah, still in the software business. Nope! But here's another frightening word: marketing specialist. Most times I pronounced in the past the M-word it's not in a positive sense. I don't think I was brought to this world to sell other peoples business.
What am I looking for? On the one hand I have a vision, on the other a total lack of experience. Where can I find a job where I can learn about the real world and in the mean time don't get brainwashed by that same world and lose my vision? Is this Utopia or is it within reach?
It's a possibility we could talk about that you could help us have Qumana make inroads in the European blogging and knowledge management scene (that is, if you like the app enough to get into it).
I have in my vision an European branch office in the Netherlands (partly so that i can come there and visit on a regular basis ;-)
Posted by: Jon Husband at September 20, 2004 1:37 AMGood lucking with the job search! Veel succes! Just one remark about the M-word. I myself am a marketing research analyst and don't like - hate is too extreme - selling. It's a misconception that all marketing is sales or selling.
Posted by: Tal van Dijk at October 7, 2004 11:28 AM
