Entry Level Job (Fairfax, Appalachia, Washington: sales, real estate, rent)

[jnseabolt]

Good day,

I am a recent college graduate (2006) and have my bachelor's degree from an accredited University here in North Carolina.

I am considering relocating to NOVA quite soon and wanted to reach out to see if y'all (yes it's a southern thing ) knew of any places currently hiring at the entry level.

I do have two years of professional experience but it has mainly pertained to real estate and the mortgage industry.

I am looking for a place to make a strong solid career and not just jump from company to company.

Thanks in advance!

Jonathan

[Darksword]

What is your degree in? Are you looking for something with the Federal govt. or something in the private sector?

[jnseabolt]

Hey Darksword,

I guess I should have mentioned my degree. I have a BSBA in Management and Marketing. I would very much like to work with the Federal Govt or a Govt Contractor but haven't received much feedback from that industry thus far.

I am honestly open to any industry and I have a strong suit in sales but honestly want to have a career where I am less dependent on commission and more dependent on a guaranteed salary.

[mielcre]

Hi there,

I just got a job with the Fed. Government. Look into Federal Career Intern program and apply as soon as possible. Let me know if you need more info regarding the program.

Good luck

[Appalachian]

Any other ideas for breaking into the Defense Industry as a civilian with no clearance but a clear background?

Thanks!

[lokahi]

Unfortunately, many contracting firms won't look at you if you don't live in the area. They don't want to deal with relo, etc. If you have enough $, and are willing to make the jump, I would come to DC, rent a small basement apt., throw out tons of resumes and temp while you wait. There are lots of great temp agencies that place folks into contracting firms, and if they like you, they'll most likely hire you. In many places, temping is frowned on, but in DC it can lead to some great jobs. It can be frustrating, b/c you may not get hired at the first place you go, but once you're in the city, you can network, and that is what drives jobs in DC, who you know. Best of luck!

[Nancy in Nokomis]

I think NOVA is a great area for jobs - and really good for a young person to get a foothold before they move on.

[akorosdc]

Originally Posted by Appalachian

Any other ideas for breaking into the Defense Industry as a civilian with no clearance but a clear background?

Thanks!

You can try finding someone at WHS (Washington Headquarter Services) to talk to, they handle a lot of the HR and recruiting work for the DoD. When I was trying to get into defense contracting they're the ones I dealt with, and later when I got an internship with DoD I worked with them again in the hiring/clearance process. My contact there still sends out advice and announcements regularly.

The website's not so hot (a lot is under construction), but just try and contact/bug people until you get some sort of response.

[VRE332]

Originally Posted by lokahi

In many places, temping is frowned on, but in DC it can lead to some great jobs.

That is absolutely true. There's so many good jobs here, let your resume and the seekers do the work for you.

[VRE332]

Originally Posted by Fairfax Mom

I think NOVA is a great area for jobs - and really good for a young person to get a foothold before they move on.

It's a double edge sword. Get pimped and, and be pimped