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In my mind it's just rude to live in a country without making at least some effort (even if you fail) to learn the language. To me it's just common courtesy, unless you're elderly and unable to remember/learn.
The biggest flaw with my degree is the fact it isn't "career specific" :P
therefore im ideally suited for plenty of careers, but not geared towards a specific one (like nursing and educational students tend to be).
This can be a flaw or a strength. My degree isn't particularly specific when it comes to having just a BS in it, but that means it can fit or be molded into a variety of different careers. I wouldn't see it as a flaw, especially given the fact that it means you can be more versatile in where you decide to go and what to do with your career. It's just the 'getting in' part that's the hardest.
I am not sure why you majored in Social Science, if you weren't planning on teaching? Yes, look up "Teach for America". They will take you, if you have a bachelor's degree. I think you teach at an inner city school or the like for 2 years, and then you have your teaching credential. There isn't much you can do with a liberal arts degree, other than teach. Teaching is a great and meaningful job. And if teaching in the inner city isn't your deal, then you can switch to a different district or teach at a private school, once you have your credential.
I would think twice about working overseas. It could really affect (negatively) the way future potential employers view you.
Actually most employers would consider people who have worked overseas positively especially for large companies with overseas operations.
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Why is it a bad thing to work overseas? I'd really like to know why. I imagine in some jobs it would be a great asset.
Teaching English in Korea was something suggested to me, but I simply don't feel comfortable residing in a country where I don't speak the language and the last thing I want is to add to the stereotype of the dumb monolingual american (I studied Spanish). Plus, I'd rather be there for pleasure, not work, with a basic grasp of Korean. *shrug*
I also wonder how you can teach English when you don't even speak the native language of the people you're teaching...
They are not really looking for someone who is fluent in Korean, they are just looking for native English speakers so the students can practice and further improve their English speaking abilities.
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Do you have a resume? There are resume formats for students with no work history that you can search for online. The resumes I have seen included anything from leadership roles in student groups to volunteer positions.
Some companies may only want to see where you actually worked for pay, but if you get a nice resume together and drop it off to any small company you can think of or walk into, that could work. Some walk-in types of business would be tax offices, medical offices, small law firms, etc.
In other words, don't wait to see a job posted online. Actively go out and either drop your resume off, fax it with a cover letter, or put a mailing together snail-mail. This might seem really old-school, but I have seen this work even in NYC (only for low-wage jobs in places like mom and pop businesses, though).
I know several people who are recent college grads who are teaching English in different Asian countries. They made 2 year commitments to teach and are paid enough to afford decent housing, food, expenses, and travel within the area when school is not in session. It's a great opportunity.
Oh, and I would teach English before I worked a fast food or retail job. With teaching English, you are building a resume and gaining valuable experience. With fast food, you are earning minimum wage alongside 16 year olds. Unless you want to go into fast food management....
I know several people who are recent college grads who are teaching English in different Asian countries. They made 2 year commitments to teach and are paid enough to afford decent housing, food, expenses, and travel within the area when school is not in session. It's a great opportunity.
A good friend of mine's sister did this in South Korea. She still has no decent job after coming back stateside a year after the teaching concluded. It is no guarantee, nor does it even appear to be that helpful.
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