2024 College Graduates, how’s the job market?
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Anonymous
 at least you're honest, a DCUM rarity.
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The college name is what matters. Not the HS. |
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Yes this is true. I have seen this as well at other esteemed schools, the regular fin aid students aren't getting anything impressive, or even nothing at all. Only the wealthy kids are getting anything. |
Anonymous
I can see that with CS. My field is fairly specialized and while we train new grads we are looking for specific undergrad experience and execs might refer someone they think fits the role but does not. We also have a corporate culture where execs 100% do not expect us to hire their referrals, which I imagine is somewhat unique! |
Our connection said that the company philosophy is to never cut back on new grad hires, even when laying off other areas
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How does a recruiter/company/firm know which kids are on financial aid and which kids are wealthy? |
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Navigating the intricate web of connections that lead to high-paying jobs after graduation from prestigious universities like Yale can be a daunting task. My DS recently shed light on the challenges faced by those from LC or MC backgrounds in accessing these coveted opportunities. It seems that a significant barrier exists, with affluent students seemingly monopolizing access to influential networks through familial connections and social circles.
The disparity is stark: while the affluent students effortlessly navigate the corridors of privilege, those from less privileged backgrounds find themselves on the outside looking in. Unless one possesses exceptional athletic or musical talents, breaking into these exclusive circles seems like an insurmountable feat. It appears that prowess in sports or the arts grants access to the coveted inner sanctum, where one's social capital is measured by their ability to attract attention and admiration. In this ecosystem of privilege, the currency is not merely wealth but also influence and status. Athletes and musicians, despite their modest backgrounds, possess a certain allure that transcends monetary means. Their ability to captivate and charm earns them coveted spots within the elite social circles, where they are sought after not just for their talents but also for the doors they can open. It's a transactional world, where relationships are forged on the basis of mutual benefit. While it's disheartening to acknowledge this reality, it's important to recognize the systemic barriers that perpetuate inequality within these institutions. As my DS has pointed out, it's not merely about merit but also about who you know and how you can leverage those connections for personal gain. |
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AI is making experienced programmers significantly more productive which starts reducing the pipeline of new hires. Same thing is happening in many white collar professions So many of you are repeating the same mantras about the Internet in 1994…it’s too slow, nobody will buy furniture/car/suits, etc over the Internet (my industry is safe), etc. The ray of hope is that the Internet spawned completely new job creators like social media and new job categories. You have to believe AI will do the same. |
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Is this chat GPT?? Who talks like this… |
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Where did he shed this light? Where does he work now? What was his major? |
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No, honestly. The high school name matters more. I have seen this play out a million times over. Top privates (even in DC) have very tight alumni networks in high places and they look out for new graduates. DCUM loves to scoff at people who they perceive as wasting money at Sidwell, STA, etc but this is really when those schools prove their worth. |
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My dd is getting an anthropology degree at UVA and has had great internships each year, all in nonprofit though. I suspect she will graduate next year with a great job though she is not gonna be doing soulless consulting work for sure. |
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The wealthy kids are getting jobs at daddy's firm or through other connections. The normal students lack this and are struggling. |
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+1. The Potomac school alumni network is a prime example. DS graduated from UVA last year without a job in-waiting. He reached out to the Potomac alumni network and received a high paying job one week after. |
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| The Yale Athletics Career Network is really powerful (but the most impressive is the Stanford one). |