JOBS: Careers After College

It's supposed to be so simple. You go to college, get decent grades, get your diploma, then - voila! - you get a good job in your chosen field and live happily ever after. Hey, isn't that what they told you in the High School Guidance Office? Isn't that why Mom and Dad said to go to college in the first place?

Welcome to America in the 21st century. An Associates or Bachelor's degree nowadays is the equivalent of a firm pat on the back. It feels good, but doesn't mean much. Unless you're a superstar in a ridiculously specialized career path or just received your Master's, you're competition for a good job is.... overwhelming. Depending on your field of study, there are all sorts of tricks and methods to get yourself noticed... but chances are, you 're aware of the fact that networking and knowing the right person beats a clever resume any day. This section is for the stuff that isn't so obvious... like how to deal with the cold, impersonal tundra of internet job hunting. Or how to proceed when you realize your degree in Packaging Science was the biggest mistake of your life.