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Fighting the media gloom: Graduates and young people can have amazing careers

By Sab on 24 August 2010 at 12:31 in Careershifters Blog

The overall impression I’m getting from mass media, and the public who voice their views in the mass media,  is that the only work path (still! Still in 2010 they think this!!)  is to run yourself ragged trying to impress/appeal to employers and examiners. There is no mention of setting up your own business, or going freelance, or having a portfolio career, or even taking a less- than-great part time job to financially help you while you get your real dream career going.These ideas and options could really help young people right now.

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