Thursday, September 24, 2009

OU Alumnus sheds light on gloomy job market



With unemployment reaching all time highs and full economic recovery still months away, many OU graduates are realizing how difficult it can be to find a job in their field of interest.

Many have turned to lower income part-time jobs like pizza delivery, which often times rely heavily on tips, to get by. But with local businesses suffering and tipping amounts down, this alternative is becoming increasingly difficult.

“While I have been getting interviews and looking into other job possibilities, going to graduate school has become more realistic,” says 2008 OU History graduate Chris Salius.

“Staying at a part-time job and continuing my education is about the best thing I can do at this point”.

Here is my interview with '08 graduate Chris Salius:

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