Career Services and Much, Much More

I graduated one year ago. Still, I have not found a career that matches my Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrative Arts. In the past two months I have visited many, many online job banks and I have performed hundreds of job searches. After reading quite a few articles while seeking guidance, I took one piece of advice and contacted the online version of my College’s Career Services. I was delighted to find newsletters, networking, workshops, career counseling and much, much more.
Soon, however, my delight shifted to anguish and then to disgust. Every link, from newsletters to much, much more, all seemed to eventually lead to one screen; the online application to the Alumni Association. Furthermore, in exchange for $30 a month for 20 months, I will be allowed all this information, and much, much more.
My hostility grew as every link ultimately led to the membership page of the pricey association. Had I not paid enough? Had the $50,000 in school loans not been adequate to warrant me this online privilege? As a student there were certain career services that were freely available. I did not want them then. I need them now.
Moments later…
And calmer…
Even as Alum, there are services that are provided, free of charge. The ‘loop’ that consistently led to the Alumni Association was misleading. One would not have to spend hundreds of dollars to access this online information. One would only have to have the patience to register to use the service. Registration is free. Finding the free registration page is tricky.
Now if you will excuse me, I have some careers to explore, people to network with, counseling to undergo, and much, much more.