Do you have to be exceptional to get a job?

completedit

I have a Masters in Economics but I don’t feel very bright. I’m quite apprehensive about the future and what’s to come? I feel I lack the adequate skills to actually do anything of use in the working world? I don’t know what my talents are? I’m not particularly bright and i’m Quite slow processing things. I’d say I’m a people person, in that i’m likeable and charismatic in a youthful energetic exuberant sort of way but I need to improve my communication skills if I actually want to do something that relies on face to face interaction.

So, can someone give me some positive stories? I have worked quite a bit but have no ‘real career’ experience.

Guy:Incognito

completedit wrote: »

Do you have to be exceptional to get a job? .

**looks in mirror**

Definitely not.

ice.cube

Have a look at some of the graduate programs out there, they offer great training for entry level employees with lines of progression. You will learn a lot from your your first job out of college so no need to panic. Plenty of opportunity at the moment!

Jim2007

completedit wrote: »

I have a Masters in Economics but I don’t feel very bright. I’m quite apprehensive about the future and what’s to come? I feel I lack the adequate skills to actually do anything of use in the working world?

Most graduates are in the same situation - not much to contribute in the work place.... that is why they have graduate programs, to make you productive.

Check out the programs being offered by multination in Ireland and across the EU/EEA/CH, there are lots of opportunities to get you started.

beauf

You have to be (mostly but not always) exceptional to be paid exceptionally.
But there are always roles at every level in different places.

GalwayGrrrrrl

You are exceptional - only a small percentage of the population have a masters degree. This shows you have a certain intelligence level and a work ethic good enough to pass the exams. A graduate scheme would be perfect for you, to practice your people skills.

mariaalice

No of course not, make sure you have some sort of work experience though if you have never worked through college or you masters and you are in your mid-twenties it might look a bit unusual.

CV & Interview 101: How to Apply and Interview for Jobs by Sinead English is a book that might help you.

_Brian

completedit wrote: »

I have a Masters in Economics but I don’t feel very bright. I’m quite apprehensive about the future and what’s to come? I feel I lack the adequate skills to actually do anything of use in the working world? I don’t know what my talents are? I’m not particularly bright and i’m Quite slow processing things. I’d say I’m a people person, in that i’m likeable and charismatic in a youthful energetic exuberant sort of way but I need to improve my communication skills if I actually want to do something that relies on face to face interaction.

So, can someone give me some positive stories? I have worked quite a bit but have no ‘real career’ experience.

I’ve been interviewing in different companies for near 20years now
What stands out in that post is a massive lack of confidence, if that is bleeding through in an interview scenario then it would hurt your chances.

The vast majority of the population are ordinary people capable of ordinary things. You demonstrated you are capable of more by completing your masters.

Maybe seek the help of a career guidance specialist to help with direction and interview prep.