John Snow: "this is a good time for college grads to be looking for work"

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask/20040818.html

Laura, from Virginia writes:
Is the outlook for employment in the workforce good for people that are just graduating college? I would like a government job, and I was wondering what kind of experiance you need, if the economy can support more college graduates, etc. Thank youLaura

John Snow:
Laura, I think this is a good time for college graduates to be looking for work. Your college degree will put you at an advantage for many career opportunities. I meet with employers all over the country, and they are hiring! Particularly in the small-business sector, skilled employees are extremely sought-after right now. Our economy is the most open, flexible, adaptive and resilient in the world - which means it is always ripe for highly skilled and thoughtful workers. If you would like to work for the government, please visit www.opm.gov to find out about career opportunities in public service.

Mark, from Santa Fe writes:
Mr. Bush has brought us a record federal deficit and a record trade deficit. The OMB has stated that one third of the tax cuts went to the richest 1 of Americans. Mr. Bush will be the first president since Hoover to have presided over the loss of a million jobs, net. The stock market is low and the oil prices are also at record highs. What can you point to that is positive about the Bush economic policy and isn't Mr. Bush in the same spot his father was in? Thanks

John Snow:
Mark, I'm pleased to be able to tell you that there is actually quite a bit of very good economic news due to the President's pro-growth policies. For example, in eleven straight months of job growth we've added 1.5 million new jobs in America. The unemployment rate sits a level lower than each of the past three decades. America's standard of living is on the rise - after-tax income is up 10 percent under President Bush. In addition to the fact that overall homeownership is at an all-time high, the minority homeownership rate set a new record last quarter. That said, there is more to do and this Administration is committed to pushing ahead with initiatives to keep the economy moving forward.

[KamaAina]

1. Perhaps if your degree is from the Univ. of Bangalore

Go Outsourcers Go! Homecoming vs. New Delhi State Oct. 12! :-)

[Protected]

2. Out of touch with reality

What country is this guy living in?

[leesa]

6. The country of Uber-rich...actually it's a different planet

All's well in their world.

[0rganism]

3. Quick! All unemployed college grads, send your resume' to Mr. Snow!

I'd love to have a job in your Treasury Dep't., John. What? You don't have any openings? Well, I hope you won't mind if I list you as a reference.

[tlcandie]

11. Actually, not a bad idea!

Everyone who is unemployed needs to start sending their resumes to all the rethugs and dems so they can see just how many are without jobs and for how long!!

GREAT IDEA! :toast:

[SoCalDem]

4. Looking?? I think they would prefer FINDING...

and finding jobs that pay enough for them to pay their schooll loans AND actually buy food and shelter..

Bzzzzzzt

Wrong again, John

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

5. That's a scary picture.

Looks like the guy eats puppies for breakfast. And I'd agree that it's a good time to be *looking* for work. That's because your job search won't be interrupted by actually working -- since it's not such a great time for actually *getting* work. What a low-life Repiglican tool.

[Veggie Meathead]

9. I disagree.He looks like he suffers from terminal constipation.

[coloradodem2005]

7. Bullshit.

:puke:

[Shopaholic]

8. Then why did my next door neighbor--who graduated with a degree in

Engineering remain unemployed for a year after he graduated from college? He just found a job in the last month and no, it's not in his field!

[tlcandie]

10. Yeah, right!!! Daughter-in-law.. science graduate/degree...

Tried two times to get science teaching position. Two times she was turned down while they hired someone who was more experienced at testing instead!

Give me a break! He needs to find a REAL job!

[BlueMole]

12. Yeah

The high school kids are going back to school. Somebody has to fill those jobs!