My nephew graduated last year from college and has applied at quite a few companies but has had no luck in securing a job. He has considered applying here but I am adamantly against it. Am I wrong for not wanting him to work for WFC or should I just let him experience this mess as a lesson for the future?
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@asr+1apcb0or I don't think anyone believes that a first job is meaningless, but by the time someone hits 45 they will have had a slew of roles, and probably be in one that's pretty different than that first job out of college. Someone in their early 20s has so much runway, and the market is tough for them. First job, they just need to pick up a couple of skills –– and learn what they are good at / enjoy –– before moving on and building on that foundation. Brene Brown had a really unusual career path. She worked construction, was a bar tender etc. but she learned something at every step of her career. She often says "make sure nothing is wasted".
At one time, I would have told a young employee not to get too comfortable at WF –– you can lured to stay decades for the money, PTO etc. Then if you want to work at a start up or more innovative company, it'll be a tough sell with only years of big banking experience on your resume.
But given how WF has changed, I doubt anyone straight out of school would fall victim to inertia thanks to the pay and perks.
Your first job, you can’t be choosy. So you have to take what you can get.
On the other hand, even though I have been in tech, I have advised any young people against pursuing that occupation because their job will just get offshored eventually anyway. I know, it has happened several times to me over the years already and it would have happened here except I got out while the getting was good. I recognize the pattern by now.
I advise younger folks to pursue the medical field, even if it is a technical component of it. You know there is a demand and no one will offshore that!
Avoid retail. Lots of other areas in the bank, if he has a useable skillset.
Your first job out of college is VERY important! When you interview for your first job the focus is what did you do in college. When you interview for your second job college is merely a checkmark and the focus is what have you done at your current job. It is impossible for me to give advice for his situation but I'm certain his choice of first job is extremely important if he has a choice to make. COVID gives a valid reason for not getting a job right out of college so I say be picky if possible.
This is a layoff site.
Sounds like he shouldn't listen to any of his uncle's career advice
Yes, 22 yo grads should be extremely picky and only work for the best company in the world. He should hold out for years and live at home until that happens.
When you graduate you take what you can get. Then you narrow your focus when you gain experience and skills.
I thought adults let other adults make their own decisions. Sounds like a creepy aunt or uncle to me. "I'M ADAMENTLY AGAINST IT!"
I shudder to think of this likely 22 to 24 year old sucking on the teet of this person.
Everybody makes choices. Let the young man makes his own.
Can’t hurt to apply if there’s a suitable opening. If he actually gets an offer you can help him weigh the pros and cons at that time.
tell him to learn his craft so he can get a job; college is just checking a box but gives absolutely no useless skills!
He has a lot of work to do, ask him why he did not get any of the jobs he already applied for? That is usually where someone starts.
You should let him experience being hired anywhere
@OP. Until he gets the offer from Wells there should be no concern. he might not get the opportunity to experience the mess.
Beggar can’t be chooser
Breaking news, WF isn't a "mess" in all LOBs. Of the k-d wants to apply, I can't think of a good reason to stop 'em.
If he hasn’t had any luck anywhere what makes you think we’d take him? Maybe you should both look elsewhere