job marketing for new business grads in Indiana (marketing) (Indianapolis: sales, insurance)

[introspective1]

Edit: Sorry i meant to say in the title "job market for new business grads in Indiana"


I graduated from IUPUI in 2007 and have wanted to stay in the indianapolis area to work, but feel as though I may need to move, although the job market is tough everywhere. Is it me or does Indianapolis not have very many marketing (especially entry level) positions available? The only time I get an interview is for some insurance company, who will interview just about anybody, or some door to door sales job (not a legit sales job with at least a small salary or reputable company). I have a bachelors in Marketing but no internship experience, but I should at least be able to get an entry level job. I am about ready to give up and go back to school for something else--thinking IT or maybe even getting certified to teach ( i know, two totally different fields).

What is the best way to get your foot in the door here in order to get a marketing position (like marketing assistant, account manager, etc.)?

Is the job market for Marketers really that bad here??


advice, please and thank you...

[domergurl]

In this economy, you need to be willing to move. You could could get lucky and find a rep position in Indy, but with a company that's elsewhere. One of my housemates during the Bush I recession of the early 90's, who is an IU marketing MBA had 1 job offer in Atlanta, so she took it. I experienced the same thing, over 200 resumes, 3 job interviews, 1 offer, fortunately, in Chicago, but still, I was applying for jobs all over the country.

I'd expand your job hunt. Look at it like a 2 year adventure. Oh to be young and mobile again ... sigh.

[possibleresident13]

So you are saying the job market in Indianapolis is pretty much dead altogether except for insurance salesmen?

[introspective1]

Possible, I think so, but I am no expert. I have a co-worker who has a degree in Medical Assisting and that is one of the fastest growing professions but she cant get hired anywhere, much less an interview. Sorry I know that is not encouraging. However, I do know that we do not have a double digit unemployment rate like some places (las vegas, for example).

[domergurl]

I just think that the best strategy is to make yourself mobile, if that's possible. If not, be prepared to wait.