Recent College Graduate Looking for a job in Texas (Houston: 2009, job market)

[The_Fairfaxian]

From what I've gathered, Texas, although suffering like the rest of the country, is overall better off than most of the country. Here's my situation: I'm basically attaining my Bachelors degree in Economics at the end of this month (August 2009). However, being in the DC area hasn't really helped me to secure a job after wards. Even though the DC area seems to be the best major city for job opportunities, the area's so over-saturated with individuals that have degrees, it seems that one basically needs a Masters to even get an entry-level position (or in some cases, an internship).

My question is how does a college graduate from Maryland attain a job in Texas? Who are the biggest employers and employers that are looking for entry-level individuals, specifically in budgeting, finance (not commission-based financial services), accounting, analyst (either financial, statistical, or economical), and consulting based jobs?

My top two places I would like to move to are Houston and Austin, respectively, but if necessary, I'll tolerate moving to Dallas (with specific conditions) since they seem to have a lot of jobs that would fit my qualifications.

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[TexasTheKid]

Networking is key to getting the type of job you're seeking. The big energy companies (and any big company for that matter) are your best bets for the types of jobs you've listed, so break out your rolodex and rehash some old relationships you may have let slide by the wayside. Also, use your professors for their connections. Chances are, finance professors have network connections spread across the globe in just about every field imaginable. They're an invaluable resource for breaking into any job market.