Hi,
I finished a Masters degree in Business with Management in January 2013, officially graduating in July 2013, but have yet to gain graduate-calibre employment.
Prior to my Masters, I was working as an administrative assistant and having failed to gain relevant employment after my qualification, I was employed on a three-month temporary contract between April and June 2013 as a ‘contract services administrator’ and then as a ‘faculty support assistant administrator’ on another temporary contract which is ongoing.
I do intend on applying for numerous graduate programmes when they open for applications again in September 2014, but was wondering how prospective employers would perceive the transition from a Masters degree to an administrator level and then to an assistant administrator level?
At the moment I feel as though I can’t justify this transition and I am pigeon-holed in basic administration. I am struggling to enter the procurement and supply chain management field which I aim to pursue as a career so was wondering if I still remain with a ‘graduate CV’ or opt for a ‘career change’ CV as it is now been quite some time since I completed my course?
Do you think I will still be eligible to apply for agraduate scheme even though I completed my course in January 2013? How would prospective employers view this?
Many thanks in advance for your help.