Ashley Flores

These are uncertain times for Texas State students. The cost of getting a college education is high, but prospects for getting a job after graduation seem to be low. Ashley Flores tells us more in this Bobcat Update.

Unemployment remains high in the United States -- lingering at more than nine percent. But Marketing Junior Andrew Patterson says he doesn't let it bother him.
(SB: "I'm not really that nervous when I get out of college, maybe because I'm not there yet, but I already have a job with a marketing company, so I should be fine." 00:08)
While some students may be optimistic about finding a job in their field, other students are feeling pressure.
Education Senior Brian Reppart says although he's currently interning at a middle school, he is still worried about finding a job.
(SB: "I'm terrified. I really am. Especially, with teachers right now. The employment rates for teachers have gone down so much with layoffs and just having Ricky Perry cut our budget by more than half." 00:10)
Adviser Allison Birk says Career Services host many programs for students concerned about the job market. The programs offer a range of services -- from polishing up the resumes to meeting employers for interviews.
(SB: "We bring real employers from all different industries in and allow students to interview with those companies in our office so students don't have to travel to San Antonio, Austin." 00:09)
Career Services will also be hosting a Career Fair Prep on September 14th at five p-m on the fifth floor of LBJ for students for those who are interested in getting a quick lesson on the do's and don'ts at a job fair.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Ashley Flores.