Please explain your job qualifications. Maybe some us us older FReepers have been in the same boat and can help point you in the right direction. No insult intended, just FRiendly advice..... :)
My most applicable skill as a recent graduate (graduated today in fact with a B.S. in Economics) would be my econometric skills.
I can model near anything using different regression techniques and I also have experience with forecasting.
I have the qualifications for any entry level data analysis/forecasting position. Unfortunately those positions are being taken by those with either A) Higher Education (PhD, Masters) or B) 3-5 years of experience.
Problem A I can address through obtaining a Masters in Economics, problem B not so much.
My whole point in this thread is that the older generation, while having some brilliant reasons to dislike the younger generation, should be encouraging and mentoring us. They will be gone eventually and the world will be left to us, we could use some FRiendly advice and mentoring.