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Temple U Grads Head From Ceremony to Career Fair

by KATHY MATHESON, Associated Press Writer , May 15, 2009

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“I know the economy is bad,” said Dubin, 24, adding he’s “just trying to get any information I can.”

He’s thinking about government work, which is one of the fields in which Brown said she sees opportunities. President Barack Obama has restored some faith in the system, she said, so public-sector employers should be strong.

She also sees good prospects in education, health care and smaller, entrepreneurial companies.

Brown had no idea when she planned the open house whether graduates would show up. But she said it was important for the career center to practice what it preaches: “Think outside of the box. Put yourself out there.”

“We’re putting our money where our mouth is,” Brown said. “We’re giving it a shot. ... I think the intention behind it and the goodwill behind it hopefully will not be lost.”

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