Your future direction probably is less clear than if you studied engineering. Interviewing others and taking an aptitude test will help you find what kind of work you're suited for. Your college placement center will likely have such testing available.

What are your options?

While some corporations hire liberal arts majors as well as MBAs, other organizations may be targeting candidates just like you. Look up charities and professional associations that match your interests.

Any non-profits hiring?

Draw on your activities outside the classroom and the office. Maybe you've excelled in leadership or financial management by serving as chairperson of your theater group or keeping the books for your local animal shelter.

What have you achieved?

Assemble work samples that will show an employer what you can contribute. Put together writing samples, videos, and other resources.

Do you have a portfolio? If not, what can you put together?

Speak enthusiastically about your philosophy studies. Either your potential employer will appreciate your individuality or you'll keep looking for a culture that's more compatible for you.

How confident are you?

Automated searches may make it more difficult for employers to find you if your background is less oriented to their keywords. Edit your resume to include widely used terms in your chosen field.

What words have you chosen?

The job market has gotten tougher for recent graduates. These days many companies demand new hires start performing on day one. Downplay your eagerness to learn unless the interviewer seems enthusiastic about the idea or it's company policy. Long-term though, plan on training and learning more to keep you ahead of the curve.

Need training? In what?

Internships are a great way to learn on the job. Clarify your responsibilities and inquire about any available stipends.

Where can you intern?

Most human resources studies suggest that these are the top two highly valued skills. Rehearse short stories you can tell about the favorable feedback you received as a graduate teaching assistant. Discuss how you found a less expensive venue for your chess club's monthly meetings.

Do you have these two skills?

Many positions also require strengths in reading, writing, and logic. Think about how you can apply your current expertise in new contexts.

What else can you do?

Networking is always your best bet. Ask others how they arrived at their present position. You may find some great ideas.

Who do you know?

Look at entry level jobs as one stage in your career path. Getting your foot in the door opens up more possibilities. Analyze any job offer in terms of its growth potential.

What's your plan?

Earning an advanced degree has many advantages in some fields. With a Master's degree or a doctorate you may be able to teach or do consulting work.

Do you need any further schooling?

On the other hand, you may decide that you're ready for job-specific training. A community college or training center can prepare you to earn a good salary at many trades while you read psychology books at night.

Do you require job-specific training to get your foot in the door?

Pursuing the studies you love without getting discouraged by tuition costs and employment figures proves your determination. Apply that resolve to starting your own business or doing freelance work.

Do you want to work for yourself?