Advice in Poor Economy

Entry-level market is and has been in disarray for close to 2 years now. Curious what the best options are for those focused on their long-term career with little MBA interest. Should you try to get a masters? Should you take a lower-level job, or will it be impossible to lateral? I am sure we have 08-11 grads here who could share their perspective.

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