Nice to see your thoughts. well the formula of life should be straight . If you like something then simply go for that and enjoy as much as you can. A time will come when you will feel bore by doing the same thing. Good luck for the future.
If any fresher is applying for any post then it is expected that he/she has the overview about the technology for which the post. So,it is recommended to emphasize on your academic activities in your resume like projects that you have done,seminars attended by the applicant etc.
If the candidate is from mathematics background or from physics then he/she can try in research areas where the career is very bright. Software industry could also be a good option. If you are going to apply in these area, then try to prepare a nice and ideal resume along with the cover letter...