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How can you guarantee a job post college?

I'm unsure exactly what field I want to pursue asbofbthe moment despite being interested in multiple, but I'm very nervous that if I pick the wrong one I won't be able to find a job. #job #help #career

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Ken’s Answer

Congratulations on being interested in finding the right career to follow.. It takes a special person to enter into a specific career field and meet the demands which that career area presents. The first step is to get to know yourself to see if you share the personality traits which make that make one successful in that area. The next step is doing networking to meet and talk to and possibly shadow people doing what you might think that you want to do to see if this is something that you really want to do, as a career area could look much different on the inside than it looks from the outside. When I was doing college recruiting, I encountered too many students, who skipped these important steps, and ended up in a career/job for which they were ill suited.

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The first step is to take an interest and aptitude test and have it interpreted by your school counselor to see if you share the personality traits necessary to enter the field. You might want to do this upon entry into college, as the interpretation might differ slightly due to the course offering of the school. However, do not wait until entering college, as the information from the test will help to determine the courses that you take in high school. Too many students, due to poor planning, end up paying for courses in college which they could have taken for free in high school.
Next, when you have the results of the testing, talk to the person at your high school and college to arrange to talk to, visit, and possibly shadow people doing what you think that you might want to do, so that you can get know what they are doing and how they got there. Here are some tips: ## http://www.wikihow.com/Network ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/nonawkward-ways-to-start-and-end-networking-conversations https://www.themuse.com/advice/4-questions-to-ask-your-network-besides-can-you-get-me-a-job?ref=carousel-slide-1 ##
Locate and attend meetings of professional associations to which people who are doing what you think that you want to do belong, so that you can get their advice. These associations may offer or know of intern, coop, shadowing, and scholarship opportunities. These associations are the means whereby the professionals keep abreast of their career area following college and advance in their career. Here are some tips: ## https://www.careeronestop.org/BusinessCenter/Toolkit/find-professional-associations.aspx?&frd=true ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-tips-for-navigating-your-first-networking-event ##
It is very important to express your appreciation to those who help you along the way to be able to continue to receive helpful information and to create important networking contacts along the way. Here are some good tips: ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-informational-interview-thank-you-note-smart-people-know-to-send?ref=recently-published-2 ## ## https://www.themuse.com/advice/3-tips-for-writing-a-thank-you-note-thatll-make-you-look-like-the-best-candidate-alive?bsft_eid=7e230cba-a92f-4ec7-8ca3-2f50c8fc9c3c&bsft_pid=d08b95c2-bc8f-4eae-8618-d0826841a284&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_20171020&utm_source=blueshift&utm_content=daily_20171020&bsft_clkid=edfe52ae-9e40-4d90-8e6a-e0bb76116570&bsft_uid=54658fa1-0090-41fd-b88c-20a86c513a6c&bsft_mid=214115cb-cca2-4aec-aa86-92a31d371185&bsft_pp=2 ##
It really does not matter what school you attend, as the most important factors are how well you do with the school work, which is an indication to an employer about what kind of employee you will be, and the effort that you put forth in your networking to set up networking connections that will help you throughout your education/career journey. Here is an important video for you to watch: ## http://www.ted.com/talks/julie_lythcott_haims_how_to_raise_successful_kids_without_over_parenting?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=talk&utm_term=education ##
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Michael’s Answer

Hi Sierra,


Unfortunately there is no guarantee for a job post college, or really anytime in life. Having said that, college will prepare you for the workforce and you will have ample time to start assessing your options once you start approaching graduation. Speak with your academic adviser about the sorts of opportunities you would like to pursue. Apply to internships that may lead to a full-time job after graduation. Attend career fairs when they come on campus and see if something interests you. Also, post your resume` on Monster.com and Carerrbuilder.com. I got my first job out of college after completing an internship, posting my resume` to Monster, and I got a call from a recruiter about a sales job. Ultimately, be as proactive as possible and you should have a good opportunity to work after college.


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Sheryl’s Answer

There are no guarantees of anything, but there are ways you can ALMOST guarantee a job. Look into "hot" careers in 2022 (or whatever year you plan to graduate. Engineering is always safe and in demand, as is anything in the medical field (people or animals). Researching the "hot" careers will give you some option and direction, then it's up to you to do the work.

Sheryl recommends the following next steps:

Google "hot" careers in 2022
Research those "hot" careers to see if anything interests you. Make sure to look at as many related careers as possible. For example, being an Attorney does not necessarily mean you are a courtroom Attorney -- you could work in many environments, such as in government, a corporation, a non-profit organization, or be free-lance.
If you need help with research, go to the local library for assistance
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