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What's the first step to take after college to look for a long term job?
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Aastha’s Answer
Hi! I am a soon to be college graduate and found your question. I would say the best things to do are budget, network, and be your biggest supporter! First for budgeting, similar to the other answer for this post it is the best way to get started. Understanding your financial needs and not feeling extreme pressure to find a job or accept the first you find. Know what you are looking for, salary ranges you want, and job function. Second is to network, I found LinkedIn messaging my college alumni at companies I was interested in helped me a lot! Last is to be your biggest supporter, recruiting is a tough spot to be in and don't feel discouraged by the process of it! Believe in yourself!
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Soha’s Answer
Hi, this would be a great time for you to set up informational interviews with professionals that work in positions you are interested in. It would be beneficial to ask them about their impact and value-add within the company, work life balance, culture, and advice for how to apply for the position.
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James’s Answer
Great responses so far. I know you asked for first step, but I'll give you a few tactical first steps to secure a job:
1) Create a resume. There are plenty of templates online, and you'll want to highlight your college experience, clubs/extracurriculars, leadership positions, etc.
2) If you already have an industry in mind, start applying for entry level jobs in that industry either through the company's career portal or LinkedIn. Set a goal for how many jobs you'd like to apply to per day.
3) For jobs that you are particularly excited about, see if you can do some networking via LinkedIn. Reach out to those in the department of the job you applied for and see if you can chat for 15-20 minutes with them. Market yourself and what you'll bring to the team.
1) Create a resume. There are plenty of templates online, and you'll want to highlight your college experience, clubs/extracurriculars, leadership positions, etc.
2) If you already have an industry in mind, start applying for entry level jobs in that industry either through the company's career portal or LinkedIn. Set a goal for how many jobs you'd like to apply to per day.
3) For jobs that you are particularly excited about, see if you can do some networking via LinkedIn. Reach out to those in the department of the job you applied for and see if you can chat for 15-20 minutes with them. Market yourself and what you'll bring to the team.
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Donna L.’s Answer
First of all, don't wait until after college to look for a job. Your college years should be spent building towards your ideal job. Use your undergraduate years to meet people with similar interests, attend events and network with people in the industry. Surround yourself with people that will give you insight into your career. If you are in a 4-year college, you should be seeking out internships or volunteer opportunities to gain experience in your field before your Junior year. These job experiences and people in your corner will supplement your application and interviews, when you apply for jobs at the beginning of your Senior year. Keep in mind, when you land that ideal job, it does not need to be long-term or define you for the rest of your life. You will be surprised how much your career can expand into other areas of interest or roles you didn't know existed. Be true to yourself as your life and passions change and make a living doing the things you love.
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Daniel’s Answer
If possible, move back home first. This will allow you to live with as little expenses as possible, which gives you more time to be patient in your job search and not only look for the right fit, but also not feel extreme pressure and stress to accept the first job offer you recieve. If your college has a career center, get in touch with them. They are extremely helpful. Not only will they do things like edit your resume to fit the industry standard, they will also help with interview prep, answer the most common jobs they see that specific major take, list companies that recruit at the school and so on. This can really help make the decision easier.
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Madisyn’s Answer
Hi, Isabelle.
I would start looking for jobs while in college. First, many colleges have a career office to assist students with their job placement after college. Some colleges even offer this assistance to their alumni. Secondly, you could look for internships to do while in college which often lead to full time job offers. Thirdly, you could join a professional organization at your school to help you gather the skills needed for jobs and interviews. Lastly, you can reach out to people on LinkedIn. Alumni from your college may be especially helpful in searching for a job and connecting you to the right opportunities.
I would start looking for jobs while in college. First, many colleges have a career office to assist students with their job placement after college. Some colleges even offer this assistance to their alumni. Secondly, you could look for internships to do while in college which often lead to full time job offers. Thirdly, you could join a professional organization at your school to help you gather the skills needed for jobs and interviews. Lastly, you can reach out to people on LinkedIn. Alumni from your college may be especially helpful in searching for a job and connecting you to the right opportunities.