Five tips for finding a job after college

-
So you’re out of college and you don’t have that job lined up yet. Don't sweat it, a job you want is definitely obtainable as long as you put your mind to it. I graduated from college in December of 2016 and landed a job that I desired about a month after I graduated. Here are some tips to consider during that job hunt.

Keep organized

Keep a document of all the places you apply to with the company name, job title and description, and also where you found the position. When companies respond you can cross them out or see which ones are interested in you as a candidate. Companies will ask you how you found the position and when you’re applying to multiple a day through various ways, it’s easy to forget how exactly you came across the position. This is also good because you can look back at the document and see every place/position you applied for. 
      When you get calls, take lots of notes!

Make goals

Set small goals, like “I’ll apply to at least 10 jobs every week.” This helps you keep yourself accountable in applying to jobs. It also helps with time managements. With the goals you can sit down in one sitting and finish applying to 10 jobs, then you have free time the rest of the days to get other things done like enjoying free time, doing interviews, going to career fairs, and just Netflix and chilling. Setting goals really helped me be more determined in applying. I’m all about reaching goals and taking challenges.

Practice makes perfect

Do all the interviews you can, even if it’s for a position you’re not too interested in. Practicing interviewing composure will help you be a pro by the time you get to that interview to the company you really want to work for.

Keep your options open

You may even find that you enjoyed that interview that you thought was just practice. Keep your options open and don’t focus on just positions that are in your major.

Be yourself

This time of job hunting is also a break for you. Relax! Enjoy the time you have off when you’re not looking for a job or at interviews. 

 If you have any other advice or tips, let me know and leave them in the comments! 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

14 Day Hair Challenge by Sarah Tran || Review

-
Image
This year was not what anyone expected with the pandemic happening, but it has allowed us to spend a lot of time at home which gives us extra time to do things we wouldn't normally do.  Earlier this year I tried the "no-shampoo" method. At first it was great, but then after 2 weeks, my head was going insane! I eventually came across this 14 Day Hair Challenge by Sarah Tran. I don't remember exactly which platform I saw it on, probably Instagram, but immediately I thought I should try it. Her hair was beautifully long, and she's Asian! It also helped me decide, since the last shampoo/conditioner I had bought were both more expensive than the challenge, and it was advertised that you'd be making a shampoo at-home, which I've always wanted to try. During the "no-poo" days, I did do some apple cider vinegar and egg rinses, but nothing that left my hair feeling super great.  The 14 Day Hair Challenge was quite interesting, and not entirely what I expe...
Read more

Review | Online shops - Zaful and Goodmanity

-
Image
Those online store ads on Facebook and Instagram actually got me! Below is my quick review on a couple of my recent online store purchases from Zaful and Goodmanity. Zaful  The handful of items purchased. This shirt seems like pretty alright quality. The label also states that it's sweatshop free, which is awesome. ($14.25) This sweater is quite cute! The color and fit are both very nice. The packaging was also sleek in the Zaful ziplock bag. ($16.99). I'm not one to spend much on clothes, so $16.99 was kind of expensive to me, but this sweater is unique and worth it. You definitely get what you paid for. When I put on the first necklace (gold without the bead - $2.56), one of the metal circles was too loose and it fell apart. Although it was an easy fix with putting the metal back into the circle, it's definitely not something that should be necessary to do when you buy an item. The other two necklaces have not broken (yet). Overall though, the necklaces are...
Read more

Materials of 2018 | May

-
Image
Summer months fly by too quick! Now that I'm looking back at April, I did NOT do good at all for May. Definitely spent too much on materials...and accumulated too many items. Update on April items (Note this is written in July) Meat raffle haul:  I have used the stick ons for cards.  I sometimes remember to take B12.  I am currently still using the pop socket.  I've been still using the top coat when I paint my nails.  Goodwill haul:  The purple dress' strap broke in our dryer! So I just superglued it as a quick resolution...  I love the T-shirt dress and actually just wore it today for church lol I have yet to use the picnic basket or try the weaving stuff.  I've worn the leather jacket a couple times (I actually totally forgot I even got it, but hey, it's summer)  The bag I've worn a couple time.  I have yet to wear the hawaiian shirt or the black shirt. After the wash, the black shirt seems to fit only. Asian stor...
Read more