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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...

The month of February has been quite eventful! Well...I guess not quite, but I got my first job out of college! And well...I guess I've realized that having a job takes up a lot of time. I began this month with accepting an offer and getting a nice free week off from worrying about job searching or actually working. The month continued on with going out of town for my job training. Traveling essentials ;) How I spent time in my hotel room In front of the White House The Pentagon from up top    And at the end of it, I was wishing I was back in... I was back just in time for Valentine's Day to spend with my man.  I also got to enjoy February with a few more things, like... enjoying the view from my work space.  Wearing sweats for Frumpy Friday at work.  National Margarita day.  National Chili Day I ended the month with great Minnesota weather (55 degrees, IN FEBRUARY!) and celebrating my birthday with.....