Although nearly 73% of graduating seniors claim that they actively seek employment throughout senior year, according to AfterCollege, 83% of the class of 2014 reported that they did not yet have a job lined up by April.
Going to a good school and achieving academic success are distinct advantages, but by no means are they the ticket to securing a great, or even good, job upon graduation.
The Career Services department of your college is not responsible for securing relevant internships for you or, for that matter, landing you a job. They are however, responsible for providing you with the tools necessary to build your resume and the guidance to take ownership of your career prospects in this new employment market. While early and ongoing meetings with Career Services and relevant internships should be mandatory in order to graduate, the onus is ultimately on you, the student, to take charge of your career path. You do not have the luxury of waiting until senior year to realize that your summers spent working at camp, in the mall or at the local eatery did not gain you the requisite experience to land a professional position.
The 4 ways that you can prepare for life after college-
All four of these actions involve building and growing a network that will naturally take you from freshman year to the first day on the job. It is a journey, but one that can be exhilarating. Make sure to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, ask smart questions and show gratitude along every step of the way.
Most important, when you are in that dream job, remember your humble beginnings and ‘pay it forward’ to that next timid freshman.
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