College Grads: Step-By-Step Guide For Entering The Workplace

Think you are ready for the real world, college graduates?  Here are some tips to help you make a smooth transition from college to the workplace.

The following is a guest post by Aileen Pablo. It’s a big step to go from winning your frat’s beer pong championship to dealing with rush hour traffic on your daily commute. College is supposed to prepare you for the real world, but it’s also your last hurrah before adulthood, so sometimes that jump into your first adult job

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College Grads: Step-By-Step Guide For Entering The Workplace

Recent Grads: 10 tips to improve your job search (Part 2)

Finding a job requires having a plan.  The following post offers more tips for recent college graduates who need to establish an effective job search.

Do you have a clear goal for your job search plan? Do you have processes set up to support you throughout? In my last post we talked about the first five suggestions I have for improving your job search. They were: 1. Set a goal. 2. Create a structured workspace. 3. Create your personal profiles. 4.

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Recent Grads: 10 tips to improve your job search (Part 2)

Recent Grads: 10 tips to improve your job search (Part 1)

Finding a job requires having a plan.  The following post is for recent college graduates who need some tips to establish an effective job search.

Do you have a clear goal for your job search plan? Do you have processes set up to support you throughout? I’m often surprised when I speak with recent grads in the job search. Though anxious to become employed, they often do not have clearly set goals about that search. As well, they often don’t

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Recent Grads: Do you give up too easily?

Networking can be a key factor in finding a job.  As a recent college graduate, you may contact many recruiters and employers about job opportunities, but not receive a response.  While this might be frustrating, there are some tips in the following post that can help you with the networking process in your job search.

Networker, your job is to follow-up. “I sent Jocelyn an email and never heard back from her.” This is a comment I got from a recent grad for whom I’d made a warm introduction to a hiring contact. A grad who wanted a job in outside sales. To a hiring contact who was desperately trying

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Apply Wisely

Some people might advise you to apply for any job for which you fit the basic qualifications. I am advising you against that. While it might seem like a great idea, and you might find something quicker than someone a bit more choosy than you, don’t do it.
Finding an entry-level position to start your career can be a long, tricky process. I thought that it would be a good idea if I flooded the market with my resume in hopes that, by sheer quantity alone, it would reach someone who would ultimately be interested in hiring me.
It worked, at least, in theory. I was granted an interview for a sales position because the woman hiring liked the diversity in my experience and the extensive background I have in customer service from all my years working part-time jobs to support my education habit.
After a lot of soul-searching, I declined the interview. I hate sales, and I wouldn’t ever be happy doing something like it. I do need to get more experience, but I need experience that will serve me well as a writer and proofreader. My ideal position would let me read a lot, and correct grammar, too.
I am not advising you to hold out for the brass ring of careers. That wouldn’t be a great idea. Just keep your ultimate goal – whether it be a career as a publishing executive or as the head of a sales team – in your mind while you search.