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Nadia
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What is the best way to increase my chances of getting a good job right after college?
Entering the job market is intimidating for me. I know it’ll be difficult right out of college, but I hope to get a high paying job I enjoy without being too stressed trying to get hired.
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Shelley DeReu RN, BSN, CNMT
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Hi Nadia, While in school or during breaks in school, work in the area you are interested in. Get any job that allows you to be around the job you are studying for. Then network with the staff so they know who you are and what you want to do. Dress the part, be professional, friendly and helpful. Let people around you know that you are interested in their profession and would like to shadow, learn or experience the work.
Let people know what you are looking for. Be brave enough to ask questions and approach people who may be able to help you. Everyone knows it's a brave thing for young adults to approach and strike up a conversation with people they are not familiar with. Be polite and direct to the point of what information or help you need. It may take you some time to find the right people to help you but be persistent and have confidence in yourself. Start looking for the company/job/location you want way before you graduate. Use linkedIn or other social and/or professional platforms to let company representatives know you will be graduating and you would like a job with them. Keep an ongoing resume during college that you can add your achievements and this will give you a head start when you are ready to send them out. Let your specialty/major department at college know you want their help, they have programs for this. Don't go when everyone else is going and asking for help. Start way early so they can guide you on a path that will be the most beneficial. Once you pick your profession/major every professional you interact with should be treated like an interview. You never know what situation will jump start your career. Practice interviewing so you can learn the nuances that help you show your value. Good Luck.
Let people know what you are looking for. Be brave enough to ask questions and approach people who may be able to help you. Everyone knows it's a brave thing for young adults to approach and strike up a conversation with people they are not familiar with. Be polite and direct to the point of what information or help you need. It may take you some time to find the right people to help you but be persistent and have confidence in yourself. Start looking for the company/job/location you want way before you graduate. Use linkedIn or other social and/or professional platforms to let company representatives know you will be graduating and you would like a job with them. Keep an ongoing resume during college that you can add your achievements and this will give you a head start when you are ready to send them out. Let your specialty/major department at college know you want their help, they have programs for this. Don't go when everyone else is going and asking for help. Start way early so they can guide you on a path that will be the most beneficial. Once you pick your profession/major every professional you interact with should be treated like an interview. You never know what situation will jump start your career. Practice interviewing so you can learn the nuances that help you show your value. Good Luck.
Drew Pace
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Try different internships and jobs that interest you while you're young. Experiment with various roles, even juggling two at once if possible. Remember, accepting a job doesn't mean you're stuck there forever. If a job isn't right for you, be honest with yourself. Just be professional and give notice if you decide to leave. No one will be upset if the job wasn't a good fit.
Make mistakes early to learn what works for you before settling into a specific path. This way, you'll discover what leads to success without being limited to similar roles later on.
Make mistakes early to learn what works for you before settling into a specific path. This way, you'll discover what leads to success without being limited to similar roles later on.
Thank you so much for the advice.
Nadia