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Hina
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Katy, Texas
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How do you obtain your first job ?
I'm a recent college graduate (AA in General Studies) and trying to get into dental hygiene school, but I want to save up some money first. I am a hard worker who performed quite well academically, but I have been unsuccessful so many times in getting even a minimum wage, part-time job. I either get ghosted, or I receive a rejection letter. I even tried to simplify my resume, so I don't look overqualified, but maybe it's because I just don't have experience? I'm pretty stressed about this.
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Meybel Pérez
Operations Performance & Process Improvement Analyst
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Heredia, Heredia Province, Costa Rica
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Hola Hina,
Quiero que sepas que el primer trabajo no tiene que estar relacionado con lo que estudiaste ni con lo que quieres hacer en el futuro. A veces simplemente hay que empezar desde abajo, y no hay nada malo en eso.
Si yo estuviera en tu situación, buscaría trabajo en diferentes lugares, de todo tipo, aunque no sea exactamente lo que quiero. No porque no tengas capacidad para algo mejor, sino porque ese primer trabajo te dará algo muy valioso: experiencia y una primera persona que confió en ti.
A partir de ahí se empiezan a abrir puertas. Cada trabajo te enseña sobre responsabilidad, disciplina, trabajar con otras personas, tratar con clientes, aprender de tus jefes y adaptarte a una rutina.
Aunque el primer trabajo no tenga nada que ver con higiene dental. Consigue esa primera oportunidad, hazla bien, aprende todo lo que puedas y mantén la mente abierta.
Quiero que sepas que el primer trabajo no tiene que estar relacionado con lo que estudiaste ni con lo que quieres hacer en el futuro. A veces simplemente hay que empezar desde abajo, y no hay nada malo en eso.
Si yo estuviera en tu situación, buscaría trabajo en diferentes lugares, de todo tipo, aunque no sea exactamente lo que quiero. No porque no tengas capacidad para algo mejor, sino porque ese primer trabajo te dará algo muy valioso: experiencia y una primera persona que confió en ti.
A partir de ahí se empiezan a abrir puertas. Cada trabajo te enseña sobre responsabilidad, disciplina, trabajar con otras personas, tratar con clientes, aprender de tus jefes y adaptarte a una rutina.
Aunque el primer trabajo no tenga nada que ver con higiene dental. Consigue esa primera oportunidad, hazla bien, aprende todo lo que puedas y mantén la mente abierta.
Sijoy Sagar
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Sijoy’s Answer
Dear Hina,
Searching for your first job can be tough, and it's normal to feel stressed when responses are slow. Many graduates go through this, and it doesn't reflect your abilities. It just means you need to be persistent and maybe tweak your approach a bit.
Here are some helpful steps:
1. Start with local part-time jobs in retail, customer service, or healthcare support. These roles often value a good attitude and reliability more than experience.
2. Use your network: Talk to professors, classmates, or family friends. Many first jobs come from referrals, not just online applications.
3. Customize your resume: Focus on skills like teamwork, communication, and organization instead of just academics. A concise resume can be more effective.
4. Practice for interviews: Show enthusiasm and dependability, even for entry-level jobs. Try mock interviews with a mentor or career center.
5. Consider volunteering or internships: These can help you gain experience and make your resume stronger, showing employers you are proactive.
Above all, stay confident. Employers often value attitude and eagerness to learn over experience. Your academic achievements already show you have the discipline and commitment needed in any job.
Saving up before dental hygiene school is a smart move, and every step you take now will build resilience and skills for the future. Keep applying, keep networking, and remember that the right opportunity often appears when you least expect it.
Wishing you strength and success as you move forward. All the very best in your future endeavors.
Searching for your first job can be tough, and it's normal to feel stressed when responses are slow. Many graduates go through this, and it doesn't reflect your abilities. It just means you need to be persistent and maybe tweak your approach a bit.
Here are some helpful steps:
1. Start with local part-time jobs in retail, customer service, or healthcare support. These roles often value a good attitude and reliability more than experience.
2. Use your network: Talk to professors, classmates, or family friends. Many first jobs come from referrals, not just online applications.
3. Customize your resume: Focus on skills like teamwork, communication, and organization instead of just academics. A concise resume can be more effective.
4. Practice for interviews: Show enthusiasm and dependability, even for entry-level jobs. Try mock interviews with a mentor or career center.
5. Consider volunteering or internships: These can help you gain experience and make your resume stronger, showing employers you are proactive.
Above all, stay confident. Employers often value attitude and eagerness to learn over experience. Your academic achievements already show you have the discipline and commitment needed in any job.
Saving up before dental hygiene school is a smart move, and every step you take now will build resilience and skills for the future. Keep applying, keep networking, and remember that the right opportunity often appears when you least expect it.
Wishing you strength and success as you move forward. All the very best in your future endeavors.