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I would ask how long does it take for someone to get said job?
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Emily Bentley
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Hi Johnny!
There are definitely a lot of factors that impact the answer to this question. I'll start by answering this for a job that requires a college degree. Needless to say, there are other paths you can take to get a job, and going to college isn't the only one, but following that path, here is my guidance:
I'd say the answer to this depends on the career you'd like to go into and the path you'd like to take to get there. For instance, if you're interested in becoming a doctor, getting the job you'd like may take significantly more time due to the amount of education you need versus some other professions. This could also depend on whether you decide (or have to in some cases) to take some breaks before entering college.
Putting all that aside for now, and assuming you have the education needed for the job you'd like, this will still depend on the person and field. Some jobs just may have some more openings than others at the time due to the current market. These jobs may take longer than others to find. If there is a high availability of the job you'd like, then you'll most likely have more job applications available to fill out. Regardless of the case here, I'd say apply to all those you can(and are interested in) - and just keep trying. Keep putting yourself out there. If you can, reach out to any contacts you may have in the field and see if they know of any openings. If that's not a possibility, leverage the people you meet along the way during your interview process, and be persistent! If they give you contact information, send a thank you email after the interview, and then follow-up if you don't hear back within the time-frame they gave you for responses(always a good idea to ask about next steps in the interview so you have this time-frame to work with). If you aren't hearing the responses you'd like, maybe try expanding your horizons on what you'd be interested in. For instance, as I applied for jobs after getting my math degree, I searched for my top field and applied to all I could, and then I started researching other areas that may not be the perfect #1 choice, but would still get me experience in my field and possibly give me the opportunity to either move back into my #1 choice eventually, or even give me the chance to see other skillsets that I may be interested in. Applying for jobs can be stressful, but push through the stress and keep your focus on your goal! Again, actually landing the job from all this may still vary depending on the profession, but if you keep trying, following up, and putting yourself out there, I'd say it's likely you'll start hearing responses and potential offers within a few months. As you can see, this all depends on a myriad of factors; the main point here is keep trying and never lose sight of your goal! Hope this helps! Please reach out with any questions.
Best,
Emily
There are definitely a lot of factors that impact the answer to this question. I'll start by answering this for a job that requires a college degree. Needless to say, there are other paths you can take to get a job, and going to college isn't the only one, but following that path, here is my guidance:
I'd say the answer to this depends on the career you'd like to go into and the path you'd like to take to get there. For instance, if you're interested in becoming a doctor, getting the job you'd like may take significantly more time due to the amount of education you need versus some other professions. This could also depend on whether you decide (or have to in some cases) to take some breaks before entering college.
Putting all that aside for now, and assuming you have the education needed for the job you'd like, this will still depend on the person and field. Some jobs just may have some more openings than others at the time due to the current market. These jobs may take longer than others to find. If there is a high availability of the job you'd like, then you'll most likely have more job applications available to fill out. Regardless of the case here, I'd say apply to all those you can(and are interested in) - and just keep trying. Keep putting yourself out there. If you can, reach out to any contacts you may have in the field and see if they know of any openings. If that's not a possibility, leverage the people you meet along the way during your interview process, and be persistent! If they give you contact information, send a thank you email after the interview, and then follow-up if you don't hear back within the time-frame they gave you for responses(always a good idea to ask about next steps in the interview so you have this time-frame to work with). If you aren't hearing the responses you'd like, maybe try expanding your horizons on what you'd be interested in. For instance, as I applied for jobs after getting my math degree, I searched for my top field and applied to all I could, and then I started researching other areas that may not be the perfect #1 choice, but would still get me experience in my field and possibly give me the opportunity to either move back into my #1 choice eventually, or even give me the chance to see other skillsets that I may be interested in. Applying for jobs can be stressful, but push through the stress and keep your focus on your goal! Again, actually landing the job from all this may still vary depending on the profession, but if you keep trying, following up, and putting yourself out there, I'd say it's likely you'll start hearing responses and potential offers within a few months. As you can see, this all depends on a myriad of factors; the main point here is keep trying and never lose sight of your goal! Hope this helps! Please reach out with any questions.
Best,
Emily
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Mauro’s Answer
Hey Johnny,
It took me 3-4 months to find a job after I graduated. It took 15- 25 applications a day for the next 3 months to get my job. Only got a handful interviews but eventually some of them converted into an offer.
Depending on your field, depending on your resume, and how you present yourself will get you the job. You are trying to convince employers on paper that your a fit candidate.
When i graduated from college, i also did not have any internship experience, only working experience in Sales and Customer service. The combination of those experience with my degree landed my first opportunity as an HR Representative at UPS. Luck scales with chances, the hiring manager hired me because i had a degree and working experience. Working experience not totally relatable to HR but have that soft skills developed with a knowledge bank/mental capacity to learn the ropes of HR.
It took me 3-4 months to find a job after I graduated. It took 15- 25 applications a day for the next 3 months to get my job. Only got a handful interviews but eventually some of them converted into an offer.
Depending on your field, depending on your resume, and how you present yourself will get you the job. You are trying to convince employers on paper that your a fit candidate.
When i graduated from college, i also did not have any internship experience, only working experience in Sales and Customer service. The combination of those experience with my degree landed my first opportunity as an HR Representative at UPS. Luck scales with chances, the hiring manager hired me because i had a degree and working experience. Working experience not totally relatable to HR but have that soft skills developed with a knowledge bank/mental capacity to learn the ropes of HR.
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