Career questions tagged jobhuntingtips
What is the best advice you have to finding a job after college graduation??
One of the most stressful things after college is finding a job after graduation. What are your tips for making this process easier?
What path should I choose?
I am now 27. I completed my BA in 2020 with 5.7 CGPA and dropped my MA course midway in 2022. It's shame that I am sitting idle in these last 3.5 years and still not able to figure out what to do. I just hesitate and keep on thinking before trying to attempt. I have no work experience. I am a clueless person who has no idea about my strengths and what am I capable of. Actually I am stuck between choices. I don't know whether should I crack govt exams like bank, SSC or do something else? Hesitant to crack govt exam because process of selection is long and success rate is low. I am hesitant to do other things due to no work experience and skills. I fear being harassed and scolded at job. I literally have no hobbies other than watching reels on Instagram, youtube shorts and making expenses tracker on google sheets. I cannot even drive any vehicle that I could take up gig work. I am also a person who doesn't wants to compromise. I don't want to leave my city because I cannot share room with others. I also don't want to commute very long distances if within my city. I also have to look after my dog. I don't want to do any course now since I am currently in dire need of money.
As an engineer, what do you typically look for in a position or a company when job searching??
I am a 2/4 mechanical engineering major at Stevens Institute of Technology, and now im looking for internships or jobs to gain more experience.
As a 12th grader, am I destined to work as a coffee shop barista if I major in Computer Science ?
Baristas are great, but I don’t want to go to school for 4+ years to be one. Is the job market for CS fields really that bad? I've seen so many horror stories of individuals who seem qualified but can't find a job, and if they do, the work-life balance isn't favorable. This worries me because I'm really interested/passionate, but I'm not sure whether I should invest in a more "practical" field.
Are you able to get a job above entry level wage? if so how? If not why?
ive always known you cant start at the top when first getting a job. But ive always wondered is there a way to get a head start? would i need any programs or experiences? Would a high level university be enough?