The question on every senior’s mind is what they are going to do after graduation. The thought of finding a job becomes stressful for students who are trying to finish school strong, keep up with their responsibilities and spend time with friends they might not see much after graduating.
So what do you do to find a job? Oh, don’t sit here expecting me to tell you exactly how to do it, I have no clue. I am a perfect example of one of those students trying to quickly find something to do when I graduate. But there are things to try and to remember.
First, talk to as many professionals as you know. Whether it’s your teacher or advisor or even a career counselor, they are there to help you as best they can. They may have friends or former students or colleagues doing exactly what you want to do and can help.
“It’s not what you know, but who you know,” is the most popular saying these days when it comes to finding jobs. And it’s very often true. So take any opportunity you get to meet people and talk to professionals. It doesn’t matter if it is someone in your field or career because you never know who knows who. Network, network, network.
Second, take every chance you get to interview or talk to potential employers. Whether you want that job or not, if they offer you an interview, take it. You may find out that you like the employer and the direction the company is going. Or they may be able to direct you to an employer that better suits your needs. At the very least, it is experience in the interviewing process. And you can never have too much experience when it comes to interviewing.
So don’t freak out too much about finding a job. Easier said than done, I know. But don’t let these decisions overwhelm you to the point where it takes over your life. God will provide if you let him and there are people you can turn to. Whatever you do in your life, don’t clam up and think you have to handle it all on your own. When it comes to job decisions, and personal life decisions, you are not alone.
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