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5 Ways College Seniors Can Prepare for the Job Hunt...:

Your senior year is going to be a lot of fun as you and your friends wind down a turbulent four years and get ready to go into the real world. There are going to be so many things going on that thinking about your career and where you’ll work once you graduate is an easy thing to avoid and push to the back burner. If you thought getting into college was competitive, wait until you enter the work force. It’s crucial that you utilize the skills you’ve acquired in college and apply them to your job hunt. Here are five tips for you as you consider your next move once graduation has come and gone:

Write a resume that highlights your education. Start out by coming up with your objective for your job search. Combine your educational background with the type of work you are seeking. Make mention of any internships you’ve had in the field you aspiring to join. This is your chance to put your education to work for you.

Open up your network. The friends you make in college are more than drinking buddies. You’ll all graduate and enter different fields but you should maintain contact with them even if they’re not great friends because fellow alumni love helping each other get jobs. Start networking online as well through Facebook or other medium; just be sure to take down any foolish pictures of you when you weren’t exactly thinking through all your decisions.

Assess your skill set. Figure out what your skills are and what type of job they’d fit best. Consider your interpersonal skills; should you be working with customers or be more behind the scenes. Your communication skills are heavily weighed by employers.

Go to the career center. Consider how much money you and your parents have poured into your education. Your college has a career center with highly trained professionals that are trained to help you figure out your career path. They will help you with your resume and can help you expand your network.

Hone your interviewing skills. The job interview can be a scary experience but it doesn’t have to be that way. Work with a friend that is entering the same field and quiz each other with applicable questions. Remember that you aren’t just answering questions, but should show that you’re actively listening by coming up with follow-up questions of your own.


This guest post is written by Heather Johnson, who frequently writes on ITT Technical Institute Online. She welcomes your comments and freelance writing inquiries at: heatherjohnson2323 at gmail dot com.