5 Tips For Recent College Graduates | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

5 Tips For Recent College Graduates

We are officially at the mid-point of the spring semester.

62
https://unsplash.com/photos/MPOZj78XqTk

Spring break is a week away, and it is time to relax and enjoy your time off. But for most college seniors, the pressure of finding a job is slightly increasing as the days go by. With less than two months till graduation, most college seniors are stressing out about finding a job or internship. Finding a job straight of college can be a bit intimidating and stressful, and sometimes impossible especially because most employers require at least two years of experience. It is important to keep in mind that it is ok if you don't land a job right after graduation.

Here are some steps one can follow to get them through the change.

Make connections.

One of the most important things one can do to get to where they want to be in life is making connections and building relationships with everyone they come across. Whether you are out having a couple of drinks with friends or at a business dinner, try to put yourself out there and introduce yourself to people. You never know what opportunities that individual or individuals can provide you with or who they will introduce you to. Especially if someone is older, keep reminding yourself that they have been in your position, and most if not all, individuals are willing to help.

Make yourself presentable.

You only get one first impression, so make it a good one. The last thing you want is for someone to not hire you just because you were having a bad day the day you met them. Learn how to carry yourself. When it comes to how you dress, I have been repeatedly told that it is important for the job that I wish for.

Keep a good attitude. 

While it may be hard to stay positive after applying to over 100 companies and not being able to find anything, keeping a positive attitude and sending out positive vibes can really affect how you come across to others. Remind yourself that you are ready and educated and you are just waiting for the best opportunity to present itself. What is yours, no one can take it from you.

Apply everywhere, even though the company may not be hiring.

Send your resume and cover letter to any company whether or not they are hiring. If they are hiring great, and if not they already have your resume for when they are looking for someone. Some companies look through resumes that have already been sent to them before they announce that they are hiring.

Make use of your free time.

Instead of sitting at home every day watching Netflix, make use of your time. Go out into the world and investigate how and what you can improve to land the job of your dreams. Don't just wait for someone to call you back.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

191886
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

15845
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

458602
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

27016
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments