The thought of graduating college is incredibly scary. We are kind of adults, but once we walk across that graduation stage, we
will be expected to be full-time
adults. The idea of preparing for the big girl world, and a big girl job, makes
me want to cringe. However, as a junior, I know that it is becoming much more
important that I do so very soon. Whether you are a newbie to college, or a
senior getting ready to take the plunge into a career, you can never be too
prepared on how to make yourself stand out to employers. Here are three ways to
help prepare you for the real world, and get your resume to the top of the
pile.
Internships, internships, internships
Experience
in your field will help you get a job in your field. Crazy, huh? Apply to as
many internships as you can. This is also a great
way to network and open doors for future opportunities. One internship could
lead to a job, which is a great, since the whole point of getting our
degree is to land a job.
Involvement
Employers love seeing a well
rounded candidate. If you make great grades, on top of being involved on campus,
you have a better chance of being hired. It is great to be involved in something
related to your major, but don’t be afraid to branch out and try new clubs.
Join a club that relates to something you are passionate about, or something that interests you.
Grades
This is kind of obvious, but it needs to be said. It is great to be involved, or
have an internship, but if you cannot make the grades, you will not stand out. Work
hard and put extra effort into your classes. We are here to learn, and the
grades you make definitely stick with you for a while, and reflect your work
ethic. Make the effort to get to know your professors. Not only will they be
willing to help you out if you are struggling, they are also a great way to
build connections. A lot of them worked in your field before becoming
professors, and they might be able to connect you with other people in your
major of choice.
Good luck, and happy
preparing!
