COLLEGE GRAD STRUGGLE

During College everyone is full of high expectations. Then reality hits!

Via ec.nau.edu

Main Goal!

You have so many Hopes and dreams! Life should be easier once you get that diploma right?

Wrong!

The Hard Work has just begun!

Via kappit.com

Loans

So you’ve applied for Student Loans and thought paying it off would be no problem? Well Say Hello to your new best friend.

Via jordico.com

Job Search

Thought Finding a Job would be easy?

Guess again… This is where the fun begins. So many people are competing for the same jobs. Either you have No on hand experience or they just found someone who is better suited for the Job. Either way Its hard to find your dream job.

High Note

Yes Finding a Job is hard but you will find one

Here are a few tips to help you on your journey.

1- Try a Temp Agency.

By working with a Temp Agency you can get the hands on experience needed to land that job. Also if the company that they place you at likes you they might even hire you full time.

2- Your College

Check to see if your college has a Career Center. They can help you with Resumes, and Interviewing Skills, they might even know of places hiring or have a data base for College Graduates.

3- The Library

They offer many resources to help you snag that job of your dreams. Resume Prep, Interviewing Skills, Even offer free Classes to help refresh your mind.

4- Internships/Volunteer

If there is a place that you would love to work for talk to them, ask them if they need a volunteer or are accepting interns. Once you start they might even hire you. Plus it gives you experience.

5- Work Force1 or Department of Labor

They help you with resumes, interviewing skills, and offer many other resources to help you.

6- Search Engines

Try Job Search Engines like Indeed, Monster and Career builder.

7- Diary/Blog

Keep a blog of all the jobs you have applied for. What type of job? What company? When did you apply? Phone number so you can reach out to them to see if they received your application.

Remember you are NOT alone so many people are going through the same thing. Don't Quit! You will get there, it may take some time but you will snag something.