Sep
17
The transition from college to career: job readiness As your college career comes to a close, many students will experience some tension and anxiety. Maybe you have been very driven throughout your time at college and you have a future career in mind. Or maybe you just tried your best to take advantage of a broad, challenging, liberal arts education and were confident that the Bachelors degree on its own would make you a desired candidate in the job market. The truth is, regardless which of these profiles describes you best, now is the time to reevaluate and get organized. Few people expect every college graduate to leave their institution knowing exactly what they want to do for the next 40 years of their lives. Thankfully, there are many people within the university community who are there to help you navigate through this tough time, gain exposure, and strengthen a few skills so you can shed that lost look and enter the job market with confidence. Also, remember to lower your monthly payments by consolidating student loans . This will relieve some of the financial stress.
First, evaluate whether or not you have a predefined direction. Are you confident that you want to practice medicine or law? If so, you should look into law school or medical school, for you cannot practice in those fields without the appropriate graduate degrees. You need to be mindful that there are specific entrance exams that one must pass upon applying to the programs. Remember that these programs require students to be fairly committed since they are expensive and a challenging workload. Keep in mind you can work in both of those fields in any number of positions without law or medical degrees, such as social work, paralegal, nursing, and business administration. These programs may also require graduate programs, but they are more likely to offer financial assistance.
Perhaps you have an excellent GPA, a close relationship with one department, and enjoy the academic lifestyle. Then graduate school within a specific academic department could be right for you. You can research, teach, and continue your own education while completing another degree. Plus, there are work-study options, teaching assistantships, research assistantship and other ways to have this type of graduate school funded. Remember that schools do not as regularly offer financial aid for art degrees, though there are always exceptions.
Lastly, perhaps you are eager to enter the workforce and gain some experience directly after school. Then, head over to the career-counseling center. They are a wonderful resource. There they can help you prepare a professional resume and give you interview tips. Then, do some research and set some goals. Think about jobs in a day-to-day fashion: beyond the title or paycheck. Remember that you should think of your job as a verb, not a noun. Shadow someone for a day and see how you feel about the workplace. Then, use your network, such as your teachers, your counselors, your parents, your friend’s parents, activity instructors, your student organizations to try and find an internship or someone who will meet with you for an informational interview. The more experience you have and people you know, the better the chance is that you can land a job. This can be less stressful than sending your resume out cold on search engines, though this can work to but often takes much more perseverance.
Keep your attitude positive, use your network and your resources, and you will doubtlessly find your post-college days to be a pleasant transition. Also, remember to lower your monthly payments by consolidating student loans.
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