Finding a Job after College
Graduation – daunting enough on its own but added to that pressure is the pressure to go out and start a career after receiving that diploma. With my own graduation just 13 days away, I am seriously unsure what to do with the rest of my life. Here are some things I’ve been doing to find out about jobs in my field.
Job Websites
Go to those popular job websites, type in your major, and see what comes up. This will help you to know what is out there, what kind of experience you need for certain jobs, and the different areas in which you can apply your hard-earned degree.
Classified Ads
It seems old fashioned but getting out a newspaper and flipping to the classifieds section can be really helpful. Usually there is a pretty broad range of jobs listed that you can browse through. Even if there isn’t one that pertains to you or your degree, you will know the kind of job market you are getting into. You can also check the classifieds online for ads the paper may not have had room for.
Local Businesses/Agencies
If you want to work in the police force or for a company that can only be found in your city or state, go to their website directly and search for any job listings they might have. Many county jobs are listed on the county website in one big list. You might even find something interesting that you didn’t know you were looking for!
Grad School
This may not seem like a way to get a job right away but it kind of is. For many college graduates with some sort of science degree, their grad school program may have internships, teaching positions, or other kinds of paying work built in. This is a good way to get more schooling, if you need it, and earn money to pay off those undergrad loans at the same time. If grad school seems like too much too soon, try the other methods of finding a job. Or if you’re not quite ready to get a job in your field, take some time off to evaluate what you really want to do with your career. For me, I’m looking into everything.
Hopefully, I can find a job that concerns my major. If not, I’ll keep looking and really consider saying yes if a grad school accepts me into their program.