In talking with students, I find this a most exciting time.
They are prepping for exams, writing resumes, going to interviews and hoping for the best. The classroom days are almost all behind them and they live with that bit of apprehension of what’s to come; “Will I get the position I really want?” Or, will I accept one job, then the perfect offer comes a day or so later.”
My advice is quite simple; Prepare yourself for each interview, put your best foot forward. Explore all the options…not just electronic post of a resume’ and expect the skies to open with offers.
Do your homework; When you have put all you have into the search process, you will have a feel for what is the right first step for you. The best graduation gift you can give yourself is knowing that you were diligent in pursuing the very best first career step for yourself. When you know that you know that you know, then you are confident when decision time arrives.
It won’t always be the DREAM position, but as you take the time to weigh your options, your gut will tell you what feels right….where that two-way fit is for now.
Remember, each step…each job…each experience is a building block for the Career of your Dreams. You are young..don’t be afraid that your first position could be a disaster and ruin your entire career…not likely.
You can learn wherever you are planted. Make the most of each situation…Give it all you have…learn and grow professionally everyday and you WILL Graduate and Grow Rich…one step at a time.
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