College graduation is nearly upon us once again, and many seniors have felt paralyzed by the still struggling job market. Kristen Fischer, author of Ramen, Rent, Resumes has these tips for members of the Class of 2010 and members of the Class of 2011 who are wisely planning ahead:
Think about what you want to do.
Put some thought into the direction you want to take, after all, you may not want to enter the field you just spent four years studying.
Start your resume.
While you are on campus and have the resources, get tips for writing a resume. Compiling a resume is often overwhelming for soon-to-be grads because they feel like there’s nothing to fill up an entire page, but if you really assess your skill set and look at the latest resume-writing trends, you can come up with a powerful document.Start looking for a job—yesterday.
Even thinking about what you want to do and where you want to live—and arranging for those things—is smart planning. Start browsing websites, setting up accounts on sites like LinkedIn and Monster.com.Practice interviewing.
If you aced your public speaking class and excel at debates, start developing answers to common interview questions and practice a mock interview with a friend.Enjoy your last days in college.
Spend extra time with friends, sleep in, stay out late, hit up a crazy party, or enjoy campus activities. Look to the future as a professional but don’t forget to enjoy your college days.I give advice for college grads pretty often, but it's nice to have a fresh perspective now and then. Thanks, Kristen!
