You packed up your room, grabbed your diploma, took those last couple shots with your buddies (shhh, we won’t tell), and now you just have to get a job in the real world. Landing a gig is easier said than done, but with these nine awesome resources to get you started, you’ll be walking into a new office with swagger in no time.
- You probably signed up for a LinkedIn profile at some point during college, but now it’s time to take your cyber self to the next level. Does your page have these 10 essential elements? (LinkedIn)
- When it comes to networking, don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and make sure people know who you are. After all, you are your biggest advocate. (Fast Company)
- If you’re a recent grad writing a resume, the name of the game is illustrating how your classes and extracurriculars relate to the real world. (Forbes)
- The same idea goes for job interviews: Use personal examples from college since you can’t yet rely on professional ones. (The Huffington Post)
- Trying to write a cover letter when you have no job experience can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. (The Undercover Recruiter)
- Doing the right things means knowing you aren’t doing the wrong ones: Make sure you’re not accidentally sabatoging yourself when you’re on the job hunt. (GOOD.co)
- Just because you’re out of school doesn’t mean that getting your time management skills down isn’t important. (Time Management Ninja)
- Make sure you don’t fall for any of these job search myths when you’re putting yourself out there. (The Daily Muse)
- Afraid that you’re still wandering too much? It can actually be really beneficial for your career. (99U)