As I continue my education, I become more aware of what is in store for me after I receive my diploma. While I am very excited for my future, I am taking advantage of the calm before the storm of job searching. A few articles have been helpful when providing honest advice surrounding the job searching process.
The first article I consulted was called, “6 Things You Must Do to Get Your First Job,” which can be found on the Forbes website. I was reassured when one of the first points was to establish a blog because I already am in the progress of writing on two blogs, this WordPress blog along with a Wix blog I created during my Journalism course. This Wix blog is geared towards logging my travels and helpful tips when it comes to international travel. Feel free to take a look! You will find some helpful packing tips and a few photos from past trips.
The next article I read was found on the Monster website which includes common mistakes made my recent college graduates. As someone who is close to graduation, I was enticed to read about mistakes I am likely to make. The first point recommends tailoring my resume for each job I am applying for. I found it more interesting as I read on to find out that many jobs scan applications for key words according to the job description. I also find it important as mentioned in the same article to keep up with industry news so I may be more knowledgeable to technology updates and learn from others mistakes.
The last article I reviewed covers tips for job searches found on US News. The first and most important tip I read was to not wait to job search. I have become more familiar recently with job sites, such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor. The last and more surprising tip was to include all job history on a resume. I found this the most interesting because I did not know how important my retail and food industry experience would be to an employer. These articles were very helpful when broadening my horizons about my future career.
Cassidy Kutger 