Recent Grads - Taking Aim for Targeted Job Search - CareerAlley

Recent Grads - Taking Aim for Targeted Job Search - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. I dont have the actual statistics, but I do know that many college students graduate with a different major than they started with. In fact, many college students start their college careers as undeclared. Of course undeclared is not a good place to start when looking for your first job. That being said, you can take some steps to help in your approach to deciding how to target your first job search. Internships What, you didnt work as a summer intern the summer before your senior year? Not to worry, if you are a college senior this year, why not consider a spring or summer internship after graduation? Its not an unusual approach and may be worth considering in these uncertain times. Types of Internships CampusCareerCenter.com provides this guide to different types of internships. Definitely worth a read. AfterCollege This site is a resource for both college students and recent grads. It provides a network for finding entry level jobs and internships. When I checked, the site claimed to have more than 131,000 jobs from more than 26,000 employers. Campus Recruiting Career Fairs Use your campus recruiting process to help you decide what you want to do when you graduate. Potential employers will have a wealth of information regarding career choices for your major (check their websites). What, your college does not have a campus recruiting event? Leverage career fairs instead. College Job Search College Job Search Tips Another great article from About.com. This article covers a broad range of tips for college students (and recent grads). How to Attend a College Career Fair Some good points on college career fairs from eHow.com. National Career Fairs This site, provided by National Career Fairs and Monster.com provides a very comprehensive list and search engine so that you can find a career fair near you. Volunteer for a Working College Break Okay, Ill be the first to admit that volunteering is not the best way to earn a living, but it can help you figure out what career may interest you. This article, also by About.com, provides some great advice and a number of links. Good luck in your search. What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to land your first job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search