Congratulations Class of 2015!
Now that you've hit the major milestone of graduating from
college, it’s time to enter the working world.
Some of you may already have job offers, and some may still be
discovering themselves, but we can all benefit from job/career advice.
Business professionals have long since stated the importance
of networking, and that is still a large part to the success of many careers today. Networking, meeting people from all
specialties and industries will open your eyes to opportunities that you never
even thought about, or knew existed.
Plus, down the road, you never know when one of those connections you
made will come in handy.
Here’s a fun one. As
a recent college graduate, learn to let your parents help you find the right
position. Parents always want their kids
to succeed, and will do anything in their power to help. While this may seem like you are reverting
back to your childhood, trust me, it will help in the end. They know people
that they can trust, and people always love to help others.
Forget about your age.
Present yourself as you want others to see you. Never say “I know I’m young, but…” This will only get the interviewers thinking
about how young you really are, and if you have what it takes to make it at
that company. Instead, present yourself
as a professional. Leave them wondering
how old you really are, because you present yourself as a seasoned
professional. Don’t be intimidated by
those who are older and wiser, and learn from their experiences that they are
willing to share.
Read articles, google the company you are interviewing for,
and meet everyone you can. You will find
your niche.
If you want help discovering your career path, please
contact Connor|Caitlin.
