ARE YOU READY FOR THE FUTURE?

While it is only February, I think it’s safe to say that the people graduating this semester are counting down the days (including me!). We can’t wait to walk across the stage and get our diplomas- we have worked so hard! Once all of the celebrations have come to an end, we will start our next chapter: THE FUTURE. Scary, I know right? Most of us will be applying to jobs and will be out in the real world! To help calm your nerves, here is a list of ideas that you can be working on to prepare for the transition from college to “adulting”:

1.       Spruce up your resume: Make sure you have everything finalized! Think of any job experiences, certifications, or events you can add to it.

2.       Cover letters: This can be the most time-consuming part of applying for a job. Strong cover letters should prove to a company why they should hire you. Avoid reiterating experiences that are on your resume- tell them HOW these experiences have prepared you for that specific job.

3.       Spend time looking at company websites: See what each company stands and strives for. See if it would be a good fit for you!

4.       Create a portfolio: Put some of your best work together, that way when you go on interviews you can showcase yourself.

5.       Practice for interviews: Make sure that when the time comes, you are ready to go for interviews. Have a friend help you with a mock interview to help you prepare. Don’t forget to think of questions to ask the interviewer!

Over the next few weeks, I will be diving into each tip a little more to help prepare everyone for life after graduation!

Keep plugging along!

~Laura