Your College to Career Journey

I have been receiving a bit of criticism lately about how my blog is becoming very resume-centric, and that there are a lot of blogs that do that already. Many people do provide resume ideas, so I am going away from that a bit and showing you the whole picture- what really matters.

1. Attitude - Here's a bit of perspective - 600,000+ people are UNEMPLOYED (if you missed econ that day, it means WILLING and ABLE to work- so, it doesnt include anyone whos not actively looking for a job). You are not in any of this alone - its the nature of our cyclical economy and I believe that the economy WILL get better. So, stay positive, actively work on your job search, and still try enjoy each day as much as you can - you are not getting it back.

2. Network - Who you know may not help you keep your job, but now more than ever, it will help you get one. Even if you aren't entirely comfortable with the idea, talk to everyone you can. Engage yourself in real life and online conversations everywhere - you really will be surprised at how someone may be able to help you. Join job-clubs, go to conferences, stay in touch with campus visits, and keep learning about new opportunities.

3. Experience - I already blogged about the things you can do to gain experience - Now's the time to create your own projects, research for a professor, go abroad to work, or do some probono work! Or here's an interesting one - Start a [Click Here for Continued Article]