Job Search Tips For Students Graduating College This December

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Graduating college may just be one of the most exciting milestones in a person's life, but it can also be pretty scary! After spending years in a routine that involves the classroom, having to transition into the working world can be rather challenging, especially if you aren't sure where to start.

Knowing this, we'd like to help by offering a few job search tips for students who will be receiving their diploma this December; check them out below:

Update your resume: First things first, your resume must be ready for graduation day. In fact, it should be ready before then as you should start your search before you complete your degree. But if it isn't, take this time to update it with all of your relevant coursework and professional experience. And don't forget about LinkedIn! With social media continuing to prove its worth, it's important for job seekers to also have their LinkedIn profile completed for potential employers to view.

Don't be afraid to network: While your ability to complete certain tasks is one of the main reasons you'll land a job after college, something else to remember is that who you know matters. That's why it's so important to network! Both online and in person, you must begin to connect with other students, alumni, professors and professionals in your field - getting your name out there is key!

Practice interview responses: Of course not every question is going to be the same in interviews at different companies, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't prepare for more generic inquiries; a quick Internet search can give you some insight into what many employers are asking! Additionally, you can also practice by coming up with questions you think each employer may ask depending on the position you are applying for.

Take advantage of career services: Don't shy away from your school's career services center - it's one of your greatest resources! As experts in the job search field, they can certainly point you in the right direction when it comes to finding open positions that you're qualified for.

Though it may not happen over night, finding a job can be easier than you think when you update your resume, network, practice and use your resources wisely. To all of you graduating in the next couple of months, all of us at American Investment Planners LLC would like to wish you the best of luck!

American Investment Planners LLC offers tax planning, estate planning, retirement planning and more to generations of families throughout the United States. More information about the services offered is available at www.americaninvestmentplanners.com.