Tips For Landing Your First Post-College Job

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You've written papers, presented research findings and studied for hours, all for one very important day - graduation. With a degree in hand, you are now ready to showcase your knowledge and your talents in the field of your choice as you embark on the journey of starting your career. But first, there's the task of finding a job that will start that journey for you.

Since we know that searching for, and ultimately finding, your first post-college job can be an overwhelming task, we're here to make things easier for you - read on to learn our top tips for recent graduates on the search:

Understand the power of networking.
Although your skills and ability to complete a job are deciding factors in whether or not you're offered a position, the idea "it's about who you know" holds some truth as well. Start by creating professional relationships with those who have helped you during your college career - professors, advisors, even students - then begin creating a presence for yourself on networks such as LinkedIn so that you can connect with leaders in your field.

Participate in career fairs.
If you're having trouble finding potential jobs in your online search, don't forget how helpful career fairs can be. After all, career fairs are filled with potential employers looking for new talent like you, so it would be silly not to take advantage of them! Finding one in your area can be as simple as doing an online search, but if results aren't popping up, your college's career center may have a list of upcoming events for you.

Use social media responsibly.
Everyone knows what a big role social media plays in our lives today, and you can bet that it will follow you into your career. As you prepare to go on interviews, make sure that your social media profiles are an accurate reflection of you and also your professional goals - first impressions are everything, even when they happen online.

Remember to follow up.
Once you've found the job that you'd like to pursue, always remember to keep the lines of communication open. If you've been called to an interview, don't forget follow up afterwords with a thank you. If you've only submitted an application, consider following up with the person you've submitted it to to ensure that they got it. The more open and willing you are to communicate, the better off you'll be.

Still have questions about your first post-college job or other firsts that take place, such as your first post-college budget or maybe even how to prepare for your first apartment or home? Connect with us on social media to access all of our tips, or feel free to email info@americaninvestmentplanners.com to connect with one of our financial planners. You can find us on: Facebook - Twitter - Google+ - LinkedIn