Tips For Landing Your First Post-College Job

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500 North Broadway, Suite 260, Jericho, NY 11753

(516) 932-5130 / (866) 932-5130

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

Job Search Tips For Students Graduating College This December

American Investment Planners LLC

500 North Broadway, Suite 260, Jericho, NY 11753

(516) 932-5130 / (866) 932-5130

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.