3 things college graduates should do on a job search during COVID-19
3 things college graduates should do on a job search during COVID-19
3 things college graduates should do on a job search during COVID-19
By A-J Aronstein
November 27, 2020
Summary
Job hunting during a recession always provokes anxiety, and this recession - kicked off by a global pandemic - can seem especially complex and daunting.
Seniors should use this final year of college to explore how the skills they've acquired as part of their chosen major, minor, or elective coursework can be applied to a wide range of jobs.
Few people realize that many job openings are advertised by word of mouth weeks before they are formally posted.
Connect with potential employers first before asking for a job.
As seniors prepare for their final semester of college and envision how their careers might unfold in a post-coronavirus world, it's essential that they develop a thoughtful plan of action for the last few months of their lives as undergraduates.
The transition from academia to the job market is an important and complicated one, and failing to connect how your skills acquired in college can lead to a wide range of career prospects is a real missed opportunity.
Taking time in the final year of college to reflect on and catalog achievements while building a strong network is the key to gainful employment and a meaningful career.
Reference
Aronstein, A. (2020, November 27). A dean at Barnard College shares 3 things college graduates should do on their job search in the pandemic recession. Retrieved November 28, 2020, from https://www.businessinsider.com/things-college-graduates-should-do-on-job-search-during-covid-2020-11