1. Assess The Situation
Maximize the Value of Entry-Level Jobs
You can turn your internship and entry-level job into a long-term career.
You can turn your internship and entry-level job into a long-term career.
Start your job search early. Get your feet on solid ground so you can begin running ahead of the pack on graduation day.
Finding a career that suits you can bring lifelong satisfaction. Finding a job can lead to years of misery.
Career success often depends on your patience and persistence. When you aren’t getting interviews for jobs you want, don't settle for less.
Getting a new job has a lot in common with losing weight. They both take work and discipline.
Temp jobs and contract jobs can be your gateway to landing a full-time position in your industry, moving to an entirely new profession, or gaining the kind of job flexibility you've only dreamed about.
If you want to succeed, you can’t let setbacks set you back. You have to focus on your goals and don't let setbacks deter you.
Over time, bad career decisions can catch up with you and make finding a job very difficult.
Adjust your job search to the new reality. Don’t whine about how things are and don’t think about how they were. Make today’s reality work for you.
Consider skilled trades. A lot of jobs that pay $50,000; $60,000; $70,000 a year don’t require a college degree.