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Strategies for graduation
Follow up with internships
Follow up with internships
Follow up with internships
Internships are a great way to start in your field. Follow up with connections from your internship about new opportunities at the organization, opportunities in the field, or recommendations.
Attend networking events
Follow up with internships
Follow up with internships
Networking events can help expand your existing network of people who are in your field or similar fields. You will find in that over the course of your career it is important to have a connections in many fields for job opportunities, projects, or collaborations.
Take a break
Follow up with internships
Conduct informational interviews
Taking a break after graduation can be a great option to rest and relax after college. It can help to get some clarity on your next steps, where to search for career opportunities, examine graduate school options, or focus on the type of work you are looking for.
Conduct informational interviews
Conduct informational interviews
Conduct informational interviews
Asking individuals who work in your field for an informational interview can be a great way to gain insight into your field. These can be 20-30-minute conversations where you can ask specific questions about your field, the opportunities, and what are the expectations of working in the field.
Share with your network
Conduct informational interviews
Share with your network
Let your network know what opportunities you are looking for. This can lead to referrals or recommendations for job opportunities. In addition, this lets your network support you in your career journey.
Find ways to specialize
Conduct informational interviews
Share with your network
Every field has a specialty. Find a way to specialize in your field that will make you unique. This can be a specific area of focus that you obtain a certificate in, conduct extra research, or learn. It will also help employers to get to know you and your skill set.