As you are nearing the end of your college career, thoughts and decisions about your future will have to be made. As a college senior, taking time to decide what career route to pursue, where to go and how to get to your goal are all important to consider.
Even before you go on spring break, take some time to decide the following:
1) What type of jobs do I want to go after?
2) Where do I want to live?
3) What do I want to accomplish after college?
Taking the time to consider these items will help you plan your route and how you want to get there.
In addition to deciding where you want to go, take time to get your resume read and edited by several different people. Having multiple perspectives on what to include, what not to include and how to format it can help shape your resume and how to go after the position you want. It's okay to have more then one resume (tailor it to the specific job you want to go after) and if your campus has a career center, take a few moments to have someone read it there.
Once your resume is complete and ready to go, take the time to network with professionals in your desired field. The goal will be to get advice and insight on how to find an entry level position within your field and networking can open up those possibilities. Keep your eyes out for networking lunches on campus, opportunities to hear guest speakers and don't be afraid to ask your professors for alumni in the area that may be willing to assist you.
After you get a few names of these people to network with, try and reach out to them and ask for their advice. Try to meet in person but if you can't do that, a phone conversation works as well. Before you are done with that conversation, always ask if there is anyone else he or she knows in the area that may be able to provide similar insight or ideas on getting that entry level job.
With graduation approaching soon, take time to decide where you want to go, develop a good resume and network!
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