By Todd B Bavol
As you enter your final year at college, your degree is nearly in
your hand. You are thinking about and planning for amazing things in
your career. You are even more excited about all you've learned and all
you can do with it. The problem is, the job market isn't what it used to
be. Now, many graduates face the grim prospect that they may not find
the job of their dreams right after graduation. Even though that's true,
it is a good idea to plan now, even before you have a diploma in hand,
to land that big job.
What's It Really Like?
There is a
significant demand for fresh graduates in some fields. That includes the
areas of education, health fields, and science. However, some areas are
struggling significantly. In the areas of the arts and humanities, for
example, you will find it hard to find a position you want even with
your bachelor's degree in hand.
According to the Huffington Post,
one in two college graduates are jobless right now or they are
underemployed, working in fields that are less than ideal for their
long-term career goals. Keeping this in mind, the college graduate (or
soon-to-be one) needs to focus on what they can do right now to see
success when May does come around.
Tips for Making It Work
With the economy and job market still
wavering, many employers are holding off hiring college graduates for
open positions. Why do that when there are skilled professionals who are
looking for an opportunity and have experience? As a graduate, there
are things you can do to make your name matter.
* Network now. Do
not put it off until the final semester of your final year of education.
You need to work on finding people in the field to get to know now so
that they remember you.
* Get active in the industry now. No
matter if you start a blog to make a name for yourself or you work to
develop a professional network based on your community activities, get
involved now.
* Consider expanding your experiences. This may mean
taking on intern work or working for less than you think you should.
The key here is the experience you will gain.
As a job applicant
in a trying market, college graduates need to be well versed in using
social media and marketing to help advance their skills. Doing so can
make all of the difference in your ability to land a job when you do
graduate.
Todd Bavol is the President and CEO of Integrity Staffing
Solutions. Integrity Staffing Solutions is a national staffing firm
assisting individuals and corporations in making the right employment
fit. To view job openings in Warehouse, Professional and Administrative
positions, visit the Integrity Staffing Solutions web site at http://www.integritystaffing.com.