What To Do When Your College Degree Isn't Enough

Summary: <p>You have a degree, recently graduated and you're struggling to find a job. I hear you!</p> <p>A lot of companies want someone with experience even for the entry level jobs.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Tips:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Ensure you're looking for entry level jobs</li> <li>Don't NOT apply for roles because they want 1 year of experience</li> <li>List your education towards the top of your resume with graduation year</li> <li>Must include all working experience</li> <li>Always include internships</li> <li>Create a 'school projects' section on your resume</li> <li>Sharpen your interview skills</li> <li>Be open to taking an unideal role if it can lead to a role you want in 1-2 years</li> <li>Work study programs included on your resume</li> <li>Try gaining experience through 'gigs'</li> <li>Work a sucky job if you have bills to pay until you land the job that will start your  career</li> <li>Network</li> <li>Reach out to potential H.M.'s and ask them for their advice</li> <li>Get support system for recent college grads<br> </li> </ol> <p><strong>To support the show:</strong></p> <p><strong>Paypal:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://paypal.me/stephdennis13">paypal.me/stephdennis13</a></p> <p><strong>Anchor:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/careertalk">https://anchor.fm/careertalk</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>For show notes go to:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/">http://stephdennis13.com/category/careertalk/</a></p> <p>To work together:</p> <p><a href="http://listentocareertalk.com/">listentocareertalk.com</a></p> <p>For the Google Survey:</p> <p><a href="https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1">https://goo.gl/forms/PToleX38QgQ4EPaz1</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To connect:</strong></p> <p>Instagram:</p> <p>@stephdennis13</p> <p>@careertalkpodcast</p> <p>Facebook:</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stephdennis13">www.facebook.com/stephdennis13</a></p> <p>We are written, produced, hosted and edited by Stephanie Dennis</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>You’re awesome!!</strong></p> <p><strong>Go be your amazing self today!!!</strong></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/a1293a0/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/careertalk/message