The Changing Landscape of the Job Market
Does it seem that with every passing year it's getting harder
and harder to find good paying jobs? If you think so, you're not
alone in your thoughts. In fact, this is a common complaint that
many people have and it is even worse for those that do not have
a college education.
Jobs are not bountiful right now and even college graduates
sometimes find themselves waiting tables for a year or two after
they receive their diploma before they are able to find a job.
So, with the work force becoming tougher and tougher to break
into, what are you going to do about it? Give up or fight back?
Well, the best way to ensure you will get hired at great jobs is
to attend college. A degree is incredibly important, but it's
not a guarantee for getting a job. Luckily, there are things you
can do while in college to beef up your resume and make you
stand out amongst all the other applicants.
First of all, learn a foreign language. Learn two if possible.
If you don't know right now how important this is, you will
understand once you~re trying to enter the work force. Many jobs
are requiring applicants to speak at least one other language
and you won't want to be turned away because you don't. So, sign
yourself up for Spanish, Italian or Arabic and become fluent if
you want your resume to outshine the others.
Secondly, and I can't stress enough - apply for internships. If
you want to be a writer, find a local magazine and intern there
for a few hours every week. Not only will this provide you with
invaluable hands on experience but it will also get your foot in
the door when you~re applying for writing jobs. If you're a
marketing major, do an internship at a restaurant that is just
opening or work at a local television station if you're major is
broadcasting. Do an internship for as long as you can throughout
your college years. Trust me, this will look fantastic on your
resume and will automatically put you ahead of any other
applicant that doesn't have the same experience.
Lastly, get involved in your community and college. You might
think human resource people don't look at volunteer activities
or hold student government activity with high regard but they
usually do. Put any extra-curricular activities like this that
you've done on your resume when you're looking for jobs.
Employers like to know that applicants are well-rounded and
volunteering makes you look like you're an outstanding member of
the community and student government involvement demonstrates
that you have potential to be a great leader.
If you follow these tips, getting good jobs will come much
easier regardless of what the employment rate is when you
graduate. So, don't get discouraged-just make a vow to become
the best version of you possible and be confident in your
abilities and skills. All prospective employers will be
impressed with that and who knows - you just might get your
dream position after all!