Graduating senior feeling hopeless

higgins2013
Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:50:37 +0000

Most jobs come from connections rather than from recruiters. I’d reach out to alumni, family and family friends, friends’ family, etc. I’d also start looking at smaller firms in your target area, those that don’t rely on recruiters.

In my profession, it’s not uncommon to have unpaid internships, contract employee situations, and multiple positions even within a single year for a recent grad. There’s also now a stringent licensing component that requires practical experience in several different categories of practice under direct supervision of a licensed professional, which is sometimes difficult to obtain. I’d view first several post-grad years as “opportunity searchs”, and be always on the lookout for a “new/better/different” opportunity.