It’s a Saturday afternoon and I am…. applying for jobs? Yes, yes I am. Of all things I could be doing on the weekend, I am polishing up my resume and typing up cover letters.
I’ll be graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth in May, so I am putting a stronger effort into applying for jobs. I will graduate with a B.B.A. in marketing, along with a minor in psychology and a certification in leadership. What exactly do I want to do with my marketing degree? Well, that’s a good question. Ideally I would love to find a position where I could manage the social media community of a corporation. However, with the economy still being a little rough, I am also looking for positions within communications, branding, or something with a marketing agency or firm. Being that I am applying for entry level work, I guess I can’t really be all that picky. After all, these college loans aren’t going to pay themselves off (but wouldn’t it be nice if they could?).
Time to get back at it. Wish me luck!! Any tips concerning networking, resumes, or anything of the like would be much appreciated.
Happy Saturday, y’all.
Yelena
January 16, 2013 at 11:18 am
Oh, job hunting. I’m postponing that to go to law school after graduating in May. Chicken, I know. But, best of luck to you! I think my advice would be to network like crazy this semester, and use all your contacts. Just overall be vocal about what kind of job you want and the fact that you’re on the market for a job after graduation. It’s surprising how a former prof or a distant aunt could provide a contact at your dream company. Also, if you have the time, I would start doing some freelance consulting work. Maybe offer to do social media for a local small business or non-profit. It would most likely be unpaid,b ut would only take a few hours each week and help you build a portfolio of sorts. Plus, employers will see that you’re passionate about your field and are willing to volunteer your time just to do it.
Also, don’t be afraid to send out your resume and a well-crafted cover letter to your dream companies and role models in the industry. Or, just send an email to someone you admire in the industry asking them for their advice about breaking into the industry – your job search is likely to come up in the conversation and you never know if that could lead to a job. I feel like with the economy and us being recent grads it’s tough to find a good job that you like. So, it’s all about being creative in your job searching and very vocal about your abilities and professional aspirations. Good luck! 