Released on November 16, 2023
It’s out there, all set for you– college graduation. You’re thrilled and happy at your achievement of making your degree, however you might likewise have some stress and anxiety at the unpredictability of what lies ahead. And on top of that, your family and friends are constantly asking you that dreadful concern– “so what are your strategies after graduation?”
To begin with, take a deep breath, today! You got this! These years can be an amazing and difficult time, however there are things you can do today to assist you address that concern with self-confidence:
- More than likely, you took a Very first Year Experience class as a Freshman that needed you to compose a resume– so you currently have a huge piece finished! Now simply upgrade it with any work, school companies, management positions, and any brand-new abilities you have actually acquired ever since.
- You understand your significant, however what if you do not understand what you wish to do? Arrange a consultation with a Profession Coach at the UConn Center for Profession Advancement (either practically or face to face), and they can talk with you about what it is you like to do, the classes you have actually taken pleasure in most, and assist you check out profession locations for you to pursue. Profession Coaches can likewise examine your upgraded resume and assist you customize it towards your profession objectives.
- Log in to Handshake to filter, research study and use to open task posts– you can even have a virtual interview on Handshake! Ensure to go to school task fairs, either practically or face to face, to fulfill Companies straight. Consult with your teachers for their market insights, and do not think twice to share info about chances with other trainees who might be searching in the exact same profession locations– possibly they understand of a task chance or company contact that would be valuable to you, too!
Take these concrete actions, and you’ll feel excellent about your response when somebody asks you about your future strategies. And keep in mind, as we like to state, you are trainees today, however Huskies permanently– you’ll constantly have actually UConn with you, anywhere you go.
