http://www.jobster.com/at/question/show/610/self?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_answers_to_self_question_610 http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/question/show/610/self?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_answers_to_self_question_610 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:00:57 GMT Most recent answers to the question 'What advice do you have for someone looking for their first job out of college...?' http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615559?answer_class=AnswerBase Go back to school. Gather more skills at a Junior College, get your AA in specified skill(s). Networking is a huge step towards finding a job and see if your school can help you in finding a job. Have them brush up your resume and see how the skills you learned will help or hurt the chances of getting your dream job. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:00:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615559?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615284?answer_class=AnswerBase Figure out what you like to do, since that is most important factor in your success, regardless of the job and education Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:18:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615284?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615204?answer_class=AnswerBase Apply as many employers as you can. If not landed a job for the period of three months, offer for voluntary work to earn experience. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:25:41 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615204?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615059?answer_class=AnswerBase Apply as many employers as you can. If for about three months you could not land a job, offer your self to volunteer in order to earn experience. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:48:08 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/615059?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614569?answer_class=AnswerBase Dont stop at no Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:53:53 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614569?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614517?answer_class=AnswerBase just do it what u get at first. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:10:55 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614517?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614258?answer_class=AnswerBase Don't be picky and realize no matter where you start, it can always lead somewhere. Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:56:06 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614258?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614199?answer_class=AnswerBase Take any job this way you can get experience working with the general public its a start and sometimes you get experience that comes in handy when you least expect it. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:13:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/614199?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613858?answer_class=AnswerBase To be realistic and don't expect top dollar jobs right away, I feel work experience is more important. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:58:54 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613858?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613665?answer_class=AnswerBase Be sure to go on more than one interview and keep your options open.......no matter how bleek the economy may look to you at the time. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:17:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613665?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613375?answer_class=AnswerBase Neat clean and be honest Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:01:27 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613375?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613119?answer_class=AnswerBase If they haven't done so, to be an intern in a company that offers that opportunity in the field they have chosen. They also have opportunities to secure a job through college career centers. These centers work closely with employers looking to hire students fresh out of college. Networking is very important. Ask their teachers if they know of any job opportunities or companies that might be hiring. Ask their fellow classmates if they know who is hiring. Ask their friends and family members. Lastly, job fairs are an excellent opportunity for entry level positions. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:42:18 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/613119?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/612780?answer_class=AnswerBase make sure they are prepaired to work long hard hours to get to the long term goal that they have Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:17:30 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/612780?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/612723?answer_class=AnswerBase No what you want and set goals and allow the one who is hiring you to know why you are a good fit for that job and why you should be the chosen one. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:31:07 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/612723?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/197641?answer_class=AnswerBase Everyone coming out of college dreams of finding that one job at that one company that they will spend the rest of their career at and which will also give them that job satisfaction they dreamed of all throughout college. But that is in a perfect world and unfortunately the reality is you will probably not find that in your first job or even your second. The best advice I can give is take a job that you feel strengthens your positive attributes and works on your weaknesses. This comes from finding a company who you want to invest in and who wants to invest in you; through great training, management, work environment, and a strong product. And don't be afraid to ask advice from people who are close to you and who you admire professionally; family, friends, teachers, parents co-workers, etc. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:39:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/197641?answer_class=AnswerBase