| Usually the last thing on a college student's mind is a | | | | work with local businesses to offer students |
| career. Most of us, whether in college now or long | | | | internships for course credit. These internships may |
| time alums, had more important things to worry | | | | become full time positions if you work hard and |
| about in between classes. Like parties, roommates | | | | prove that you want to continue your employment. |
| and a cute lab partners. However, between the | | | | If you can find an internship doing what you enjoy, |
| parties and getting your hot lab partner's number, | | | | express interest in available positions to your |
| you should think about what you want to do in life. I | | | | supervisor. |
| know what you're telling yourself, you went to | | | | Do Your Homework |
| college so you could get away from your parents | | | | Start an online job search; consult free online sources |
| hounding you about what you want to do in life. But | | | | to find thousands of entry level jobs for college |
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| of realisation that graduation will soon arrive and the | | | | looking for. Look though some job posting and read |
| time has come to think about a career path. | | | | their requirements, see what fits your personality and |
| Some college students are more focused and know | | | | work style best. Try not to think about money too |
| exactly what they want to do. These lucky few, | | | | much, the lure of a high salary can lead you down a |
| know that they want to pursue graduate studies | | | | path you might not truly enjoy. |
| programs or attend law or medical school. But most | | | | Think outside the box |
| college students just want to find a job that keeps | | | | Many college students think they need to find |
| them fed and housed until they figure out what they | | | | careers that relate to their college majors, but this is |
| want to do in life. For the students who are thinking | | | | not necessarily the case. For example, if you majored |
| about an entry level position after college, here is | | | | in engineering, your career options may seem limited. |
| some essential advice. | | | | But, did you know that some of the best finance |
| Talk to a Career Counsellor | | | | jobs go to engineers. Many companies are waiting for |
| Think about your favourite classes or the subject | | | | entry-level candidates to work as bank tellers, sales |
| you do best in. Talk to your campus career guidance | | | | associate, administrative assistant, HR, PR, or |
| specialist and ask about career opportunities related | | | | marketing agents. |
| to your favourite subjects. For example if you really | | | | No matter what your passion, the best place to start |
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| Find an Apprenticeship | | | | search. After all, the sooner you find the right path |
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| and get a taste of the working world. Many colleges | | | | |