Not all of us were fortunate enough to find that first career position during our last semester. For some, their majors were in such high demand that they were able to find a job right away - looking at you, Engineering. For others, such as myself, a general Business degree didn't appear to offer much at first glance. I struggled for a little while when trying to land my first role out of college, so I figured that I'd offer up some advice here to any prospective grads in a panic. These principles below don't only apply to recent grads, but may also apply to those who are still in the middle of their degree program. I work as a professional recruiter for a publicly held company with very high standards. People like me look at resumes and speak with candidates all day long; it's literally our job. Below are the easiest tips for landing that internship or job. 1. Choose the right role to apply to: Make sure that when you're applying to jobs, that you're a...
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