As a college student, finding out what you desire to do is one of the hardest things to decide. But don’t worry, here are some tips for students to identify their desired or dream job.
7 Career Tips For Students To Find Dream Job
Check out these 7 career tips for students to find their dream and desired job.
1. Build Connections & Network
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When entering the work life, building up connections and networks is very essential. While still in college, do engage with classmates, join clubs or networking events such as job fairs or seminars. Join as much as you can as it might help you a lot in growing your network circle and improve your communication skills.
2. Upgrade Your Skills According To The Desired Field
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Most companies will look for someone who has more than two skills based on role and field. During college, it is advisable to use the time to upgrade skills. You can join free online courses in general or any courses that are related to your dream job.
When in a job hunt, you are most likely to compete with a lot of candidates from different colleges with different skills and achievements. Therefore, you need to make sure that your skills are up-to-date and would give an advantage to the companies to make you stand out more than others.
3. Choose Internship That Suits Your Passion
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Always remember to choose the internship placement that suits your interest. If you like baking and cooking, then find an internship at a famous restaurant, cafe, or hotel. Make sure to have an internship experience that will benefit you in the future.
4. Take Part In A Work-Study Program To Gain Knowledge
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Taking part in a work-study program offered by a college is actually a big help for you to gain knowledge and experience. It is almost the same as an internship where you can have experience and knowledge, at same time earning money to help with college expenses. The key is ‘Don’t be afraid to start early’.
5. Pursue Your Interest
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What’s the point of pursuing something that you don’t even love? It will only waste your time and energy. So, it is important to know what your major interest is and what you can do about it. Do you like sewing clothes and being extra in dressing up your outfits? Consider yourself becoming a fashion designer.
If you are pursuing something that you love, you will be happy every day and the work will feel less burden and more fun. So, follow your dreams!
6. Seek & Create Opportunities Actively
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Next, seeking and creating your own chance to grow and chase your dream is a big help for your future career. You can apply for internships or join volunteering projects to gain knowledge and develop skills.
Other than seeking, why not create the chance by yourself? For example, instead of waiting for an internship in one of the biggest publishing houses in the town, why not create your name as a writer by writing blogs online? You can also start publishing your stories online through platforms like Wattpad, NovelPlus, and many more! Build your name and reputation first!
7. Be Brave
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Last but not least, be brave. The only thing that stops you from chasing your dream is fear. Let your fear go instead of your passion. The only one who will be with you and going through all the work progress is YOU.
If you failed one time, then stand up again and fight. You will manage to get it. So, be brave and start chasing your dreams. You will not want to start regretting everything that you should’ve done years ago in the future.
There are so many things you can do as college students to identify and find your dream and passion. These are just a few career tips that you can follow for a better future. Keep your head up and start improving yourself day by day. It is never too late to take the first step today!
