Research Guides: Life After College: Finding a Job

Step 1: Find a job to apply to.

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Scroll to find tips on all aspects of applying for a job from LinkedIn, to networking, to resume writing, to preparing for a job interview.

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LinkedIn | 20 Steps to a Better LinkedIn Profile in 2024
"Professionals – particularly salespeople – invest a lot of time and resource in building brands. We’re trained at it – and we’re good at it. But how often do we apply those skills to building our own personal brands? For many of us, it’s nothing like as often as we should. I know that there’s more that I could be doing to build my own profile on LinkedIn – and I know that I’m not alone."
LinkedIn | 14 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost Your Own)
"We get it. Writing your LinkedIn Profile summary isn’t at the top of your to-do list. You’re not sure what to write. Your photo and headline make your Profile complete enough. It’s not worth your time since you already have an impactful job that you enjoy. [Insert your own excuse here.]"

Fast Company | 13 Tips to Build Friendships While Growing Your Professional Network
"Whether you are striving to expand your personal or professional network, it’s essential to create and nurture relationships that are not transactional. This is because, nine times out of ten, the majority of people will typically engage with people they feel confident around, can trust, and truly relate to in and outside of the marketplace."
Harvard Business Review | 5 Networking Tips for Introverts (and Anyone Else)
"Professionals who are extroverts are better equipped than introverts to form social connections, right? After all, they’re outgoing and more comfortable talking with strangers."
Harvard Business Review | A Beginner's Guide to Networking
"... Yes, networking can help you land jobs and gain access to new opportunities. But it can also be about making genuine connections, knowledge sharing, and giving back to others. It just depends on what you want and how you approach it."