Recent statistics show that this is the best job market for graduates in the past decade. However, these graduates also carry more college debt than any other generation before them. Never before has it been more important for young people to find work and start making money as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cCollege debt can be astronomical,\u201d says employment expert Rob Wilson, CEO of Employco USA, \u201cThe weight of this can often pressure new graduates to take any job they can find and start working right away. However, that might not be the best plan of action. It is better to be purposeful and discerning in your job search. Remember, you are building the foundation for a career, not just trying to get a paycheck.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here are Wilson\u2019s top tips for how graduates can land a dream job:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1) Don\u2019t be lured by a big paycheck. \u201cMoney isn\u2019t everything, even if you do have debt looming down on you,\u201d says Wilson, \u201cIt is better to take a job with a smaller paycheck that is in the field you actually desire than to take a job with a large paycheck that has nothing to do with your long-term career goals.\u201d<\/p>\n 2) Live at home if you have to. \u201cI know most college graduates want nothing more than to break away and have their own place, but the reality is that an unpaid internship isn\u2019t going to help you get that big city apartment. But that doesn\u2019t mean that the internship isn\u2019t the right choice. Working as an unpaid intern can be stressful, but it can be a very wise move and help you build lifelong connections that will serve you throughout your career.\u201d<\/p>\n 3) Make Google work for you. \u201cEveryone knows that an employer is going to Google your name before they decide if they want to hire you,\u201d says Wilson, \u201cSo make sure that your internet presence is going to be impressive. Have a personal website or create an online portfolio that features your work. Have a Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn account that reflects drive, intelligence and professionalism. Don\u2019t be afraid to show your personality a little bit, but remember: This is about your career, not tweeting about the Kardashians.\u201d<\/p>\n 4) Keep attending school. \u201cI know most graduates never want to return to a classroom, but nothing is more impressive to a prospective employer than an applicant who has continuing education credits in their field or someone who attends seminars in their field of interest. Keep learning, even after you have a diploma in your hand.\u201d<\/p>\n 5) Consider temp work. \u201cTemporary work can be a great way to keep your resume padded and your bank account full,\u201d says Wilson. \u201cEmployers hate to see big blank spots on an applicant\u2019s resume, so prove that you are hard-working even when you haven\u2019t found a full-time permanent position yet. Plus, temping can be a great way to make connections, build experience, and learn more about what it is like to work in a professional environment.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Recent statistics show that this is the best job market for graduates in the past decade. However, these graduates also carry more college debt than any other generation before them. Never before has it been more important for young people… <\/p>\n