I’m graduating! Now What? How to Find A Job after Graduation

Helpful Tips for Finding a Job  Interest Inventory Testing  Tips for Networking & Marketing Yourself  Where to Find a Job

Interest Inventory  Testing that can be completed to help you find out what your strengths are and how this may be helpful on a job.  Can be provided by your guidance office or school counselors

Strategies for Networking  Be Active in your school organizations:  FFA  FCCLA  HOSA  DECA  Join Professional organizations at student rates.  Participate in competitions and meetings.

Strategies for Networking  Volunteer  Go to local businesses/organizations that you are interested in  Introduce yourself and Ask if you can volunteer to help with daily activities or events  Take a Resume and Reference information with you  Dress appropriately

Volunteer Opportunities  Hospital summer volunteer program  Help with the activities director at the local nursing homes  Work with a landscaper  Be involved with the cooperative extension program  Work at community soup kitchen or meal sites for the elderly  Possibilities are Endless….

Where to Go?  Local Newspaper  Job Fairs  Online resources related to your field     High School Teacher who is an expert in field that you are interested in  They may have contacts for you and can be a good reference!

How to Stand Out (In a good way!)  Dress professionally  Employers will take you seriously  Shows that you care and are really interested  Clearly Introduce Yourself and Your intent  Be prepared  Resume  Contact information for references  Your contact information  Be sure that your address name, social media picture and phone voic is appropriate