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With so many shoes to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? The same is true of the job search process. There are thousands and thousands of jobs out there, but you have to do some work to find the one that ‘fits.’
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First, decide what kind of shoes you want. Help yourself by first taking some time to self-assess and decide what it is you want in a new pair of shoes. What kinds of jobs are you looking for? Do you want a job that will allow you to work with people? Would you prefer to be working with objects? Do you desire a job where you can use creativity? Do you enjoy solving problems? Do you want to be outdoors? Do you want a job where attention to detail and organization are important?
Second, ask yourself, are the shoes within your budget? Will the job pay you enough to maintain an acceptable standard of living? Will you need to find additional opportunities to supplement the income?
Next, where are the shoes? What city or cities are appealing to you? Are there jobs in those cities? Are you willing to relocate or move away from your family?
Finally: Does the shoe fit? Perhaps the job you have found isn’t your dream job, and it’s not exactly the most perfect fit possible. Maybe it’s not fashionable and flashy, but is the job a good fit? Would taking the job stifle you and make you feel underemployed? Or is it a job that would allow you growth and upward mobility in the future? Think about whether this particular job will serve as a stepping stone to something bigger and better!
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One shoe can change your life. One job can change your life. But you don’t have to do one job for the rest of your life.
Best of luck to all of the job-seeking collegiettes!
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Jessica Long is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Assistant Director of Career & Professional Development in the Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) at Wake Forest University. She is a Demon Deacon graduate, and has been empowering collegiettes and Campus Cuties across the state of North Carolina for nine years. She is a firm believer in the power of a good pencil skirt, an aspiring crafter, and has a serious weakness for chocolate chip cookies. Feel free to contact her with comments or questions at longjw@wfu.edu. Get connected with ways to stay fabulous after college by following WFU OPCD on Facebook and Twitter.