Searching for a job in the middle of the worldwide COVID outbreak is a lot of things, but uncertain just about sums it up. Many of us are feeling uncertainty in all different ways; whether it be school, seeing friends and family, or worry about the future. COVID has taken me on a job-hunting roller coaster, to say the least.
Senior year is supposed to be the culmination of college, the time to really get in your last bit of fun before real life. COVID has changed everything and made us rethink the ways we live. While it’s definitely not the same, I feel like most students are trying to make the best of the situation while being safe and hoping there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
I’m lucky to have already gone through most of college, so I have experience, but I’m pretty limited when it comes to working in an office environment. My internships over the summer were both virtual, and I became pretty familiar with working with a team remotely. It seems pretty likely that most jobs in the near future will also be remote, so at least I won’t have to experience the 9-5 office shock right away! It’s still weird to think about starting a job and not meeting my coworkers face to face. It raises so many questions: will I be able to find a mentor or work friends or learn how to do my job effectively?
I’m holding out hope that good things come to those who wait. So for now, I’ll continue applying, networking, working hard, and most importantly, wearing my mask!
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