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5 Tips to Guide You from College to a Job, and then to Career

"The Incredibles 2" is riding on the waves of the Me Too movement, becoming the top-grossing animated film of all time. Director Brad Bird may have thanked his lucky stars for the perfect timing, but obsessive Pixar fans would notice something else. The sequel to "The Incredibles" also pokes at the relevance of superheroes in modern society, probably an attempt to deflate the huge balloon hanging over the Avengers (and their villains). Adult viewers can also relate to the Parr family.

Bob and Helen Parr are really good in upholding right over wrong, but the human populace is afraid of their powers. (And Helen Parr finds out too late that the real villain prefers to get too close to her.) How can the power couple make another transition to a dull routine? Bob Parr lost it, and there would be little chance of him redeeming himself in another desk job. Helen Parr, on the other hand, is reluctant to bask in the spotlight. She must enjoy it as well.

This transition would remind college students who are looking into the immediate future. The first thing that comes to their minds is the relevance of tertiary education. It might be too late for such a thing, as they don't need to compare themselves to the likes of Bill Gates. It could torment them especially if they have a debt to settle. They must consider themselves lucky to be among those privileged few who have the opportunity to study in universities. It should open many doors, but doubt could lead them astray. They can go online (and look for guidance). They could go all over the places, but adopting a positive, if not hopeful, mindset should keep them on track.

How to Realize Your Full Potential

Studying in college is a rigorous, demanding experience. Looking for a job can be more than that. You barely survive paper writing, resorting to procrastination when you must beat the deadline. You must not feel that way because looking for your first job can be more rigorous and demanding than you suspect. Employers are expecting the best applicants to know some skills, all of which may be unfamiliar to you. You may lack experience, but how you have handled the coursework could be a good substitute. Remember that recruiters are keeping a sharp eye on traits that most companies uphold. Be selective.

You may have studied in college, but you aren't sure of what you really want to do. Sit back and recall what you love to do the most. If it's a hobby, then you might explore your options. There must be a market out there that is related to it. Think about your field of specialization after you figure it out. It i's not close, then look for short courses that can connect the two. You can find the ways if you really want to work this one out.

You're pressured to find a job that is meaningful. You're not the only college student who is anxious about it. You must not be relieved about it, though. It's only natural for college students, and young professionals, to be idealistic about their career goals. As a matter of fact, there's nothing wrong on aiming high. You must not adopt a now-or-never approach (unless you're a mature student who has gone back to college). Think of Plan B. It will be foolish not to have a Plan C. Try hard to come up with a Plan D (if possible). It will help you get out of the rut if your first choice isn't really the one for you.

You must understand that you're a brand. It's hard to imagine yourself as a product in a mall, but there couldn't be a better comparison. Recruiters are looking for the best candidates, and it's all up to you to convince them (that you're the best candidate out there). You should know your strengths and capitalize on it. Don't conceal your shortcoming entirely, as a down-to-earth attitude can help you win over doubtful recruiters. It's also important that you know the trade that you're getting into. If your body language (or facial expression) doesn't show it, then try to fib it. Do it if you truly believe that you're in the right field.

The sole-mindedness in college doesn't guarantee a successful, if not long-term, career. You only need to look at the likes of Bill Gates, but don't let their achievements make you feel insecure. An undergraduate degree is a springboard. It's up to you to find out what you want to be.

What Really Excites You?

Passion must guide you to what you want to make a career on. Many people would insist that they don't feel like working at all, but you might need a hobby to fulfill you. Traveling might be another topic, though. There might be more gray areas than you think.

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