I wanted to be a ballerina! by Rhyan Eberhardt

Do you remember when you were little and people would ask us what we wanted to be when we grew up? Our replies were usually either a ballerina, an astronaut, the President, or a firefighter. Those were the good ol' days. Unfortunately, that same question gets much more difficult to answer as time goes on. To help us out, here are a few tips and good ideas I have put together to prepare us for a job search:

• It's a good idea to have a plan; a path to your future career choice.
• Perfect your resume. (Note: If you are having difficulties writing and preparing your resume, I have an earlier post related to resumes and cover letters.)
• Get a list of references and letters of recommendation together
• Do research on the field of work you want to get into. Make sure you're making the right choice.
• Attend a job fair. I know job fairs don't sound like they will be the funnest event to attend, but give them a try because they could hold the path to your future career.
• It's a very good idea to prepare for a job interview. (Note: My very first post was about job interview tips.)
• Be as prepared as you can be. Learn about the company and see if it's right for you.
• Most importantly, whatever you choose to do, make sure it makes you happy!
  

Works Cited:
http://www.collegegrad.com/ezine/01prep.shtml
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/careerresources/a/jobchange.htm