In today's competitive job market, it's never too early for college students to start to prepare for the working world. David Dooley, career services program manager at Brigham Young University (BYU) - Hawaii, said seniors should plan ahead for their job search at least 6 months before graduation. He suggested that job seekers first visit their college campus career center to get advice on everything from job research to building solid interviewing skills. Dooley said job seekers new to the market need to make sure their resumes highlight the most relevant skills for each position. "Each resume should be tailored to the job you are applying for," Dooley added. "Don’t embellish or exaggerate, just present what you have in the best possible way. This will do much more for you than simply listing your on-campus job that doesn’t relate to your field." College students have a network of alumni that they can tap into during their job hunt. Dooley suggested that potential graduates talk with people in the line of work they want to pursue to ask advice about how to break into the field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that professionals with an advanced degree can earn $1,000 more than those with some or no college education. |