Tips on finding a job this new year
By Shibi Prabhakar a student submission
Hey Michiganders, as the new year approaches, are you looking for a change in your life or some extra money, or are you fed up with the work you do now? Are you a college graduate looking to start your career? If any of these questions apply to you, perhaps it’s time to start looking for a new job.
According to the Harvard Business Review, the first thing to do in this process is to “dust off that resume.” It might have been a few years since you did this, but it is worth it. They say to “think of your resume as a story you’re telling the reader, not just about your accomplishments but the context in which you achieved them.”
The whole point is not to sell yourself short. Be confident about your accomplishments and the talents you can bring to the workplace.
Even if you have a job now, there are still ways you can find a job discreetly, as Business Insider states. You must be smart about it. The main point is not to tell anyone at work until you have everything finalized.
But the most important thing when looking for a job, no matter what stage you are in your career, is to make sure you are coping well. This can be a significant change, and anxiety is perfectly normal. Almost 70% of college students feel somewhat nervous/stressed about starting their new, according to this study done by timely MD. Remember, you are not alone.
As Mary Tyler Moore says, “take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.”
So, are you ready to practice being brave and start your future career, Michiganders? Start exploring your possibilities here, and have a happy new year.
