Ever since you can remember, people have asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” a countless number of times. Even well into college, you might still be asking yourself the same question. Careers are not as linear as many think! Here are 7 practical steps you can take to start building a career you enjoy.
Written by Mark K. Wendel
Not every career path is linear. Handshake students share how make realizations about their career and how they found the right career fit.
Finding the right career fit can be quite the journey. Not every path will be the same and not every job will be the perfect fit. But taking what you like and what you dislike about a role can be useful in finding that perfect job later. By trying out new jobs or internships, you may learn more about yourself and the job preferences you have.
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Students often stress more about the Resume, Cover Letter, and Interviewing aspects when trying to secure a job…what about the short-answer questions in the application?
Most times, you will be selected for an interview or role based on how you answer the questions in your application. Examples may include: how can your skills apply to the role you are applying for, why should we hire you, or what sets you apart from the rest of the candidates applying. Do you have capability to integrate your values in your answers while matching what the company is seeking from an applicant?
Consider these tips below from Parker Dewey’s article called How to Ace a Short-Answer Application written by Mary K. Wendel!