{"id":8557,"date":"2025-05-12T09:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/?p=8557"},"modified":"2025-05-12T09:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T16:56:03","slug":"5-things-every-new-grad-should-do-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/2025\/05\/12\/5-things-every-new-grad-should-do-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things Every New Grad Should Do This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Graduation might be over, but the next chapter is just beginning. Whether you&#8217;re jumping into the job search or still figuring things out, summer is the perfect time to get ahead. Here\u2019s your <strong>Summer To-Do List for Recent Grads<\/strong>\u2014straight from the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scrub Your Social Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re like most recent grads, you just spent several years having fun in college and sharing it all<br>on Instagram. In fact, according to a 2019 report from Pew Research Center, 67 percent of 18- to<br>29-year-olds are active on the platform. Now that a full-time job is on the line, it\u2019s crucial to<br>ensure your online reputation will help you find employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search yourself<\/strong> in incognito mode to see what others see.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Delete or secure<\/strong> any content that might make employers hesitate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update your profile photo<\/strong> to something professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Add Extracurriculars to Your Resume<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might not have years of job experience yet, but your extracurriculars speak volumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use extracurriculars to show your <strong>personality, leadership skills, and determination<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add them to your <strong>resume and LinkedIn profile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight leadership or active participation in student groups or teams.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Involved in the Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is more than just giving back\u2014it\u2019s a way to gain relevant skills and show your values. Pick causes you care about and align your efforts with companies that support those missions. It&#8217;s a meaningful way to build your resume <em>and<\/em> your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Forget About Your Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve made plenty of connections throughout college\u2014don\u2019t let them fade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Make a list of everyone you met through school.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with them on <strong>LinkedIn<\/strong> and send thank-you cards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in touch with emails, holiday cards, or sharing relevant news.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Some Time to Enjoy the Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Job searching can feel like a full-time job, so don\u2019t forget to schedule breaks. Avoid burnout by setting a routine: focus during your &#8220;work hours,&#8221; and then enjoy hobbies, rest, and outdoor time. Your mental and emotional health are critical during this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got the drive. Now use the summer to sharpen your edge, build your network, and prepare for the opportunities ahead. You&#8217;ve earned this moment\u2014make the most of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Graduation might be over, but the next chapter is just beginning. Whether you&#8217;re jumping into the job search or still figuring things out, summer is the perfect time to get ahead. Here\u2019s your Summer To-Do List for Recent Grads\u2014straight from the source. Scrub Your Social Profiles If you\u2019re like most recent grads, you just spent [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40708,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[547,546],"tags":[],"wsuwp_university_location":[],"wsuwp_university_org":[443],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8557"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40708"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8557"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8560,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8557\/revisions\/8560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8557"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_location?post=8557"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_org","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/student-success\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_org?post=8557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}