Graduating in May, when to start applying for jobs?
I am graduating in May with my BA in geology, and I have seen some jobs on monster and other sites for environmental consulting, which is what I would like to do, and I don’t know when would be a good time to apply for these jobs. Would now be too early to do so if I’m not available until June?
No, it’s not too soon! Jobs are always looking for bright new graduates because you are fresh & trainable so they can teach you how they like to do things. They do look for people with initiative- who are looking to plan their future and set up a job. When I was a senior in college (2 years ago) I applied for jobs and went on interviews in January. I got an offer letter and accepted it in January and did not start the job until August. If you go applying in August they will look at you and say why on earth did you wait so long? So yes, apply now!
Here’s another tip that landed my interviews- do not apply directly through Monster.com- use the contact information given and send an email from your personal email account directly to the person. Say you are graduating soon and would like to set up an interview to discuss possible opportunities and attach your resume. If monster doesnt give a contact- look up the company website and get a contact off there. 9 times out of 10 i got a call when i did this and not when applying right through the website because it gets lost in everybody elses. Good luck!
February 7th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I would start now, definitely. With the present state of the economy, it is never too early to start applying for a job. Good luck and congrats !
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February 7th, 2010 at 11:19 pm
now would be a great time
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February 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
No, it’s not too soon! Jobs are always looking for bright new graduates because you are fresh & trainable so they can teach you how they like to do things. They do look for people with initiative- who are looking to plan their future and set up a job. When I was a senior in college (2 years ago) I applied for jobs and went on interviews in January. I got an offer letter and accepted it in January and did not start the job until August. If you go applying in August they will look at you and say why on earth did you wait so long? So yes, apply now!
Here’s another tip that landed my interviews- do not apply directly through Monster.com- use the contact information given and send an email from your personal email account directly to the person. Say you are graduating soon and would like to set up an interview to discuss possible opportunities and attach your resume. If monster doesnt give a contact- look up the company website and get a contact off there. 9 times out of 10 i got a call when i did this and not when applying right through the website because it gets lost in everybody elses. Good luck!
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