I’m graduating!Now What? How to Find A Job after Graduation

Helpful Tips for Finding a Job Interest Inventory Testing

Tips for Networking & Marketing Yourself

Where to Find a Job

Interest Inventory Testing that can be completed to help

you find out what your strengths are and how this may be helpful on a job.

Can be provided by your guidance office or school counselors

Strategies for Networking Be Active in your school

organizations: FFA FCCLA HOSA DECA

Join Professional organizations at student rates.

Participate in competitions and meetings.

Strategies for Networking Volunteer

Go to local businesses/organizations that you are interested in

Introduce yourself and Ask if you can volunteer to help with daily activities or events

Take a Resume and Reference information with you

Dress appropriately

Volunteer Opportunities Hospital summer volunteer program Help with the activities director at the

local nursing homes Work with a landscaper Be involved with the cooperative

extension program Work at community soup kitchen or

meal sites for the elderly Possibilities are Endless….

Where to Go? Local Newspaper Job Fairs Online resources related to your field

www.nutritionjobs.com www.indeed.com www.usjobs.gov

High School Teacher who is an expert in field that you are interested in They may have contacts for you and can be a good

reference!

How to Stand Out (In a good way!) Dress professionally

Employers will take you seriously Shows that you care and are really interested

Clearly Introduce Yourself and Your intent Be prepared

Resume Contact information for references Your contact information

Be sure that your email address name, social media picture and phone voicemail is appropriate