Transitioning from classroom to career is an exciting time. You get to meet new people and apply what you learned to the real world.
However, transitioning into your first full-time role can be stressful. You might have to move away from family and friends and adjust to a new schedule as you start your career. Or, you might have difficulty celebrating your friends’ employment successes as you struggle to find a role.
Fortunately, creating a plan to move from the classroom to your first full-time role can ease the transition. These suggestions can help.
Diversify Your Job Search
Use diverse sources to find a full-time role. Examples include:
- Networking
- Informational interviews
- Company websites
- Participating in an industry-related group
The professionals you interact with can mention job openings, introduce you to hiring managers, or refer you for relevant roles. These activities increase the likelihood of securing interviews and potential job offers.
Prepare for an Entry-Level Role
Having little or no relevant experience means you likely will start with an entry-level role. Therefore, you should begin with lower compensation and have opportunities to increase your income along with your job duties and responsibilities.
Use your entry-level role to create a foundation to build your career:
- Regularly ask questions to increase your knowledge.
- Request additional tasks and responsibilities to gain experience.
- Continuously engage in learning and development opportunities to qualify for more senior roles.
Build Professional Relationships
Get to know your manager, colleagues, coworkers, HR team, and company leaders. These professionals can help you assimilate into the organization, its culture, and your role. They also can help you develop your skill set and experiences, recommend you for promotions, and provide guidance and support for career growth.
Work with a Staffing Agency
Partner with a staffing agency that specializes in your industry:
- You gain access to job search resources, guidance, and support.
- The agency has unadvertised job opportunities that fit your goals, skills, and interests.
- You face less competition when interviewing for unadvertised jobs.
- An agency recruiter coaches you throughout the hiring process.
- The recruiter negotiates any job offers on your behalf.
- You benefit from ongoing career planning, guidance, and support.
Start Your Job Search With Element Staffing!
Element Staffing can help you smoothly transition from the classroom into your first full-time role. Visit our job board to apply for a role today.
