Project Rookie

S1E15: I'm Graduating and Don't Have a Job


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What you'll learn:

  • Be proactive and intentional in your job search
  • Consider moving back home to reduce financial burden and distractions
  • Reach out to professors, mentors, and alumni for guidance and networking opportunities
  • Tailor your resume to specific job requirements
  • Attend career fairs and take advantage of school events and resources
  • Identify and fill skill gaps to make yourself more marketable
  • Attending industry events and networking with professionals can lead to valuable connections and mentorship opportunities.
  • Working for free can provide valuable experience and increase the chances of being hired by the company.
  • Financial planning and understanding one's financial situation is important during the job search process.
  • Being adaptable and open to different opportunities can lead to unexpected career paths and growth.
  • Taking initiative, being proactive, and asking for opportunities are key to finding success in the job search process.


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:00 Moving Home and Reducing Financial Burden

09:10 Networking and Reaching Out to Mentors

12:10 Crafting a Strong and Tailored Resume

25:50 Identifying and Filling Skill Gaps

36:25 Networking and Industry Events

41:10 Working for Free

45:15 Financial Planning and Understanding Your Situation

50:00 Adaptability

57:00 Taking Initiative and Asking for Opportunities


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Project RookieBy Jett Smith, Alex Giblin