It's a tough old world out there. Getting a job isn't easy as the
rest of the population scrambles over every going vacancy. As much as
you'd hoped your degree does not guarantee a flush job with plenty of
pay and prospects. This exceptionally jarring due to everyone's parents
and schools saying otherwise. It will soon become apparent that even
getting a job in a call centre will not be easy. There's no way round
it. Employers are constantly having to decide between qualifications and
experience. To combat this you need to use your time at university to
prepare.
The first suggestion is a fairly obvious one. Employers
want work experience so it would be great if you could have some along
with your degree. Many students put this off and suggest that their
grades will drop if they take on a part-time job. This is of course a
valid concern as it can be hard to find a part-time job that is suitable
for your studies.
This doesn't mean you should just write off the
idea completely. Searching out a job for the first month of the year
and then giving up is just foolish. Always keep an eye out in local
papers, websites and the university vacancies page. There will often be
little posts popping up aimed specifically for students. Any job will
do. Even working at McDonalds is going to help.
There are a wealth
of clubs and societies offered at universities. You should take
advantage of this. They don't usually take up much of your time and they
can be great fun. There is usually something for everyone. You'll also
be able to meet like-minded people to make your time at uni a little
more bearable.
