IF YOU’RE IN COLLEGE, YOU NEED THIS GUIDE…
Find Mentors Who Are Where You Want to Be
Find mentors on and off campus.
On campus: Senior leaders in the professional clubs you are interested in
Off campus: Professionals who do the job you want (find on LinkedIn)
They’ll help you create a career plan.
Lead 1-2 Professional Clubs (related to your field):
Find 1-2 professional & social clubs.
Become a leader for 1 of each…
Join clubs related to your interests.
Experience in the same field as your target job is invaluable for applications.
Leverage Professional Clubs to Network
Leading professional clubs is an easy hack to network with companies.
Setup events partnered with companies
Use Clubs to Interview People & Review CVs
Interview other students for your clubs…
Some clubs do applications & interviews.
I interviewed 200+ students and reviewed 500+ resumes in college.
I discovered how to interview well and what a great resume looks like.
Go to Career Fairs and On Campus Company Events
Scared of career fairs?
Come with a targeted plan. List 3-5companies you want to speak with.
Know which jobs you are interested in and who you wanna speak with. Then tailor your conversations.
Gain Related Experiences &Skills (Projects, Classes etc.)
Create a project to gain relevant experience.
Interested in Strategy consulting?
Offer to create a strategy for a local business for free.
Then add it to your resume.
Identify Your Target Role in Your 2nd or 3rd Year
Most students have NO IDEA what job they want.
But you need to think about it early.
This will help you create a plan to get the job in your last 2 years.
Articulate Your Experiences on Your Resume / Interviews
You need both experiences & clear communications for results.
Most students don’t communicate their experiences well…
Create a clear resume & practice your interview skills.
99% of students mess this up.
Apply to Internships & Fellowships in College
Internships in the same field as your target job provides great experience.
But you need a strong CV & network to get them…
Leverage your leadership experience &network to get them.
Use Your Network to Get Referrals
For students at ‘non-target’ schools (don’t have spots saved at top firms)
You need referrals…
Build your network by holding career events & messaging on LinkedIn.
Request referrals for your target jobs.