How long did it take for you to get your first full time job after you graduated college? I've spoken to some students over the years who've expressed their disappointment because they were graduating on a Friday or Saturday and NOT working by Monday. Oftentimes, though, you'll have a gap of days, weeks, maybe several months, before you enter the working force. I graduated law school in May. I filled out several dozens of applications. I interviewed with two companies: Sports Business Journal and CSE Talent. I started working at CSE in mid-January. So, if you're unemployed post-graduation, remember it's fairly normal to not transition right into full-time work. Don't be discouraged because you're not earning a steady paycheck 48 hours after you turn your tassel. #careeradvice #careersearchtips #networking #hiring #jobsearchadvice

“I hope suffering happens to you.” This was a quote from from Jensen Huang’s speech at his Alma Mater Stanford university. In the context of the article I read, he meant :“Greatness is not intelligence. Greatness comes from character. And character isn’t formed out of smart people. It’s formed out of people who have suffered.” Our generation and those after us grew up in a time of increasing wealth and progress. Hardship is a foreign and easily avoidable because options are plentiful in Singapore. Quitting is easy. Solving problems is hard. I have a personal timeline when I am in a new position. Year 1 is to get a lay of the land. Figure out who’s who, how things get done, who are the decision makers and who are the trouble makers etc. Figure out a plan to align what I want to do, what I have to do and how I’m gonna do it. Test the waters, learn to navigate. Year 2 is to activate the plan and pivot when necessary. Year 3 is to take stock and review if there is any progress and if it is worth staying. Year 4, plan for career progression (lateral or vertical) or exit. The stages could be shortened with experience but anything less than a year, tells me the candidate did not give himself or herself a good shot at applying themselves.

Maybe I’m really old-fashioned but I can’t see how #jobhopping can be seen as positive… As an employer, my approach is simple- a job is a match between the organization and the prospective staff. 1️⃣ It’s a two-way street: Organizations provide pay, learning opportunities, career progression and a healthy work environment; Staff contribute in turn their time, energy, intellect and commitment. 2️⃣ Practically, it does take time to learn and also time before staff are contributing back effectively. Hence I remember back in clinical practice the reluctance to take trainees/ residents for anything less than 6-month stints- 3 months to learn, 3 months to use what has been learnt to contribute back. In the non-clinical world, my experience has been at least 1-2 years for this ‘social compact’ to be realized on both sides. 🚩 Anyway, I would be cautious in #hiring anyone who has been in multiple jobs for only brief periods… A red flag for me.

🔥 Embrace the uniqueness of your #career journey; it's exclusively yours. Don't let anyone convince you otherwise. Every twist and turn has led you to this moment, shaping the incredible professional you've become. 🔥 Would you believe that one of my early career milestones unfolded within the walls of a correctional facility? A pivotal intern role that, at first glance, seemed unrelated to my journey (or did it?). Back then, I was a motivated undergrad juggling my third part-time job, and I took on this opportunity simply because it was paid. Little did I know, this unconventional start became my gateway into the realms of #relationship building, #conflict resolution, #strategy, law, issue identification, representation, facilitation, management, and public speaking. 👉  Remarkably, each of these skills played a crucial role in shaping the HR professional I am today. If your #career path resembles more of a mosaic than a straight line, appreciate every experience that contributed to the well-rounded, #innovative, and resourceful #team player you've evolved into. Look closely, and you'll likely discover how each event served as a stepping stone to your current role and the person you've become. 🎉 Celebrate your bold decision to be authentically you! 🚀 #journey #embrace #uniqueness #professional #evolution #corrections #law #lawenforcement #school #hr #humanresources #remotework #publicspeaking #journey

You’d be crazy not to take that job. That’s what everyone told me after I landed a coveted summer associate job. A job that, if you played your cards right, would land you a first year associate position. Making a LOT of money. I had to agree. I would be crazy to turn the summer associate job down. And even crazier if I later turned down the first year associate position… I thought about it, talked it over with my family and friends, and realized I couldn’t find a reason not to take this job. And yet… Something inside me KNEW this wasn’t the job for me. 🍿 SPOILER ALERT - I said yes to the summer associate job. And to the first year associate job. And I shoved that nagging feeling deep into the recesses of my mind. Looking back, I can see what happened here. I relied on logic and facts to point me towards the best career choice for me. Nothing wrong with that - in theory. But when intuition tried to tell me something about myself that no amount of logic could, I ignored it. And while I have no regrets in choosing that first job. I can’t help but wonder how different my career path could have been, Had I listened to my intuition in that moment. If you’re struggling to make sense of your legal career choices, and need someone to guide you, I’d love to help out. Click the link to sign up for a free 30 min chat with me: https://lnkd.in/gPeRgBXx #careeradvice #careerchange #careerpivot #lawstudents #womeninlaw #unretiredattorney

What's the rush? 😌 or No time to waste? ⏱ For this final year student, should she get straight on to a job? or take a gap year to explore options 🌏 other than a corporate role which she feels pressure from her family to do? What would you advise? What did you do and do you wish you'd done the other? Share your advice on the #ft #workandcareers #dearjonathan column - and send in your own Q to dear.jonathan@ft.com #gapyear #parentalpressure #familyexpectation #corporaterole

Friday for thought 1. Have you ever wondered why some employers prioritize years of experience over other qualifications when hiring for a job? 2. Can you think of any specific industries or job roles where years of experience might be particularly important? 3. If you were an aspiring employee, how would you portray yourself as a potential candidate? 4. If you're in these fields, what advice would you give aspirants? Drop your thoughts and ideas in the comments section. Visit my Facebook page Thelma Wilson or click the video link https://lnkd.in/eMVyDWeJ to watch the full video. You wouldn't want to miss it. #doctor #nurse #surgeon #lawyer #softwaredeveloper #engineer #executive #executivechef #employer #employee #internship #volunteering #iamthelmawilson

You might be wondering what happens in the job market when students hit the pavement looking for summer jobs. New grads could have an impact but more often than not - new grads feel burnt out and want to take the summer off. They typically “hit the pavement” in the fall post their spring graduation. Other students who are looking for summer jobs aren’t really your competition because you are not looking for a short-term summer job but are looking for longer term full-time employment. So don’t worry: stay calm and carry on. As a reminder: I work 1:1 with young adults (ages 18-34). I support them in identifying their career direction and guide them through the job search/networking process into landing the job that will launch their career. More information is on my website: daphnewoolf.com or call/text me at: (647) 969-0561.

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