By Sophie Theis (staff)
Life is full of transition – school transitions, work transitions. People change jobs, change schools, make big decisions, and with each of these decisions can come stress and anxiety. One big transition is life after college. All over social media and in the spotlight are stories of people I knew who graduated and had that amazing job right off the bat. The transition from college life to adult life was smooth for them. For me this was not the case, not everyone lands that big job right out of college.
After spending years in a college environment, the search to find a job was stressful for me. The job market is full of people with more or less experience all fighting for the same few jobs. Applying to job after job after job became emotionally draining when very few gave me an answer. Like the feeling of rejection and inadequacy or being left on “read” when texting a friend, you can be left wondering “why do they not want to hire me?” I really had to remember that I was not the only one going through this. There were plenty of my friends and peers out there in the same place as me.
Long months were spent of my time searching and hoping someone would pick me. Living with my parents left me feeling even more stressed to finally move on from college life and find that post-grad career. As someone who has recently gone through one of these transitions, here is what I learned throughout the journey:
Searching for a job after college can seem daunting and stressful almost as if it is a neverending search. Remaining positive and reminding yourself of the positive milestones in your life can be an aid in pushing through down times. As cliche as this may sound, it is important to remember that life is full of ups and downs. One day at a time, one job posting at a time, your big break will come.
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