{"id":12033,"date":"2020-11-07T08:50:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T13:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=12033"},"modified":"2020-11-07T08:50:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T13:50:40","slug":"prepare-career-success-before-you-graduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/prepare-career-success-before-you-graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Still in school? Preparing for career success before you graduate."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12037 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"students should study and plan career before they graduate\" width=\"269\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-1367x2048.jpg 1367w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-334x500.jpg 334w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-1068x1600.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/gaelle-marcel-L8SNwGUNqbU-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1709w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/a>When you\u2019re knee-deep in assignments, papers and exams, (not to mention all of the other experiences of college\/university life!) you may not be giving a lot of thought to life after graduation. But for many recent graduates, one of the biggest regrets is \u201cI should&#8217;ve probably started planning sooner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the presence of career centres, career fairs, and career counsellors on campus, these services are drastically underutilized by most students for most of their post-secondary academic career. It usually isn\u2019t until they get close to graduation when thoughts of career preparation become more relevant \u2013 and urgent.<\/p>\n<p>But with just a little more foresight and planning, you can start preparing for career success now, while still enjoying everything your post-secondary experience has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some tips to get you started:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/phd-jobs-advanced-degree-obstacles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparing for Life Outside Academia<\/a> &#8212; Most graduate students simply are not prepared for life outside of academia. When you\u2019ve earned an advanced degree, your life on campus amongst other academics means that you may not be accustomed to explaining your unique skills and deeply specialized knowledge in a way that people <em>outside<\/em> universities can understand. As a Ph.D. myself, I understand this predicament, that is why I have put together some tips to get you started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12038\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"consider career options before you graduate\" width=\"371\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tim-gouw-ScWvHUtQca4-unsplash-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/advice-job-searching-new-graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advice on Job Searching as a New Graduate<\/a> &#8212; While you may not be a graduate yet, my advice is to avoid waiting until you graduate to start thinking about \u201chow can I get experience when I can\u2019t get a job because I don\u2019t have enough experience?\u201d (Spoiler alert: Don\u2019t sell yourself short, there\u2019s some good news!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/mentorship-predicts-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mentorship: A Predictor of Success<\/a> &#8212; You don\u2019t have to wait until you graduate to seek out mentorship (are you sensing a pattern here?!) Some people are reluctant to ask for help because they think it is a sign of weakness. But nobody who has achieved career success has done it totally on their own. Steve Jobs himself had seven (yes SEVEN) mentors for different aspects and stages of his life!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/why-employee-networking-still-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why Networking Matters<\/a> &#8212; Not all people are natural networkers. For many, the mere mention of networking can bring up all kinds of negative connotations. Although it might seem like a bunch of superficial small talk, the connections you make now could result in post-graduation opportunities. You just never know where those connections will lead or where some great opportunities will come from! If you don\u2019t know where to start, don\u2019t worry, networking is a skill that can be learned. Be sure to check the links in this article for access to other great networking resources!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-12039\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"368\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/andrey-zvyagintsev-Eyg5Z7ARjWk-unsplash-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/career-advice-professionals-nuanced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nuanced career advice \u2026 why professionals need it the most<\/a> &#8212; These days possessing a university degree or even a professional designation doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re immune from career-related challenges. All too often, you can graduate from a program and then learn that there are too many graduates with a similar background for the available positions. So, if education isn\u2019t enough, what more is needed?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to discuss this or any other career-related topic further, you may reach out via\u00a0direct message through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0learn more or book a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments-career-coaching-counselling-dr-helen-ofosu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free initial phone consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may also call me directly at\u00a0<strong>613-424-8689<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>1-888-878-8861<\/strong>\u00a0or send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:helen@ioadvisory.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">helen@ioadvisory.com<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to discuss my career, executive coaching, or HR services.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers and Organizations.\u2122<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please share this article using any of the social media icons below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re knee-deep in assignments, papers and exams, (not to mention all of the other experiences of college\/university life!) you may not be giving a lot of thought to life after graduation. 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