Graduate with Confidence and find a Career for your Major
Posted: September 23, 2020 | Author: Southern Utah University | Read Time: 2 minutes
For college students, getting your first job after graduating with a bachelor’s degree is a daunting task. Oftentimes, the first “real” job graduates get is going to be the hardest to obtain. However, by being consistent in job searching, and starting early, the task of getting hired becomes much easier.
One of the mistakes students make when looking for their first job in their field is searching for positions that require more experience, or expecting to get their dream job right after graduation. In these cases, you will have more success searching for entry-level positions that require little or no experience. In many fields, entry-level positions will contain the word “assistant,” or a similar word indicating the level of the position.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Junior Accountant
- Learn more about SUU’s online accounting program.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
- Business Analyst
- Consulting Analyst
- Management Trainee
- Learn more about SUU’s online business management degree.
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication
- Copywriter
- Editorial Assistant
- Social Media Specialist
- Learn more about SUU’s online communication degree and future careers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
- Game Warden
- Police Officer
- Criminal Paralegal
- Learn more about SUU’s online criminal justice program and potential careers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
- Elementary Teacher
- Librarian
- Substitute Teacher
- Learn more about SUU’s online elementary education program.
Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life and Human Development
- Child care Worker
- Human Service Assistant
- Family Life and Human Development Teacher
- Learn more about SUU’s online family life and human development degree and careers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
- Financial Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Underwriter Assistant
- Learn more about SUU’s online finance degree.
Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Research Assistant
- Museum Curator
- Editorial Assistant
- Learn more about SUU’s online history degree and potential careers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
- Marketing Assistant/Coordinator
- Public Relations Specialist
- Publicity Assistant
- Learn more about SUU’s online marketing degree.
- Legislative Assistant
- Journalist
- Policy Analyst
- Learn more about SUU’s online political science degree and future careers.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Phlebotomist
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Learn more about SUU’s online nursing program.
Internships
In addition to these entry-level positions, it might also be helpful to pursue internships in your chosen career field. Internships often require no work experience whatsoever, and have multiple positions available. However, internships are sometimes unpaid which can be a turn-off to many graduating students. Nevertheless, they can be great stepping stones to full-time employment.
Graduate Programs and Professional Programs
Another option in place of pursuing full-time positions is obtaining a master’s degree. Some professions, like law, require professional degrees such as a Juris Doctorate in order to practice. The same principle applies to medical fields. Do research in your field to determine if you require a professional degree before entering the workforce.
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