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Posted: March 11, 2025 | Author: Southern Utah University | Read Time: 3 minutes

Entry-level jobs for college graduatesFor college students, getting your first job after graduating with a bachelor’s degree is a daunting task. Oftentimes, the first “real” job a graduate gets is going to be the hardest to obtain due to competitive job markets. 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 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.

Let’s take a look at some entry level positions for each online bachelor’s degree at SUU!

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Communication

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Family Life and Human Development

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Online Bachelor’s Degree in History

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Online Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies

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, and have multiple positions available. This gives you the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in your chosen career field.

There are paid and unpaid internships available, and may only be for a limited time. For example, many internships simply take place for the length of the summer. However, there have been many cases where students have been hired after their internship, or gained connections that lead them to the best job opportunities.

Internships can be a great stepping stone to full-time employment. And organizations offering internships are usually looking for students in their last two years of their degree program. It can pay to plan ahead.

Graduate Programs and Professional Programs

Another option to consider after graduation is obtaining a master’s degree. SUU offers online and on-campus master’s degrees for students in many different programs. They can be obtained part-time or full-time, so you can advance your credentials while working simultaneously if you wish.

Some professions, like law, require professional degrees such as a Juris Doctorate in order to practice. The same principle applies to medical fields. Make sure to do research in your field to determine if you require a professional or graduate degree before entering the workforce.

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Wherever you are in your educational journey SUU can help you reach your goals. SUU's online programs provide the flexibility you need and the affordability you want. Accelerate your career with the online degree that's right for you.

If you’re currently pursuing an online degree at SUU and have questions, or if you’re interested in an online degree, reach out to SUU's Online team at (435) 865-8665 or at online@suu.edu.

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