If you’re concerned about doing meaningful work, waking up and finding purpose in how you invest your time, and ultimately investing your life in the vocational field you are meant to be in, asking about it at the last minute is too late. Just get a job—for now. But if you’re early in the game, here are some things to consider.
Where was your former job? Were you reliable, work well with others, exceed expectations, and surprise others with your willingness to go the extra mile? Then your referrals will come easily.
Where did you go to school? Did you ask good questions? Did you stay after and engage the teacher/professor in person? Were you genuinely interested in critical thinking (not just the grade) and learning (rather than your GPA)? Then you are connected to an ever-expanding network of industry leaders.
Your “free time” is a) never free and b) always an investment. Were you intentional with whom you connected? Did you fill in your proficiency gaps? Did you build community? Did you give generously? Then your character and skillset will speak for themselves.
Last minute job hunting results in last minute filling of average job openings.
Submitting numerous online applications to numerous online listings results in finding a job numerous people with average skills can fulfill.
Finding vocational work begins early and requires being remarkable in the small things.
