Take These Steps to Get Your Career Started
Launching your career? You got this. Need help getting started? Find out how.
As you navigate life after graduation, you can find helpful insights, resources, and tips to get hired on LinkedIn. From picking the right career path to building a network that can help you along the way, this article is packed with everything you need to start making your first career moves.
Ready to dive in? Let’s do it.
Find the Right Career for You
Before you begin your professional journey, it’s important to get clear on your goals. What energizes you versus demotivates you? Taking the time to ask yourself these questions will help you identify career options that align with your values. Watch this video for a breakdown of how to do it. 👇
You can also get all the latest hiring trends, like the fastest-growing jobs and industries, in LinkedIn's 2024 Guide to Kickstarting Your Career.
Build a Network to Build Your Career
Learning from others’ experiences is a great way to help you make informed career choices. Their successes and challenges can offer valuable lessons. Plus, you never know where a connection will take you—every interaction could lead to new possibilities you might not have considered otherwise. For networking tips, follow the LinkedIn Guide to Networking.
Here's a list of experts who help recent grads land jobs—follow them for tips!
- Adrienne Tom, Executive Resume Writer
- Reno Perry, Founder of Wiseful
- Austin Belcak, Founder of Cultivated Culture
- Madeline Mann, Career Coach
- Jessica Hernandez, CPBS, CDCS, Executive Resume Writer
Get Personalized Job Recs
Now it's time to find the right role with Job Collections. What is it? It's a feature that lets you explore jobs across different industries, all in one place.
Stay in the Know
Once you’ve found roles you’re interested in, check out these articles from experts on how to land the job.
You can also follow these newsletters for career advice and trends.
Keep these tips close as you get started. Take it one step at a time, and remember there are resources to help you figure it all out. Get ready to land that job you’ve been dreaming about! 👏
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1wThe hardest part will more than likely be the job search. Especially in this specific situation.
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1moThanks so much for the shout Domonique! I'm honored to be featured alongside some seriously awesome people here :)
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1moThank you for the shout-out! My tip to help start your career would be to diversify your search strategy. Don't rely on just *one* tool (like a resume) or *one* activity (apply online) to get a job. All avenues are worth exploring during a search, and people should be the focus - talk to more people! People hire people.
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1moThanks for featuring me as one of the best experts to follow to help people land jobs Domonique Powell-Austin and LinkedIn! Always happy to help!
Great!