Have you recently graduated college and now you are looking for a job? Congratulations on graduating and getting your degree! Having a college degree is still the best way to avoid unemployment and most employers require at least a bachelor degree before they would even consider someone. But that degree is not always enough. Many college graduates in Tampa are finding themselves working part-time jobs or in the restaurant industry where degrees are not required.
The University of South Florida and the University of Tampa have career centers to provide free assistance for college students and graduates. They provide resume writing and career coaching services at no cost to their students. But once you have a quality resume you need to get it out to potential employers and the best way to do this is to start searching for jobs!
813area.com's Job Section powered by Career Builder is a great way to start. Post your resume for free, read job related articles and receive additional career coaching and advice from professionals in all industries. Whether you are a recent college graduate looking for jobs in Tampa or anywhere around the United States, you can search for free on 813area.com/jobs.
Sometimes the best jobs for college graduates are the entry level jobs. The starting salary may not be as high as you were hoping for, but it could be a great entry into one of the top employers in Tampa. If you are a recent college graduate looking for a job, make sure you gather the following and start hunting:
- Multiple versions of your Resume
- Letters of Recommendations from both previous employers and teachers
- Portfolio or samples of your work
- List of credentials, relevant course work and references
