Time Is Always Passing

Maggie LaMar

“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” –Earl Nightingale

I was sent this quote two weeks ago by a friend and have been thinking about it ever since. This quote by Earl Nightingale can be applied to our lives as students preparing for our careers. Becoming the best candidate for a job doesn't just happen overnight.

It is important to develop skills to enhance your resume that you can use in your new job. However, it takes time to make these skills useful and desirable. For example, I have found that a common skill in the descriptions of the jobs that I have been applying for is Adobe Creative Suite. To begin, Adobe Creative Suite consists of several programs. Just spending a day practicing won’t actually make me skillful but spending more time on learning it will.

There are several other things that take time to complete but will better you for a successful career. Internships may seem intimidating and time consuming, but they will give you the experience you need in a particular field. Having an internship will also let you develop valuable skills such as time management and organization.  Also, crafting a professional resume that isn't mundane will take time but will be worth it when applying for jobs. It’s important to also take the time to get your resume checked so you know that it’s ready.

Next time you think about a goal that you want to achieve, don’t be discouraged by how long it will take before you achieve it or start to see results. Instead, utilize that time to make your progress efficient and meaningful. Time will always be passing; it’s up to you to decide if you’ll do something meaningful with it.