How to Prepare for a Fun Career

If I had a dollar for every time I heard “college is the best four years of your life”, then I would have enough money to make it five years. I completely agree with this statement, but I believe that it creates hesitation to enter the career force. Why can’t working be fun?

College is the best time to figure out what you want to do for a career. Making this decision doesn't mean sitting in a chair, thinking about what to do and then saying you’ll do that. It means experiencing things that relate to a possible career so you get a feel for what industries and work environments you’ll enjoy most after graduation. There are many ways for a student to gain that experience while still making college “the best four years”.

Internships

Interning is the best way to get the feel of an office environment. Internships have informed me on things that I wouldn’t know entering the work force without them: work schedules, dress codes, team expectations, and more.

Volunteering

Is there a cause that means a lot to you? Volunteering looks great on a resume, gives back to the community, and immerses you in an organization that hires graduates. There are many organizations that need volunteers. Whether people, pets or the environment interest you, you’ll be able to find volunteer opportunities that fit your interests.

Hobbies

If your hobby is following the fashion scene or making changes to your own style, you can still get a job in the fashion industry even if you’re not a design major. Several industries hire employees from different degree programs. Having hobbies are a great way to find areas of work that interest you.

A career doesn't have to be something that you won’t enjoy doing. Finding a job working with something you’re passionate about will make your career the best years of your life.