Before you figure out who to blame, here are 3 mistakes that graduates make that cause them to suffer long after completing school.
1.Being Picky On Careers
The problem with most graduates is that they tend to “box” their minds into believing that they can only handle careers that are related to the courses and areas of specialization they undertook in campus.
Well, that’s where hell breaks loose because in most cases the so-called “relevant” job doesn’t come easily. The best way to link up with real life after college is to first open your mind to all opportunities that come your way. Don’t turn down that electrician’s job simply because you are an economist.
Don’t turn down that part-time teaching job at your local secondary school just because you have graduated in Bsc. Actuarial Science. The world outside here doesn’t care so much about what you studied in class – it cares more about what you can bring to the table given the slightest opportunity.
2.Not Being Ready To Volunteer
That white collar job may not come easily and neither will that dream business take a couple of days to blossom. That’s the reality. Out here you have to learn to sweat for success.
A good way to kick-start your career is by volunteering your services so that you can gain relevant experience first. So beyond the 6 month internship you took as part of your course-work don’t be hesitant to clock in one more year by volunteering in some institution.
You can look for charity organizations or start-ups and volunteer to serve. If volunteering opportunities still prove elusive don’t hesitate to take the initiative to start something like say a community based organization.
For instance, you can get 10 other like-minded youth and start planting trees and sensitizing the community about its importance. Or you can even start a part-time tuition class to raise the standards of learning in your area. Don’t worry about how low on the food chain you get to start – a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.
3.Going Back To Live With Your Parents
If you go back to your parents, to some extent they may show you that life is simple but at some point they will be tired to stay with a grown up. Therefore you will be forced to vacate maybe when it’s already late.
Don’t let them make things easier for you. Go out there and fight your own battles until you learn how to service on your own.
In conclusion, you may not have all the money required to start your business and luck may not be on your side as far as finding a job that’s relevant to what you learned in campus is concerned. But that should not put you down. Get your hustle up, stop the blame game and most importantly,swing to action
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