Where do I get the skills to actually get a job?
Hey everyone, I am graduating in May with a degree in Management. I want to work in Business Strategy or Consulting and eventually work for Disney or one of their subsidiaries. I know I may not get a job with them in the near future as I have no professional experience or what constitutes as professional skills. I had an internship and study abroad lined up for last summer, not both were cancelled due to COVID. Now my only experience from an employer on my resume is a part time job as a team leader at a movie theatre over the last three years.
Where can I get experience and skills that apply directly to jobs that aren’t sales related and more analytics based? I want to be involved in consumer insights or analytics so that I am more marketable. Are there free online programs that big companies like to see?
I have been depressed and feeling down about graduating and trying to find a job I will actually somewhat enjoy and furthers my development. Any and all advice is welcome!
Posted Apr 5, 2021, 2:36 AM UTC
Reach out to your alumni network, career center, or academic advisor. These are the resources you’re paying a ton of money for. You can setup informational interviews or seek out mentors who can help you.
This. I didn’t press my career services department enough and still regret it.
I’ll try reaching out again. I think the last time I met virtually with a career advisor it was not fruitful. The guy was just repeating everything I had done and told me to just network. I have been reaching out for months on LinkedIn but most say that they don’t have time to chat.
In that case perhaps your academic advisor can connect you to an alum from your major.
Career centers need to serve the entire population.