Life as a recent college grad can feel really overwhelming. You have all these ambitious goals for yourself but sometimes it is hard to live up to your own (and society’s) expectations and to find the motivation to turn these dreams into reality because you don’t even know where to begin.
The post-graduation life is definitely less glamorous than it was made out to be. You went to school for 16+ years of your life and yet you felt like your academic career did not prepare you for many of the things that adulthood would eventually throw at you. How…
85% of all jobs are filled through networking. That’s a lot.
That number itself should be enough of an incentive for you to start connecting with interesting, potentially helpful people right away but I get it, networking can still be intimidating. Trying to sound smart in front of highly accomplished professionals with years of business experience is a daunting thought to many college students. Yet, networking is absolutely essential in an increasingly competitive and digitally connected world.
Don’t worry. I’ve been there. And I’m here to tell you: It is not as difficult as you think.
While I was able…
Thamina Stoll
Account Director @ LinkedIn | Founder & Host of the Femme Hive Podcast | Gender Equality Activist | Proud Duke Alumna
