Resume helps students prepare for career

As I near the end of my college career, I wonder if I have done enough to prepare myself for the “real world.” I have heard many of my peers share the same concern. I worry if I will be able to get a job in the ever-growing competitive job market when I graduate. I double-majored to prolong my college career. However, I will graduate in December. And, while that may seem like a long time away, I know it will approach me faster than I can imagine.
So, to make sure I graduate being as prepared as I can possibly be for the working world, I did some research.
The first thing one can do is choose an employable major. According to hercampus.com/career the ten current most employable majors are, in order from most to least employable, computer engineering, pharmacology, economics, school student counseling, mechanical engineering, finance, mathematics, civil engineering, political science and marketing.
While none of the previous is either of my majors, print journalism or public relations, I have not lost hope for myself to be employable. However, if one wants to pretty much guarantee themselves a job after college, perhaps one of those majors would be fitting.
Another way to make ones self employable is to take advantage of career fairs. UCA has an annual spring career fair. There is always an array of employers there to speak with students, make them aware of internships or to make them aware of job openings.
There’s the possibility for students to set up interviews for internships or jobs, which could land one into their desired career field. So, take advantage of the career fair, dress up for an hour and go check it out. I will be there with hopes of finding an internship.
An internship is another way to make ones self more employable. Some majors make it a graduation requirement and others do not. In my case, it is a graduation requirement for my print journalism degree, but it is not a requirement for my public relations degree. Even if a major does not require it, many majors will still offer credit hours for doing an internship. Either way, getting an internship is a good idea. It will let any future employers know you are interested in the career field and have some experience working in it.
There are many websites one can look at to find an internship. Some of those include: internshipprograms.com for general internships, biology.csusb.edu/internships/ for biology internships, www.creativejobscentral.com/music-internships/employment/Production for music, www.prssa.org for public relations, among many more. One can also visit InternQueen.com for posts about various internships. For $3 per application the creator of the website, Lauren Berger, will personally forward your materials. That is a good deal for those who want to put in minimal effort into finding an internship.
Many professors will also post internship opportunities, or just may know about some. Talk to professors because chances are they will be willing to help.
My biggest worry is my resume. I worry about what my resume says about me and how I can improve it. UCA Career Services is a wonderful tool students can use to make sure their resume is the best it can be. Career Services also works with students who may need to do mock interviews.
All-in-all, do not wait until the last minute before graduation to freak out about whether or not you are employable. UCA offers many opportunities and services to help in those areas that one can take advantage of now.