How does one get their first adult woman job?

I'm a fresh college graduate (spring '24) and I have given myself a year of seasonal work to explore the world a little bit. While I am really enjoying the experiences and know that this sort of freedom is rare and worth savoring, I find myself having anxiety about being able to find an appropriate "big girl" job when the time comes. I'm not even sure what I want to be doing and I feel like I have no experience in anything! Any recommendations? Are there things I can be doing to be best prepared? What is the best method of going about the job hunt? Thanks!!!

Shanita20·Dec 12

Big girl job ? First, you are not a girl anymore, but a full fledge adult.So, get 'girl' out of your vocabulary.How about a normal job, an adult job.Try to find a job in what your degree area was in, that would be my recommendation.Get a LinkedIn profile with your internship experiences, and get your resume out and refreshed and reviewed. Get someone else, a 3rd party to critique your resume.Start looking for jobs and job fairs.

lenawehn·Dec 13

Thanks so much, I really appreciate the response! To be clear, I’m using “big girl” as the common turn of phrase, which is why I put it in quotation marks in the post. No intention of actually referring to myself as a girl so to speak, but the reminder to put even that causal use of vocabulary away is valuable!Thanks again for the tips.

elliethomas·Dec 13

Seasonal work is valuable experience! I did seasonal work during and after college, and while I now have what might be considered a ‘big girl’ job, I look back and recognize that my seasonal work was some of the hardest—and most foundational—work I’ve ever done. It totally shaped my life and me for the better.Through seasonal work, you’re not just building professional experience; you’re also collecting social currency and unique life experiences. After college, I felt aimless as well while working in the service industry and eventually moving across the country for a seasonal job in a small mountain town during Covid. That one move changed my life: I met my partner, who introduced me to a friend, who eventually connected me to the career I’ve been in for the past five years.It’s completely normal to feel anxious about the next step—it’s a good sign that you’re thinking about your future. Keep going; sometimes the most unexpected experiences open doors you never imagined. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions - you got this and enjoy yourself!

lenawehn·Dec 16

Wow thank you so much for your message :) I cannot express how reassuring it is to read this! Thank you for the simple but meaningful reminder to let things unfold naturally and also for sharing how this path worked out so well for you. I will definitely reach out!