Film, TV, Graduation, and Jobs

Hello my reader ([s] just in case there’s more than 1)! It should be said, that I’m officially one month away from Graduation. You’d think I’d be happier, but to tell you the truth, I’m even more scared than when I graduated from my Bachelor’s degree. It’s been an intense year and a half. And suddenly every time I start thinking about anything happening after Graduation, I get completely freaked out. Because I have absolutely NO idea what I am going to do afterwards. My classes are going more or less okay, and I have no way of stopping time from continuing on. I’ve been looking fro jobs through LinkedIn, or at least for companies in my area of interest, and so far it’s going as expected, seeing nothing that calls to my attention. Should I be so picky, when I have no idea what’s going to happen after all this is over? I know, I’m totally rambling, but this is the sort of subject that gets me on edge. I am a 27-year-old Master’s degree student that has absolutely no idea whatsoever what am going to happen to her after graduating from a post-graduate degree. Can any of you relate to that?

It can be so petty to feel as though I am the only one going through this right now, but, I can assure you, I’m not the only feeling like “I’m the only one going through that” nor “the only one under pressure for what’s yet to come”.

So, having rambled on for what seems like an eternity, I’m going to give you three pointers on what I think is the best thing you could do calm yourself down, and just get started on your future.

First of all: calm yourself down!

The pressure sometimes can help you out, but if you let it run your life, and your emotions you won’t be productive towards finding the job that you want or need (because, let’s face it, you’re not going to find the perfect job, immediately after you graduate, unless you’re the Dean’s kid). So, calm down, do your research, go to LinkedIn.com check out your industry on the Advanced link beside the search bar, and you’ll find so many people not only in your same situation, but also people that can help you out find the job that you’re looking for, and you can help them right back.

Second, if you’re about to graduate, talk to your academic advisor!

If there’s someone that understands what you’re going through right now, it’s him or her. They will give you the advice, support and help that you need to get your things settled, and ready to go out into the work force. Trust them! They know what they’re doing!

And third, cut yourself some slack:

Just because you’re entering the work force doesn’t mean that you’re going to lose yourself to the work. Remember to always be yourself, be strong in your convictions, and show those employers who you really are, and what you can bring to their company. The last thing employers are looking for are people whom they’ve worked with their entire lives. Don’t be afraid to be yourself.

I am personally looking for jobs in the film and television industry, so I already know that I need to focus on networking, and moving to a broader place. Because while I do want to open my own film and TV studio in my country, the truth of the matter is that I need to gain some experience before I jump that wagon of adventure.

We often forget that the people hiring, were at some point in time in our shoes. They didn’t know better than we do now, so, don’t be afraid.

Remember: Be authentic!