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 The Transition from Student to Employee

The main focus of my life for the past couple of months has been finding a job in an industry I want to pursue. As a business major, the job recruitment process was always something that loomed in the back of my mind. It was something that I knew I would have to tackle eventually, but the weight of that task never really hit me until senior year. The recruitment process is one that every college student undergoes during their college career, and is filled with confusing feelings of pressure, self-doubt, and anxiety. Many often pursue an Investment Banking career path, or some sort of consulting/advisory position for a Big4. However, I ultimately set my eyes on pursuing a career path in Risk Management. This decision to pursue Risk Management was not an easy one. Frankly, it was overwhelming to think about committing myself to a specific sector of business for the rest of my life. However, after taking Professor Jaconi's Risk Management class, I became fascinated about how companies tackle risk and the complex inner workings of the insurance industry.

Once I had a clear idea of what I wanted to pursue, I started applying to job openings in the Risk Management field. I spent a lot of time crafting my resume and cover letter, tailoring them to each job I applied for. I also made sure to network with professionals in the industry and attend job fairs to increase my chances of finding a job. It is a competitive process, and there were times when I felt discouraged, but I kept pushing forward and trying my best. A silver-lining I have found through recruiting season has been the chance for me to grow as a person. As someone who is more reserved and to myself, networking can oftentimes be draining for me. However, after practice and experience, I have found that networking has become more natural to me due to my genuine curiosity for the Risk Management industry. Changing my perspective about networking in this way has helped tremendously to relieve the pressure that oftentimes comes with networking.

 
As I continue through the job recruitment process, I am becoming more stressed about interviews. I oftentimes put a lot of pressure on myself, but I should give myself some more grace during the whole process. Interviews, as well as the entire job recruitment process, is all a learning experience. As long as I commit myself to doing the best as I can, and continue to learn and become more experienced throughout the recruitment process with different companies, I believe that I have the determination to eventually be successful. After all, an interview is just an opportunity to showcase my skills and experience, and to learn more about the company and the industry. The pressure to present myself in the best possible light can be daunting, but I am slowly learning to approach interviews with a growth mindset, viewing each interview as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Although the entire process from transitioning from a student to an employee can be daunting and discouraging, its important to keep a positive mindset throughout the experience. Although the result of my performance is an important aspect, I believe that the most important element to prioritize is to continue improving. The entire transition from student to employee is stressful, but exciting as well.