If you're completely qualified for the job you apply for, you aimed too low."

Afraid you might not get our dream-job after finishing your academic career? Art Markman has addressed this question in his article published in Harvard Business Review. He encourages you to even apply for jobs you do not feel entirely prepared for. 

https://hbr.org/2019/05/you-dont-need-to-meet-every-qualification-to-apply-for-a-job?autocomplete=true/

What does a person have to do to get their résumé noticed when it's one sheet of paper in a stack of thousands?"

Everyone tells you to think outside the box when trying to land your first job. Here's some creative advice from people who have landed their dream job by kicking that box aside.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90417156/5-creative-ways-to-stand-out-when-applying-for-a-job?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss?cid=search

Find an ally!

In this article and podcast, Anisa Purbasari Horton provides you with some useful tips on how to make a good first impression in your new job.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90398405/how-to-make-a-good-first-impression-when-starting-a-new-job?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss?cid=search

Science

Tell me how you cope with indecision, and I tell you about your transition success!"

In their article, Lipshits-Braziler and colleagues (2019) address the question of how coping with career indecision during the college-to-work transition affects career outcomes. 

They find that productive coping styles are positively associated with coping efficacy, career decision status, and career choice satisfaction one year after graduation.  

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1069072718759983casa_token=oF5ZJkrvZTgAAAAA:kuRCm0bLd_suTmhiu3Bn-jvZ89SMQDVNNxsbz7o0JCkjF7yyjia6RWS38Swttpnhog_o4z7tafQ