College students and graduates have diverse skills that are in high demand in today's job market, but landing that first job can be challenging. When a company isn't the right fit for your qualifications, skills, and goals, the job isn't likely to work out in the long run.
A solid resume complimented by a list of professional references are essential, but ask yourself this, "What specific companies (private or public) would I like to work for?" Consider building a Target Company list to search companies that are a good match for your application and your unique needs or life situation. The time you spend upfront investigating companies that are a good fit will benefit you in the long run because you are more likely to invest your time, grow, and promote into higher positions.
In Fact, according to an article published on CNBC.com in 2018 entitled, Why Amazon pays employees $5,000 to quit, Amazon believes so strongly in the importance of fit that they offer to pay full-time associates to quit if they no longer want to work there!
Use the following databases to build custom lists of companies:
