This was our Campus Edition of #CGCareersChat! Our Campus Programs team joined us to discuss job search tips for college seniors and graduates. We discussed what you should look for in your first role out of college and how to find time to balance your job search with your school work. Check out the recap below for lots of great tips!

Q1- How do you find time to ensure a successful #jobsearch while still in school? #CGCareersChat

· Engage with your career center and attend their events Р@lorioncampus

¬∑ Show up to information sessions and career fairs! Also, connect with your career center. [email protected]

¬∑ Start early! Set aside time each week to dedicate to your search. The Career Center is a great resource. [email protected]

Q2- How do you show that you have previous experience when you really don’t have any related work experience? #CGCareersChat

¬∑ Focus on your skills. Include coursework, projects & other activities to provide proof of skills. [email protected]_irons

¬∑ The skills you learn from being involved on campus are transferable to the world of work. [email protected]

Q3- How can social media play a part in your job search? #CGCareersChat

¬∑ Update your #LinkedIn profile. [email protected]

¬∑ Follow companies that you are interested in- learn about the company culture [email protected]

Q4- What should you look for in your first position out of college? #CGCareersChat

· A company that focuses on development & also has growth opportunities- @AlecMorrisCG

¬∑ Look for cool training programs like #CompassMITLife [email protected]

¬∑ Make sure the position will help you build transferable skills [email protected]

Q5- What type of positions will Compass Group have open to students graduating this year? #CGCareersChat

¬∑ No matter your interest, we have a position for you! [email protected]

¬∑ The Campus Programs team will be hiring for several Manager In Training opportunities all across the USA [email protected]

¬∑ Business Culinary Engineering Hospitality & more [email protected]_irons

Q6- How do I learn more about Compass Group and the opportunities that are available? #CGCareersChat

· Follow me @TionLovesTalent. Look for Compass Group at your school Career fair! @TionLovesTalent

· Follow me and my team! @lorioncampus @TionLovesTalent @NicoleWagner915 @Vets2Campus @AlecMorrisCG
Thank you to everyone who participated! Catch our Twitter Chat, #CGCareersChat the last Wednesday of each month for more valuable industry insights and networking.