Many college grads do not get their dream jobs right away, nor do they usually start out on a clearly defined career path. Often, these young men and women lack the focus to begin their true career development or to implement a goal directed job search. So naturally, they find transition positions.
These positions include a variety of experiences. Some people plan to enter graduate school, so they seek something meaningful to do. The jobs can be for experience or adventures, such as the Peach Corps, American Corps, Teach for America, or a job teaching English in another country. The job might also be something practical, such as retail sales job, just for a paycheck. Still others mights be in position unrelated to their majors, but are with a well known employer and offer name recognition and prestige.
No matter what the position is, the resume must support and inspire a first step onto a true career path. In these cases, it is best to avoid the reverse chronological resume layout, as experience is still limited and the format will make it difficult to project any sense of goal or focus. It is most important to present your potential and identify your goals for the future.
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