6 things a final-year student must do

The final year of university life is the most crucial time that determines your further career. Do you also feel anxiety thinking about what will happen next — after you complete your graduation??

Today, we’ll help you to get rid of those entangled thoughts that keep you waking up. Thus, we’ve discussed 6 important things every final-year student set to graduate from University, must do. It will help you be well-prepared for your future career.?

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#1 Consult a career counsellor

Career consultants are specialised in their field and can help you to brush up on your CV, job application process, and many more. You can visit your nearest career centre to have a one-to-one discussion with professionals. Just a simple step can make you stay ahead of time.?

#2 Gain some working experience

Companies are looking for graduates who are skilled with some practical experience. It adds great value to your CV. Therefore, if you’re a final-year student, go ahead and apply to some renowned companies for a role that fits you well.?

When you’ve already worked in a relevant industry, you will gain some soft skills such as communication, leadership, time management, etc. And so, you can just start your professional career right after your graduation, by following this simple trick.?

#3 Establish a network

Yes! It seems to be not that important initially. But a strong professional network will ease your way at no end. So, start expanding your network while you are in your final year.?

#4 Volunteering?

Volunteering in various projects will help you gain experience and learn practical skills. Moreover, it looks good on your CV. What are you waiting for? Get connected with some relevant organisations right now!

#5 Join the alumni association

Starting from new students to last year's students, joining an alumni association can pay off in big ways. It can bring you both professional networking and career opportunities while connecting you with your former classmates.

#6 Land your dream internship

Landing an internship is hard, but it's an important part of the job process. Completing an internship lets you be familiarised with your job field already. So, get your CV ready and start to look for internship opportunities.?

Aside from the above things, deciding on what you want to do, getting to know your college, city and travelling are some of the important things that can prepare you for your job life after graduation. The TCL Global team hopes that you can now make the best out of your final year at the University. Cheers to you!

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