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Sixteen years of school, and you’re finally ready to start your adult life. You know that “real world” people have talked about all this time? It’s finally here. You’ve graduated from college, and now you’re looking for a job in Florida. About that real-world stuff: It can sometimes hit hard.
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About that real-world stuff: It can sometimes hit hard. Finishing school doesn’t guarantee you a great job on the other end. In a lot of ways, it’s like you’re starting all over again.
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Don’t get discouraged, though. There are steps you can take. Starting your career just takes patience, good timing, and a positive attitude. You also have to make the right moves with your job search. With that in mind, here are the top jobs for 2023 college graduates in Florida:
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Don’t get discouraged, though. There are steps you can take. Starting your career just takes patience, good timing, and a positive attitude. You also have to make the right moves with your job search. How to Land One Of the Top Jobs for College Graduates in Florida?
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According to Investopedia, here are the top industries fueling economic expansion in Florida: 1. Tourism 2. Agriculture 3. International Trade 4. Aerospace and Aviation 5. Life Sciences 6. Financial Services
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Patching into any of these will put you into one of the major growth sectors of the state’s economy. Of course, not all those jobs are available to anyone. Many (like careers in aerospace or life science) require the proper background. That said, there are ways to get your foot in the door. Even a career that seems like it requires a certain degree, you can find other ways in.
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There are other jobs that don’t include the same rigorous qualifications. Take financial services as an example. Sure, to become a financial advisor, you’ll need a degree, a license, and a certain level of experience to succeed. But, as a recent college graduate, you can’t expect to start at the top.
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Instead, you can find financial service firms that require office help or temporary workers. With these gigs, you can make contacts and build out your resume. Down the line, you might consider additional training and education.
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Coming out of college, you might have a career plan picked out already. Now’s the time to get started down that path. If this is your preference, you should try to land jobs in your area of expertise. This category might include jobs like these: – Nurse – Accountant – Teacher
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Sometimes, it’s relatively easy to slot into good jobs in these areas. For instance, Florida routinely faces a teaching shortage, with thousands of open positions. As long as you’re flexible about moving to a district with a vacancy, you have a good chance of finding an opportunity.
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Other times, the path forward isn’t as obvious. Nabbing prime positions in your chosen field can be difficult. Even with a degree, you are competing with plenty of experienced candidates. In these cases, you can also look to grab entry-level positions in the industry. You might not be able to grab an accountant job on Day One.
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But you can find a position at an accounting firm and work your way up.
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Even if you’re looking to enter a specific field, you might want the freedom to be patient. Finding the perfect position in your field might require you to get picky about your timing. But how do you pay the bills in the meantime? In these cases, a part-time, freelance, or temporary job might represent your best bet.
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You can find something that allows you to earn money for the present. Meanwhile, you have the flexibility to keep looking for the ideal starting place for your preferred career.