The time has finally come to venture into working life; surely it can't be that hard to find a job? Unfortunately the job market is becoming increasingly tougher making it extremely important to make sure that you stand out as a potential candidate. There are many ways in which you can do this but it's all about finding the best possible route for yourself. When making the decision you need to make sure that you choose the option that is more inclined to bag you a career at the end of it.
Internships
It may have been a while now since the job hunt started but annoyingly you haven't had much response. Take a look at your CV for yourself and try and pick out key elements which you could take into the workplace. If you feel that this is lacking ever so slightly then an internship may be a good route to take. Internships are available in a range of different time durations; you could find one from as little as two weeks long up ranging up to the length of a year. It is commonly known that internships can be unpaid although most companies will cover travel expenses. With this in mind it may be necessary to take on a part time job at the same time of an internship to cover living expenses. Make the decision wisely - will the internship provide the transferable skills that you need for the workplace?
Apprenticeships
If you prefer to learn on the job then an apprenticeship may be the next step you are looking to take to build your career. Becoming an apprentice can offer a number of benefits; you could earn a salary as well as working for a real employer and also gain a qualification at the end of the apprenticeship. You will also take away invaluable skills picked up on the job that you may not have gained from coursework and exams, all in aid of getting you that dream job you've be aiming for. Apprenticeships, can be extremely varied as they range from beauty therapy to transport maintenance - be as choosy as you like, it's your career after all.
Freelancing
If you're unsure of the career path you wish to take then freelancing seems like a pretty good option. The clue is in the name as you are free to hop around different companies to test the waters before you decide to go full time. Some people are happy freelancing throughout their career; before you take this step it is vital to network and gain experience first. Many people start off freelancing for very low pay, although, this shouldn't necessarily be seen as a negative, as you have the option to take on a part time job as well as working for and making contacts at a number of companies at once.