I just got an internship that will allow me to graduate in April.

How soon would you guys recommend I start applying for jobs?

 

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Seriously, you don't want to be graduating now. I graduated two years ago and wish I was still in school. Congrats on the internship.

 

Start applying now, and if this what you want to do, stop listening to the idiots telling you it can't be done.

 

Thanks. I haven't worked this hard not to at least give it a shot. I just wonder

if employers would give me a serious look if I don't graduate until April.

 

They certainly won't give you any kind of look if you don't apply.

 

Is that a question?

 

Oops. I meant I'm just wondering if employers would give me a serious look yet,

or if I should wait a while.

 

What's going to happen if you apply now with a cover letter stating you'll be available in April?

"Man, this kid is planning ahead and showing initiative. That's the last thing we want in a reporter. Blacklist him!"

 

May as well start applying now for two reasons...

1.) It will likely take you that long to land a job. Given the current status of the industry and the fact that you're a newbie, it may be a long search.

2.) It will give you all that time to sharpen your interview skills, improve your cover letter pitch, etc. etc.

 

Fair enough. Thanks for the advice, guys

 

What kind of internship is it? When will it start? I say dive into your intership first and maybe the bosses there will know of some openings or can at least be solid references. That could be your best chance of entry into a job, so I say wait a bit.