Fresh Meat

So, you're newly graduated and stressing out about finally being apart of "the real world"... you're NOT alone. 

 

First: BREATH, YOU DID IT! YOU'RE ON YOUR WAY TO BECOMING A CERTIFIED SLP!!! CONGRATULATIONS!

*Make sure you apply for ASHA membership while you're a student (you get a student discount)! 
http://www.asha.org/Members/Graduate-Student-Membership-Discount/

Helpful job hunting tips:  

• Don't limit yourself! However, don't apply to jobs/places you know you're not interested in, as that is a waste of your time and the employers. 

• Make a portfolio of your best work. Include, your resume, cover letter, letter of recommendations, lesson plans, session notes, diagnostic reports etc. one of each is good enough (employers are usually impressed by this)! 

• Use search engines such as, Indeed.com, Monster, Glassdoor, even Craigslist, and REACH OUT to anyone and everyone you know in the field, even teachers/principles can sometimes be helpful!  

• Make phone calls if you want more information, don't be afraid to pick up the phone and talk to people (I know we live in a world where texting and emailing has become the norm but despite that my experience has found that speaking to people is the best way to get the information you need).

• Once you receive a call/email for an interview do NOT freak out!

• Remember to prepare for academic questions as well as personal ones such as the most famous question, "tell me about yourself?" or "What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?"

• Don't be shy to reach out to your professors and ask them for help, or to alumni students who have recently graduated from your school (since they most likely are more familiar with the process). Also you could always comment on this blog and leave ANY questions you have and we will do our best to answer! 

• Lastly, stay positive! Even if you do not get the first job, or the second, or the one you thought would be the 'perfect' job don't be discouraged. Remember why you entered this wonderful field and know that you will find your place, and when you do it will be awesome! 

GOOD LUCK!!!  

P.S. This post is bittersweet, as we have now both graduated with our Master's in SLP, we are no longer students (although we will always be students at heart), therefore we will be saying so long  to our "students for students" blog. 
Thank you!