I did everything I needed to do in preparation for grad school. Towards the end of my senior year, I became tired of studying and realized how much I enjoyed my student teaching. So, I began sending out resumes. As of graduation, I was still weighing both options. Although I had a difficult decision between accepting a full ride to graduate school or accepting a teaching position at a high school which was at the top of my list, I was glad I had a choice and that a choice was not made for me.
Any connection is worth checking out.
Keep track of whom resumes have been sent to, who has responded, etc. Keeping a list can help with follow-ups. A lot of people look for jobs but the ones who really try hard are the ones who get them. Sending out a few resumes does not count as working hard. I would suggest that, if possible, graduates should try to delay starting work until at least August.