Know your strengths and how to market them effectively. Learn to match your skills with essential job functions and work to develop the skills required for future success. Target a career field and learn as much about it as possible. Information about career fields may come from a variety of sources. Career publications will be found in the university's career library or in community libraries.
Professional associations are also a source of information.
Check the Encyclopedia of Trade and Professional Associations for addresses and phone numbers. The Internet offers numerous sites, including George Mason's Career Services web page , which provides links to many other useful sites. The Net Guide . Don't let a lack of experience keep you from pursuing your career interests. Consider volunteering a few hours a week to gain some experience.