{"id":13368,"date":"2023-05-23T15:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T21:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersnextgen.ca\/?p=13368"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T16:33:07","slug":"top-10-tips-for-graduates-in-a-rut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersnextgen.ca\/old\/top-10-tips-for-graduates-in-a-rut\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP 10 TIPS FOR GRADUATES IN A RUT"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13368\" class=\"elementor elementor-13368\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5df6ce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5df6ce\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58d04314\" data-id=\"58d04314\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-534d0237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"534d0237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>So you\u2019ve graduated from high school, and you\u2019re in a bit of a rut.&nbsp; Now what?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Up until this point, your life has been propelled forward by your parents and school. Suddenly, the education system has spit you out and the law says you\u2019re a free agent. Whether you\u2019ve started university and don\u2019t feel it\u2019s right for you, or you\u2019re struggling to find your passion and you don&#8217;t know how to move forward, you\u2019re not alone.&nbsp; According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiosity.com\/hubfs\/2022-STUDENT-WELLBEING-CANADA%20(Chapter%203).pdf?utm_campaign=CAN%20-%20Studiosity%20-%20Student%20Wellbeing%20Report&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;_hsmi=223706450&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz--SoY5XhI8D1nkm4d-1GTOGKXj8ywl8Ig0WML3smM-VOpnbgOVBpsxyDsAKl8kbSMz6wyFaIRDlQYF6lr315Wf8ksvf-w&amp;utm_content=223706450&amp;utm_source=hs_automation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recent study<\/a>, 40% of post-secondary students say they\u2019re seriously considering dropping out. What\u2019s the solution? Check out our top 10 tips to get you out of the gutter and on with your life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accept the situation:<\/strong> <br>First and foremost, it\u2019s important to stop beating yourself up. Feeling stuck at this point in your life is pretty common and it won\u2019t last forever. Students who do go straight to university, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/en\/survey\/community\/career-numbers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one in four graduates change their career path<\/a>, so there\u2019s no point in feeling like you are a step behind. Remember, you\u2019ve overcome 100 percent of the challenges presented to you in life so far, so why should this be any different!&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Switch up your routine: <\/strong><br>After graduation, life changes. You\u2019ve got more freedom and opportunities than ever before. Why not shake things up a bit? Instead of dwelling on what you\u2019re not doing, strike up conversations with people, have some fun, be spontaneous, and travel. You might just learn a new interest that could impact your future.&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Take care of yourself: <\/strong><br>This might seem like a no-brainer, but when you\u2019re in a rut, it\u2019s easy to put your health on the back burner. Make sure you eat well, sleep well, and get daily exercise. Better yet, try spending some time outside. Not only does it increase your mental wellness, studies have shown that it\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/the-most-unusual-psychological-tricks-to-boost-your-creativity-4022442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enhances creativity\u202f<\/a>as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Be mindful: <\/strong><br>You are an adult now, and there\u2019s a great big world outside the school yard fence. Start expanding your views, work on your social skills, read about something new, learn something about a topic you are curious about, write and reflect on what you\u2019ve learned, and most importantly, have fun doing it.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Attend career fairs and information sessions: <\/strong><br>How are you going to move forward if you don\u2019t even know what your options are? Now is the perfect time to arm yourself with information and explore different opportunities. Find out what\u2019s in demand in your community, city, province, country, and even the world! There have never been so many paths to success.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Enrol in a course:<\/strong><br>Learning something online or through your local college can be a great way to increase your knowledge and explore different options. Whether you\u2019re curious about a career path, upgrading, or just honing your skills for a hobby, knowledge is power and a course or two won\u2019t break the bank.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Create a vision board:<\/strong> <br>I know, to some of you this might sound like a grade-school art project, however vision boards are a commonly used tool even amongst highly successful people. It can include cut-out pictures from magazines and words that help inspire you to manifest your dreams and get where you want to go.&nbsp; Wondering how to get started?&nbsp; Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkeleywellbeing.com\/how-to-manifest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete guide.\u202f<\/a>&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Expand your network: <\/strong><br>Building the right connections with the right people is key to developing your future career. It\u2019s not however, something you can do quickly and ignore. Cultivating and managing relationships takes time, so why not start now. Join a club or organization related to your interests, explore social media networks such as LinkedIn, volunteer for events, find a mentor. A strong professional relationship may just be the edge you need to land your dream job.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>Try an internship:<\/strong> <br>There\u2019s no better way to explore different careers than by putting yourself in the middle of the action. Internships are short term, on-the-job placements where you get to experience what the job is really like. There are several organizations that can help get you started. For example, The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersnextgen.ca\/old\/get-an-internship\/post-high-school\/u21-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAREERS U21 Program<\/a> gives Alberta youth aged 18-20 the chance to explore skilled trades. Participants get paid, and if they decide it\u2019s something they want to pursue, the hours worked count towards certification. Learn more about how you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersnextgen.ca\/old\/connect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">can take on the future.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>Pause and reflect: <\/strong><br>This doesn\u2019t mean doing nothing, it just means taking a breath before charging towards heavy commitment. The question \u201cWhat are you going to do next?\u201d will haunt you your whole life, so get used to it. Accept that everyone\u2019s trajectory looks different. 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