Pick me! Pick me!

On May 18, 2008, I will be an official graduate from the University of Kansas. That means landing a job is only a month away.

There are many things employers should look for in graduates, including experience, skills and knowledge
Photo: Meghan Murphy

I know I won't land my dream job straight out of graduation. I worked hard for four years to gain the experience and knowledge I have today, and I know that I will have to do the same in order to reach that dream job. And that's okay. But that doesn't mean that I don't have the skills and qualities to be hired. Here's why:

• I have skills gained through classes in the School of Journalism. From multimedia reporting and copy editing to online production, I gained well-rounded skills and knowledge.
• I have experience in a variety of fields. I was a copy editing and copy chief for The University Daily Kansan, an online producer for KUJH-TV and have internship experience in the magazine industry.
• I am involved. Whether in the community or on campus, I have numerous service experiences.
• I have strong qualities. I am professional, understanding, involved, hard working and can work well alone or with a team.
• Most importantly, I have guarantees. I guarantee to be available, to go above and beyond, to carry a professional attitude, to uphold the company's image and to provide any assistance where needed.

I am ready to graduate. I am ready to move on to the "real world." I am ready to find a career. And I think a career is ready to find me.