№1. Set priorities, and do not hope that everything will settle down by itself
It is possible to have time for everything at once, if you specify what is included in your "everything". Also it will not be possible to decide on the top of important and necessary things in your life without prioritization. Even if now it seems to you that every business and activity is equally important to you, then in the process of analyzing them point by point, you will see the difference.
During study, it should be in the first place, following the logic, and then work and other activities will follow. If at this point you want to argue and say that you need to study only for show, then you should first think about whether you went to study in the right direction. Education is the foundation of a future career, so it is also important to choose it wisely.
Once you've set your priorities, move on to creating a schedule that you'll follow daily. Arrange things during the day according to the top of your priorities: if study is in the first place for you, then there should be more of it than, for example, sports training.
№2. Combine business with pleasure: work in your specialty and look for a job with a future perspective
Such vacancies are relevant in any season and in almost all cities, but are they the only ones available to students? Many do not even try to find a part-time job or a paid internship in the profession, because they think that without a diploma they will not yet be quoted in the professional community.
But in fact, now companies are more loyal to young personnel! They see prospects and potential in them, so they actively think over internship programs for them or offer vacancies for assistant specialists. This way you can gain experience and look at the profession from the inside. Let's be honest: there is always a possibility that the future specialty will not meet your expectations, and it is better to find out about this in advance in order to revise the plan for the near future in time.
№3. Include not only important, but also pleasant things in your daily routine
Studying and working are important, but they are not all that the world of young minds should consist of. Our body is limited by the supply of resources, and educational and work tasks spend them more actively than other things. If you don't switch your brain to activities that will replenish energy and bring joy, then burnout will happen quickly and painfully.
So don't forget that even pleasant activities should be included in the main schedule - for example, a walk with friends or a date with a partner. Going to the movies, reading books, watching your favorite TV shows, dancing — all hobbies that are on your list of priorities should have their own "window" in the main schedule. Do not rely on the fact that you will definitely not forget to watch a movie or arrange a meeting with a friend without prompting.
№4. Don't wait for yours to find you – take the initiative
Waiting for the weather by the sea and a call from a dream company are equally pleasant activities. Yes, the probability that this will happen is not zero, but it does not rise too high from it either.
If you want to succeed in your activities, then be proactive: write, call, respond, ask, suggest. The most important thing is not to be afraid that you will be rejected. It's okay to hear "No" at the start of your career, but in an active search, you expand your contact base, practice your self-presentation skills, and increase your chances of hearing the long-awaited "Yes, you're accepted" one day.
By the way, even if the employer rejected you the first time, it may happen that later he will return to you with a new offer: many companies do keep records of potential applicants and turn to them when necessary.
№5. Listen to your body and do not overestimate your resources
Even competent prioritization will not save you from overexertion if you spin around the clock in business: over time, pleasant activities will begin to annoy, and your favorite work will be exhausting, and in general, the whole world will be painted in black and white tones. Therefore, during the life race, do not forget to make regular pit stops to exhale, relax, recuperate and get back into the flow.
№6. Develop a personal brand
Today, a positive and strong personal brand can guarantee about 50% of a successful career, so don't be lazy and maintain your pages on social networks, participate in offline formats, send out resumes and business cards. In general, talk about yourself in the outside world so that you are remembered and your contacts are preserved for the future. By the way, you don't have to hire a team of specialists to manage your accounts according to a template — it's enough just to be yourself and share your sincere thoughts. Today, in addition to a personal brand, naturalness and openness remain in fashion.
