I’VE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO FOR A JOB

Dear Coleen

I’m a 22-year-old woman and graduated from university last month. Since them, all I’ve done is worry about what I’m going to do next, as I have no clue.

My parents have quite a lot of money so I’ve always had them to fall back on, although I know they’re expecting me to find a job having paid to put me through university.

I’ve never really had a job before, apart from working in a cafe one summer, so I feel totally out of my comfort zone.

Is it silly to feel like this?

Dear Coleen

I think lots of people your age haven’t made up their minds what they want to do with their lives.

It can be a scary time, but it’s also incredibly exciting – the world is your oyster. So I think it’s about changing your mindset a bit – start thinking of all the possibilities and how lucky you are to be at the start of your life as an independent young woman.

Also, you’ll probably have quite a few jobs before you find something you’re really passionate about and will develop into a career.

I believe it’s always better to work at something – anything – until you decide what you want.

We all have to start somewhere and it’s good for prospective employers to see you’re prepared to work hard and climb the ladder. Plus you’ll be earning money and meeting people, too.