The importance of your first job
By Jennifer Casiano Edited: Vicky Kanta and Tomas Kasza. The last few months of graduate school are usually very stressful, because you must wrap up your research, write the dissertation, prepare for meetings, look for a job and prepare for interviews. On top of that, we are concerned with what to do next, which is a crucial and potentially life-changing step. Seeking that first job is one of the most difficult parts of your career, if not as difficult as defending your thesis. That first position has an immense impact on your future job positions.