Navigating an Entry-Level Job Search

Breaking into the job market as a new graduate can feel overwhelming—especially when every role seems to require experience you don't have yet. In this course, LinkedIn senior editor Gianna Prudente helps you rethink your approach to the entry-level job search. Learn how to identify roles that align with your skills, explore career paths beyond traditional full-time jobs, and build experience while you search. Gianna covers networking strategies, including how to conduct informational interviews and write effective outreach messages. She also walks you through interview preparation and how to manage expectations when the process feels frustratingly slow. Whether you're just starting out or rethinking your next step, this course gives you a practical framework for building momentum in your job search.

Learning objectives
Create a simple job search plan and tracking system to manage applications, networking outreach, and follow-ups.
Identify 2–3 potential career paths and compile a short list of target roles, companies, or industries to explore.
Draft a networking outreach message and identify 3–5 professionals you can reach out to for informational conversations.
Prepare a short personal story framework and draft 3–5 interview questions you can ask employers.