OK, so you have finished the schooling and have graduated with a degree in a finance or accounting
. Entering the work force in such positions will be very challenging. You should get yourself prepared to find a path that you will enjoy for the remainder of your employment life.
You have to decide foremost what field intrigues you the most. If you have always wanted to be a financial advisor then you should direct your attention towards positions that are open in these areas. If you take a position doing something that you have just a slight, if any, interest in, you will realize that lack challenges and will be searching for another position very soon after taking that one.
If there was a specific class at the university that you really enjoyed and challenged you then it would be a good idea to speak to the instructor and see if they have any ideas about jobs would be a good match. Maybe they have an inside track at a company that hires for this type of position as well. If you did well in their class they might be willing to recommend you for a position at that company.
You should also spend some time figuring out which is more important to you, money or job security. If you land a job that pays extremely well but you dislike going to work every day then you will be sacrificing happiness for money.
If security is more important to you then you should definitely search for a position that requires you to do things that interest you. If you enjoy your job and the challenges that it offers, you are more likely to be be doing well and be more passionate about the job. This will show and you will see that you can get a promotion much faster and be on the track to a higher paying position in a field that you love.
If you are not sure about what type of job you want but you know that you want to be employed by a specific company then you can set up email reminders on employment sites such as Monster so you can be informed when your dream employers post positions with them. You can let the job websites do the work of finding a position for you.
Networking is a very essential part of getting into a position that you love. You have to be aggressive. You can join organizations that will invite prospective employers to come and visit or go to career fairs that are in your town so you can get your name out there. Be sure to ask questions and make yourself known to the employers that you are particularly interested in working for.
You will find that if you put your best foot forward and really make an effort, all of your hard work will be rewarded. You will find the position that you were dreaming of just by looking in the right places and applying the right principals to your job search.