Starting a Career Garden City KS

Explores these uncertain times in the world of work, both for employers and recent graduates starting their careers. Poses questions and offers advice on a range of topics including job training and career development.

Local Companies

Garden City Job Service Center
(620) 276-2339
7th & Spruce
Garden City, KS
Ser Corporation
(620) 275-2181
304 N Main St
Garden City, KS
Strategic Staffing Specialists
(913) 498-8900
10985 Cody St
Shawnee Mission, KS
Top Resources
(913) 649-9393
10551 Barkley St
Shawnee Mission, KS
Select Personnel
(913) 894-6962
9854 Industrial Blvd
Shawnee Mission, KS
Job Service Center
(620) 332-1660
200 Arco Pl
Independence, KS
Manpower Coffeyville
(620) 251-3311
1320 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS
National Personnel Associates
(785) 234-5626
2611 SW 17th St
Topeka, KS
Spherion
(913) 962-2313
6467 Quivira Rd
Shawnee, KS
Allied Staffing
(913) 253-7000
7634 State Ave
Overland Park, KS

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These are uncertain times in the world of work, both for employers and recent graduates starting their careers. Many solid companies are struggling to control costs and ensure earnings in the infinite quest to satisfy shareholders. Yet despite these uncertainties, the need to obtain and retain a talented workforce is more important than ever.

If you are just starting your career, you need to maximize your experiences and develop your skills. Remember: In this employment environment, you are expected to manage your own career. That may sound like a daunting task in this brave new world, but there are road signs that may help you navigate, advance your career development and find satisfaction in your first job.

Many life considerations will contribute to your happiness as a new graduate entering the workforce, such as job location, cost of living, community, and the opportunity to connect with people of similar ages and interests. You may want to ask yourself the following questions to determine your priorities and what you expect from your first job.

Job Training

Will you receive the training you need soon after being hired and in the first year or two with the organization? The type of training varies with each job, so during the recruiting process, you should ask about the initial and ongoing training. Are you comfortable with the offering? Does it seem there will be additional opportunities for learning beyond day-to-day experience?

Career Clarity

Does the employer provide a clear picture of the career paths and opportunities available to new hires? This may become more important once you have completed a training program. How long are expected to remain in the first assignment?...


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