Low-key Jobs for Fresh Graduates

Your diploma is at hand, the school handcuffs are off – at long last, freedom is here and work is on the horizon. Yet, amidst the congratulatory cheers, greetings and parties, you cannot help but be overwhelmed of the thought of finding a job in the cutthroat “real world”. If you find this a little too frightening, are not in the mood to immediately jump into the daily rat race, or just waiting for that dream company of yours to hire, don’t just sit pretty and wait for things to happen to you. Drag yourself out of unemployment as soon as you can by checking out these temporary, low-key jobs for fresh grads like you!

Tutor
Not in the mood for some serious work yet? Why don’t you put all the stuff you’ve learned from school into good use? Be a tutor and share all the knowledge and skills you have acquired through the years to children -- and get paid for it! If you’ve had it with those subjects, you can teach other fascinating stuff like arts and crafts, swimming or music lessons! Just make sure that you love to hang out with kids or have sufficient amounts of patience that’ll help you get through the class.

Research Assistant
Big companies, college departments, professors with hectic schedules, are often in need of somebody to go out and do the groundwork for them. The load really is pretty light, so you don’t have to worry about getting weighed down with all the stuff you have to do. More often than not, being a research assistant involves taking down notes, facilitating group discussions, and interviewing people. This is actually a great way for you to gain an insight on a world you are not totally familiar with as well as learn new lessons while getting paid. Plus, it does not necessitate any type of long-term commitment, so you’re free to go after your real dreams!

Bartender or Barista
Bartending can be fun, but don’t get too excited and start dancing on tabletops and throwing Vodka bottles just yet! If you want to become a bonafide bartender, you have to learn some skills and gain some knowledge on liquor first. You can do this by taking some short courses or asking tips from the party animals in your social circle, the bartenders on your favorite bar or by watching the professionals do their thing. If you are not comfortable being surrounded by all sorts of alcohol, flying bottles and annoying drunkards, you can choose the tame, day-version of bartending – barista. With this job, you get to serve non-alcoholic beverages like coffee without losing the “bar” in your job title.

School is pretty tough, but the job market is a lot tougher. If you are not hyped up for some “real world” adventures, it is completely alright to take it slow first and opt for low-key, low-commitment work. This is a great way to take a breather, get some energy, look for inspiration and gain insight on what you really want to do with your life. Once you got it all figured out, finding a job in the convoluted market would just be like walking in your neighborhood park.