Right at this moment, you don’t need an employer to be employed. You can grab your laptop, head to a spot with wifi and get to work.

Right at this moment, you don’t need an employer to be employed. You can grab your laptop, head to a spot with wifi and get to work.
For me, as someone who works full-time, is getting my masters, and working on my own projects, working efficiently, staying motivated, and getting sh*t done is key. Of course, I have days where I do nothing, but having my own ways of keeping the grind going have tremendously helped my life.
Regardless of what field you go into, almost every business has social media facets and a brand kit/style guide, so it can only benefit you to get a head start on learning what it’s like to make sure everything you do fits into a specific brand. Your brand doesn’t have to be applied strictly to social media–it can also be a way to have a style guide for your professional life across the board with things like a portfolio, websites, resumes, business cards and more.
In most careers, creating a body of work is important whether it consists of research, reports, projects, or even your social media stream. Especially in a creative field, it is important to have a polished portfolio to showcase what you know how to do and what you are good at.
So you’ve finished school…now what? Travel for a bit, go on to grad school, or start the ever nebulous job hunt. Now, that may seem terribly daunting, but if you’re prepared finding that perfect position isn’t impossible. First things first, you need a great resume.