2025 Grads if you want a job, this is the biggest tip

Some tips that helped me as a 2024 graduate secure a job in 2025: If you are graduating this month without an offer in your hand by the time you walk the stage, you are going to be OKAY. Do these things daily: 1. Leetcode reps + fundamentals of computer science concepts (mediums are ok, don't bother with FAANG hards - side note: stop targetting faang - study operating systems, distributed systems, client-server systems, data structures, database systems, web-based systems 2. Make a list of 20 companies and government agencies max that interest you and continually check the careers page and apply ASAP or within the hour with a tailored resume and maybe a cover letter if this is your top 10 company. 3. Do not ask for referrals if you are not able to receive one within 6 hours (aka your friend or mentor) - but if you have an internal champion, have them advocate for you in front of the Hiring Manager. 4. Go outside, touch some grass - enjoy funemployment. sure you want money but the contrast between unemployment and employment is so great you will find less time for yourself and things become a lot more intentional planning for yourself and hanging out with friends 5. Stay persistent, it is a marathon, not a sprint <3