u/These-Age-4667

I'm 22M, and I've had multiple people tell me that I talk like a salesperson or that they wouldn't be surprised if I ended up working in sales.

I've also had people specifically tell me that I sound "business-y" when I talk, even during regular conversations that have nothing to do with business.

It's happened enough times that I'm starting to wonder what exactly people are picking up on.

I can't tell if it's a compliment or if they're subtly saying I come across as overly polished, persuasive, calculated, or like I'm constantly trying to sell someone something.

What makes someone give off these kinds of vibes? Is it the way they speak, their confidence, their choice of words, or something else?

Curious how other people interpret this, especially if you've been told something similar.

I’m entering my final year of college and want to be strategic about finding a full-time job before graduation instead of blindly submitting hundreds of applications.

I attend a smaller university, but I was able to land a data analyst internship in NYC this summer. I want to build on that experience and make sure I have a job lined up after graduation.

I’m interested in data analyst, business analyst, operations, and project coordinator roles. I would ideally like to relocate to Boston, but I’m open to other cities if focusing on one location would limit me too much.

For anyone who landed a job before graduating:

* When should I start seriously applying?

* Where should I look besides LinkedIn and Indeed?

* Should I target certain companies and contact employees or recruiters directly?

* How many quality applications should I aim for each week?

* Should I focus on new-grad programs, regular entry-level roles, staffing agencies, or all three?

* How can I compete with students from larger or more recognizable universities?

I’m willing to put in the work. I just want to create an actual strategy instead of applying randomly and hoping something works.

I’m going into my senior year and graduate in May 2027. I go to a smaller school in Kansas, but this past summer I was able to land a data analytics internship in NYC, which gave me a lot more confidence that I can make the jump to another city after graduation.

My goal now is Boston. I’m looking at data analytics, business intelligence, and similar roles. I’ve started connecting with recruiters and professionals in the area, but I’m trying to figure out what I should really be doing over the next 8-9 months to give myself the best shot.

For anyone who moved to Boston or another major city right out of college, what actually worked for you?

Networking? Recruiters? Referrals? Applying early? Would appreciate any advice.

I’m going into my senior year and graduate in May 2027. I go to a smaller school in Kansas, but this past summer I was able to land a data analytics internship in NYC, which gave me a lot more confidence that I can make the jump to another city after graduation.

My goal now is Boston. I’m looking at data analytics, business intelligence, and similar roles. I’ve started connecting with recruiters and professionals in the area, but I’m trying to figure out what I should really be doing over the next 8-9 months to give myself the best shot.

For anyone who moved to Boston or another major city right out of college, what actually worked for you?

Networking? Recruiters? Referrals? Applying early? Would appreciate any advice.

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Hey everyone,

I’m currently a college student from a non target private school in the middle of Kansas, and I’ve been able to land an internship in NYC this upcoming summer. I’m interested in data related roles long term, and even though the internship hasn’t started yet, I’m already thinking about how I can get ahead of the curve and put myself in the best position to land a full time job in a major city like NYC or Boston after I graduate.

I know breaking into those markets can be competitive, especially coming from a smaller school, so I want to be intentional about what I do from here. I’m not trying to wait until senior year and then scramble, I’d rather start positioning myself now while I still have time.

For people who were in a similar situation, what actually made the biggest difference for you? What should I be doing during and after my internship to turn that opportunity into something long term?

Appreciate any advice.

Hey everyone, I’m about to relocate to NYC for a summer internship and just wanted some honest advice on managing my finances while I’m there.

I’ve got a credit score around 730 and currently sitting at about $5.6k on a $12k limit. I’ll be working full-time during the internship and bringing in steady income, but obviously NYC is expensive and I want to make sure I handle things the right way.

My goal isn’t anything crazy like paying everything off immediately, more so just staying in control, not adding more debt, and ideally chipping away at it while I’m out there.

For anyone who’s been in a similar situation, what worked best for you? Did you focus more on keeping cash on hand vs aggressively paying down the balance? Any tips for not letting expenses creep up in NYC?

Appreciate any advice.

Edit: I also will have a place to stay for the next 3 months.

Hey everyone, I’m about to relocate to NYC for a summer internship and just wanted some honest advice on managing my finances while I’m there.

I’ve got a credit score around 730 and currently sitting at about $5.6k on a $12k limit. I’ll be working full-time during the internship and bringing in steady income, but obviously NYC is expensive and I want to make sure I handle things the right way.

My goal isn’t anything crazy like paying everything off immediately, more so just staying in control, not adding more debt, and ideally chipping away at it while I’m out there.

For anyone who’s been in a similar situation, what worked best for you? Did you focus more on keeping cash on hand vs aggressively paying down the balance? Any tips for not letting expenses creep up in NYC?

Appreciate any advice.