Top 10 Activities for College Students to Jump-start Their Career

Even though, colleges have undergrads believe they are nothing without the study material that colleges present, the following activities demonstrate qualities that companies want to see in any new hire--initiative, creativity, integrity, wisdom, sportsmanship, hard work, and compassion for humanity. These activities can jump-start anyone's career, to find work before and after graduating college.

1. Read the New Testament. The Bible is the best selling book in the history of mankind because it provides the supreme principles to live by for prosperous living. Do not simply pick quotes from the Bible; read the entire New Testament to understand God's plan for every individual.
2. Know how to hear God. Read "How to Hear God to Prosper," at TheTalk2Prosper.com, to learn how to hear God, to guide you to a dream job to suit your passion.
3. Patent an idea. When you hear a great idea from God, patent it. Hold onto your spending money, so you can submit a "patent pending" and then sell rights to your idea to a manufacturer or investor.
4. Write a book. Write a book of your expertise, skill or knowledge, designed for your peer group. College doesn't tell you that you already have a wealth of knowledge from your personal experiences. If you put too much emphasize on college material, you may not realize the value of your own personal expertise. After reading the New Testament and/or reading "How to Hear God to Prosper," you will likely get ideas that relate to what you already know that your peers or society needs.
5. Create a community program to help others. Helping others is the best way to jump-start your career and move up the ladder of success. Help your community eradicate a problem and you will be recognized as an achiever.
6. Create a blog. Create a blog and/or social media presence to share hacks with others. What may come natural for you, can be a challenge for the rest of the world. Again, figure out an interest that you can share with others through a blog, and social media channels (Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, Youtube videos and podcasts).
7. Volunteer. Volunteer at a community program. Find a community program that you can contribute your skills. If you have ever been homeless, reach back and help the homeless. Whatever talents you have, use to help disadvantaged kids. Whatever you do, make sure your volunteer work is a good match of you, to energize you to do your best work.
8. Start a business. Start a home-based (or college-based business) that can generate money and show your initiative and creativity. Creating your own business can be rewarding and can open up a world of career options, if you still want to go down that path.
9. Know your government. Get involved to encourage voter registration in your community. First, make sure you register to vote. Don't preach to others about voting, before you have registered and are committed to learning the political issues in voting.
10. Help your community. Get involved in local political issues to solve problems in your community. Offering to help your community, shows qualities of a responsible team player to leadership abilities.

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