As the year comes to a close, the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Like many of you, I’m looking back on the highs and lows of 2021, and setting goals and intentions for 2022. And after 7 months of writing for Post-Grad Compass, I’ve learned a lot about running a website and about all the things I still need to learn. I wanted to share some of my favorite posts with you, in case you missed them.
Favorite Posts of 2021
These posts shared some of my favorite tips for 20-somethings (from my own experiences and others).
- What One Piece of Career Advice Would You Give to Your 22-Year-Old Self? shared tips from more than a dozen friends and current and former colleagues.
- Former Student Orientation: 4 Keys for Life After College includes some of the things I wished I knew in my 20s, from focusing on health to staying organized.
A few posts focused on setting a strong foundation for your personal finances:
- 6 Powerful Steps to Level Up Your Personal Finances After College,offers some solid ground-floor finance steps.
- What You Need to Know about 401Ks IRAs, and Saving for Retirement can help you understand the benefit options at a new job.
- Personal Finance Resources to Get Your Money on Track shared some of my favorite finance books, blogs, and podcasts.
Two posts got into the nitty-gritty of living on your own, and some ways to save money along the way:
- How to Furnish Your Apartment for Free, or Cheap, and take advantage of the many items that people are trying to get rid of.
- How to Equip Your First Kitchen on a Budget, which includes some of my kitchen quality essentials, and where you can save.
And several dug into job searching and building a career:
- How to Use a Career Triangle to Find Your Next Job if you’re not sure where to start, or if you’re comparing multiple options.
- How to Informational Interview Like a Pro puts you in position know about job options before they’re publicly posted.
- A Great Resume is Like a Movie Trailer, Not a Catalog looks at what to include–and what to avoid–on your resume.
- What is Business Casual? And Why Should I Care
- Your Career Path is Not a Straight Line: Post-College Profile shared my cousin Chelsea’s personal and professional journey through her 20s.
Looking Ahead to 2022
With whatever 2022 brings, I’m looking forward to getting back into the swing of posting.
I have many topics in mind that I can’t wait to share, including the next set of Post-College Profiles, sharing the stories of inspiring 20-somethings and their paths so far. I’m also working on some useful guides, such as how to find and apply to federal jobs, and how to rent an apartment.
I wanted to ask for your help, too. If you can, please:
- Let me know what’s working well, and what kind of content you’d like to see more of. You can reply to this email, or send me a message through the website, or on Twitter or Instagram. If you’d like to guest post or share some of your own tips (or be the subject of a post-college profile), let me know!
- Share the site with your friends and family. If a particular post resonates with you, share it via email or on social media. I’m happy to spread these resources far and wide.
Finally, thanks for joining me on this journey so far. I’ve been inspired by so many of your own paths and questions and am grateful for your thoughts. Wishing you a healthy, happy, and adventurous new year!
