How do you know if you’ve made the right decision? You were offered the job, accepted it excitedly– albeit, maybe a little too hastily – and now, a couple of weeks in, you’re unsure about your decision. Maybe it’s been longer, but the same feeling of indecision remains. Should you stay, or should you go?

Do you meet the basic requirements of the entry-level jobs you apply for? With a bit of research, every grad can ensure they’re ready to beat the competition. 3 ways to make the most of a jobless summer. And a bit of news: Canada needs more bilingual grads to fill government jobs … 6,000 more each year.

During the second round of interviews at a multi-national Fortune 500 company, I observed that every candidate had international/relocation experience of some sort. Whether it was through a co-op/internship position or an international exchange, everyone had exposed themselves to new places.

Originally, I was told it would take weeks – maybe even months – to land a job in the current economy. So, after a good day in the office working in the marketing industry like I have always wanted, I can fnally put my feet up and enjoy my life as a working stiff.

Old offices aren’t hiring, parents aren’t asking for fear of their own job, so we as students are required to dig up our old phone book contacts and start with A. While phoning every contact may be a little extreme, you never know the possibility that could arise from a single phone call.

It has never been a reality until now: the “Real World” you are plunged into after graduation. What’s it like? Will you survive in it? And, especially in light of the current economic crisis, will it offer all it has promised? If you’ve graduated this spring, you’re probably asking similar questions.

I toiled over every detail of how I would plan, prepare, and execute an hour-long show every week for eight months. Who would listen and why? How would I get an audience? What would this cost? I put together a portfolio of my work and sent off the very large application package. Now I wait for four months.

Move over less-important generations: JobFox’s CEO says you have to adapt to us. Next time you complain about tuition, think about all those poor Americans who have to come to Canada. Execute the Three P’s to get an entry-level job. Or just pay $15,500 for an internship at The Huffington Post.

Recessions are not all bad news for all industries. There are some sectors which typically feel relatively less pain and might even perform well during a recession. Look for industries that are healthy and get at that search.

Topics in this week’s Friday Finds include: Living a remarkable life instead of waiting for **** to happen to you. Getting noticed at work. Look fly at your next job interview, guys. And…graduation by all the top cartoonists.