It will likely take you more than a month. I believe that my first job out of school took about three months. It's important to remember you are likely not qu

It will likely take you more than a month. I believe that my first job out of school took about three months. It's important to remember you are likely not qualified for any job that you applied to. Of the companies that are most likely excited about new college graduates, many list job openings specifically for new graduates. This should not discourage you though, it is probably in your best interest to only apply to jobs that you are not qualified for. Also the way that you find companies can dramatically impact your hit rate. If you look at primarily sources like job posting boards, then you will have a very high signal-to-noise ratio to defeat. try to come up with new strategies for finding companies that interest you. Also, as other people have said, I believe that it is a good idea for you to get professional feedback on your cover letters and resumes. Both of these must be completely understandable by both a technical lead and an HR representative. This is a non-trivial goal to meet.