text: i am graduating in 6 mo with a bachlors in sociology, how soon should i be looking for work? i would like to apply now at jobs but i am scared i might fail a class or something. i am a single parent, i commute one hour, i just got laid off. i live off student loans, tax refund, and child support and a job i just started two weeks ago so i have a little time. if i were a traditional student when would i apply based on graduation date? doesnt your school have a job placement service for you? or some kind of career counseling office you could ask?