Worried you won’t find a job? Don’t despair! Just because there’s doom and gloom in the world does not mean businesses are not hiring.
It does however mean competition for the job you are searching for is even more competitive than ever.
So, how do you get a step ahead of your competition?
Just like Nike and Adidas are two of the most recognizable brands in the world, as a graduate you need to think of yourself as a brand you
are selling to potential employers. Consider what makes you exclusive —
why should an employer give you the job? If you don’t think your
special enough to work for a particular organisation, then why are they
going to choose you out of all the people applying for the same job?
Remember your resume is one of a potential 100 / 200 if not 500
resumes sitting on the employer’s desk. The hiring manager or
recruitment agent have limited time in reading your resume so in order
to stand out among hundreds of other applicants you have to market
yourself effectively.
First impressions count so make sure the right one is made about you.
The most important rule for a graduate is the message you convey to a
potential employer. Everything you say and do should reinforce the idea
you are indeed the perfect candidate for the position. You have the
required skills to fulfil the role and the organisation which you are
applying for is 100% the place where you want to work.
If the role demands attention to detail, demonstrate these qualities
through your punctuality and error-fee resume, and illustrate them with
experiences about previous positions. Don’t waste time on information
that doesn’t reflect your suitability for this particular position.
In the technological age we live in and the world changing each and
every day, employers are likely to seek and be impressed with graduates
who demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, showing that they will be
able to cope with these future changes.
One last thing – stay positive.
No one says it’s easy to get a job. These days many industries are
increasingly competitive, and the job-hunting period can be difficult
and long. It may take a considerable length of time and multiple
rejections before you find your first job. Getting a foot in the door is
often the hardest part of the whole job process.
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