I just wanted to jump on here and put down some quick words of advice.
1. It is important to network. I can not stress that enough. The more connections you have, either in the business you want or the industry, the better chances you will have in being successful at getting a job.
2. Following this, it is important to make use of the social networking sites that have become so popular. For me, I have been quite pleased with how useful Linkedin.com has been. I applied to two through this site, and I had two replies asking to learn more about me. So readers, social networking sites are key to being well connected.
3. Be persistent. I have had employers tell me after my sixth or seventh phone call that they were not hiring at the time, but they were very impressed at how persistent I was. They said for me to keep checking to see if a position opens up, and that is what I have been doing. Being persistent makes you stand out amongst your peers.
4. Regarding your resume, keep it tailored to the job and industry for which you are apply. This will show the employer the skills you have regarding the specific position and save the trouble of deciphering your experience. Also, keep a general resume on hand for job fairs or networking events. Your resume should be 1 page. Employers are looking at resumes all the time, and they do not want to spend a lot of time flipping through pages.
I hope the advice helps! It has been useful for me so far. As I learn new tricks to stand out, I will let you all know. If anyone reading this has suggestions, please comment them!
- The Jobless Graduate
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