After dedicating the best part of two decades of your life to education, it’s time to spread your wings and enter the world of business. You may have completed several jobs to support your studies, but your next step could define your entire career. Ensuring that you land that perfect grad role should be only your focus.
Unfortunately, you aren’t the only capable graduate that will enter the job hunting market in the coming weeks. Therefore, it’s imperative that you go the extra mile to give yourself the best chance of beating the competition.
In truth, this is a bigger test than any exam you’ve ever taken. Here’s how to pass it with flying colors.
Grab Experience & Opportunities
In an ideal world, the work placement used to aid your studies will lead to a permanent grad role. In reality, though, only a very lucky few will be blessed with this outcome. However, there’s still a little time before you finish your degree, so why not get ahead with more experience.
Even if it means taking on a voluntary role, you’ll be boosting your experience and keeping yourself in the industry. Use this opportunity to network and find out more about the business, and it could potentially lead to a permanent role.
Alternatively, remote freelancing is a great way to earn a little money while continuing to hone your skills.
Invest In Yourself
You’ve spent years investing in your education and skills. Quite frankly, letting yourself at this stage due to a lack of commitment would be career suicide. Turning that student CV into a graduate resume should be top of your agenda.
Meanwhile, it’s equally important that each application and cover letter is tailored to the specific job in question. Let’s face it; if you can’t spend half an hour perfecting those elements, employers will assume you’re lazy. Given that you’ve spent years perfecting your craft through education, that simply isn’t true. Do not give them a reason to think it is.
It only takes a few seconds for recruitment staff to make a decision regarding your likeability. Presenting yourself in the right manner with a great outfit, grooming, and manners could make all the difference.
Don’t End Your Interactions At The Interview
Most graduate roles will receive hundreds of applications. The fact you got through to the interview process shows that you are up for consideration. However, the level of competition is still strong. So if post-interview tactics can boost your chances, you’d be a fool not to take them.
Recruiters will have seen various candidates throughout the process. Sending a strong and professional post-interview thank you email keeps you fresh in mind. Moreover, it shows a sense of professionalism and attention to detail that can only serve you well.
Even if you complete all of those steps in a suitable manner, you might still miss out on the job. Stick with it, and keep putting yourself in the picture for future vacancies and your hard work will eventually pay off. The career you always wanted beckons.
Have you landed your dream graduate role? Fancy sharing your tips on how you did in the comments?
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