#JobSearch : Job Search Strategies for the Recent College Graduate. You Have your Degree in Hand and are Ready to Start your Job Search. So, What’s your First Step?

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After years of attending classes, studying, and taking exams, you have finally graduated!  You have your degree in hand and are ready to start your job search. So, what’s your first step?

Even in a strong economy, starting out on the job search is never easy. In a down economy, it can be even harder. It is especially difficult for new graduates who have yet to prove themselves. How do you get experience until you have experience?

 

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Job hunting is, in and of itself, a full-time job and should be treated like one. The best way to land a good job is to be aggressive about hunting for one. They exist, but they are not going to come looking for you. Get up early and be prepared to work harder than you ever worked before.

Your Resume
Your resume is the first impression you give an employer.  The content, format, and style should be created in a manner that represents the value and expertise you offer, as well as appealing enough to stand above the stack of resumes the employer will be receiving for the open position. Look at our recent graduate sample resume to give you an idea of what a new graduate resume should look like. If you aren’t comfortable writing your own resume, consider consulting a professional writing service to help you out. Professional writers are trained to create individualized resumes that generate interviews.

Networking
Research professional organizations within your industry. Many have jobs posted on their sites, as well as have details of upcoming job fairs and other networking events. If you know of friends or colleagues involved in any of the organizations you’re interested in, contact them to see if it would benefit you to join as well. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is fully optimized before you start your job search. Hiring managers will be looking at it before making an interview invitation.

Interview Prep
Start now preparing for future interviews. While your parents and friends may give you interview tips, they won’t be there holding your hand during the interview-you need to be able to dazzle an employer on your own! Have 1-2 outfits readily available for interviews, as well as copies of your resume prepared to take with you. Read blogs and books that offer interview advice. Research the company before you head into the interview. Be sure you know what they do, what products they sell or services they offer. Being able to speak the company language will show the hiring manager you are serious about joining their team.

 

FSC Career Blog Author:  Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

FSC Career Blog –  May 3,  2021