GRADUATE JOB SEARCHING
Top 5 Tips…
for finding a top career…
TIP NO.1
Internet / Job boards
There are plenty of job boards out there
offering vast opportunities with both blue chip organisations and
smaller companies.
Job boards allow you to narrow your job search
by region, industry, salary, experience and even by company!
You can apply direct via the job board
REMEMBER if you are tempted
to apply for numerous jobs with different companies it is important
to make a note of each one that way you won’t be caught off guard
when they get in touch
Some job boards require you to complete a
standard application form which will substitute your regular CV
TIP NO.2
Direct applications
If you have set your aims on working for a
specific employer you can apply direct – visiting their website is
usually a good start as this should show current vacancies and
application procedures.
REMEMBER - Research
the company and tailor your
application.
TIP NO.3
Media
Look out for jobs in the “Appointments”
sections of national and local newspapers.
REMEMBER - most newspapers
will categorise appointments and publish the different industries
daily.
You can visit each paper's website and search
for current vacancies online
Some to look at…
Don’t forget to check your regional newspapers
which feature locally based jobs.
TIP NO.4
Agencies
There are loads of job agencies out there. Do
your research and find one that suits your
needs. A good agency will want to meet you in
person; discuss your requirements and offer advice
so they can find you a job that suits!
Take Pareto voted Sales Recruitment Agency of
the Year 2008 (National
Sales Awards) for example; a leading assessment, placement and
training company securing graduates sales careers with exciting
organisations. An agency like Pareto will take the effort out
of job hunting by using their contacts to give you that all
important foot in the door and once placed they also provide you
with the sales training needed to underline your success!
TIP NO 5
Referrals
Searching for a job…..
ASK your relatives, friends,
lecturers:
- How did/ are they finding a job?
- Where did they look?
- Did they use an agency and which one?
- What do they recommended?
- How long did it take them to find a job?
- It’s so easy and with a good recommendation,
you know you’re on the right path!