Job Search Advice for Recent College Graduates

Job Search Advice for Recent College Graduates

Graduates fresh out of college have a problem, and the problem is that they are fresh out of college. Other than some little work experience and theoretical knowledge, few graduates have the needed experience to become practical successes immediately they step into their first jobs. Entry-level positions are available which provide on the job training but the number of positions available is small and bears no reflection to the huge amount of graduates that institutions of learning churn out on an annual basis.

Most graduates are ignorant of this fact primarily because they are fresh out of school and do not realize the difficulty of getting employed and the rigors of the job market. The bulk of these graduates are still suffering from the aftermath of sorority and fraternity parties and they don’t really know getting jobs takes more than having educational qualifications. More importantly, it involves the personal readiness to work, showing employers you are ready and that you have the capacity to learn what you don’t know quickly. These bits of advice will help:

Aggression is Required

The majority of college graduates don’t act like they need a job; they wait on placement firms and prospects to send in their sparsely filled resumes. Most companies have a pile of such resumes sitting at the desk of a bored mid or low level employee with no interest in reading what you spent the last few years of your life doing in college, after all they are the ones doing you the favor by accepting your application in exchange for a job, job seekers are in no short supply.

A college graduate should be much more aggressive in searching for a job than someone who has years of experience and is switching employers. Such people have experience to trade and something to give to those that employ them and yet they seek out jobs actively, so why should college graduates with little or no experience have it easier? A college graduate has to be proactive and persistent and seek out the decision-makers in the establishment they wish to work in. Make calls, send e-mails and get directions. Sure, a number of rejections and slammed doors will come your way but sooner or later you will get the single positive answer that is all you need.

Do the Necessary Research

A prospective employee has to know more about the company they intend to work for in order to better structure their application and resume to meet the exact requirements and demands of such an organization. If you end up getting a job interview you’ll also end up doing better by virtue of this knowledge. Don’t think in terms of asking for a job alone, think in terms of asking for a job and telling prospective employers how you can offer your readiness to learn and work to match the precise needs of their organization.

Employing the Power of Networking

Established career seekers make use of networking in their arsenal of job seeking tools; recent college graduates looking for jobs can do the same as well. Better networking is possible by contacting people who are already established in the field you intend to find a career in. You can also network by finding other job seekers that are as serious as you are and who can share beneficial information with you which should help in career search goals.

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18 Responses to “Job Search Advice for Recent College Graduates”

  1. Gapfruit says:

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  2. MustLoveDingos says:

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  3. RecentGrad says:

    I know this hurts, but it's a common problem now days. Since you don't have any internship experience, I would look for something that is very low level. Maybe even volunteer work for a bit so that you can get some experience to put on that resume. All that work in class and all that money wrapped up in student loans really puts a lot of pressure on us to get that high paying job we've worked so hard for. Today, though, jobs are getting harder to come by and those higher educated people are taking positions that would have been underneath them before and don't pay as well. Unfortunately, employers are going to get the best possible candidate for their openings and those of us who may be qualified are competeing against others who are over qualified and need a job as much as we do. I'm sure something will come along that fits you perfectly, but until then, I would look at trying to build some points on your resume.

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  8. hillaries14 says:

    Sydney is a big city with over 3 000 000 people in it. They usually get their stuff from the same place as you would in Albany or Buffalo NY, they go to the shops and buy it. You get hair driers etc from a department store, your groceries and toiletries from a supermarket (unbelievable), there are trains at the train stations, buses at the bus stops. Melbourne is much the same, (like London or Cleavland or Toronto or any other city) Seen one city, seen them all, basically? What are you expecting exactly? Kangaroos riding crocodiles down the main street? As for which city is best-this is a hotly contested issue down there. Sydney- the weather is nicer and there's some amazing stuff within a days drive. Melbourne is a bit wetter and colder in winter and hotter and drier in summer, but people who enjoy the theater and arts seem to prefer Melbourne. They're much of a muchness I reckon. Move to Queensland!

  9. nicesinging1 says:

    Definitely find a job just to fill your time. You can apply for part-time jobs, so you leave room to find the ideal full-time job you want. You can also take a job starting at the very bottom of something you normally wouldn't think of doing with a BBA, and work really hard to climb the ladder to the ideal full-time position. Not everyone starts off with their ideal job. But what's important is to start somewhere than start nowhere.

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  11. Honey says:

    Based on what you've shared so far I see two possible reasons you're having trouble finding a job.

    1) Your job getting focus could be too general. If your resume is too general potential employers won't be able to consider you for their openings. If you don't know what you want to do how can they? You have to connect the dots for resume screeners; you can't expect them to do that on their own.

    You'll have much better luck if you can narrow your search to a particular business function. Marketing, Human Resources or Purchasing for example. I don't know what you're most interested in doing so it's hard for me to advise you about that.

    Think about your favorites from among all your business subjects. Then revise your resume to focus in that area.

    For more free advice on how to write a resume go to my web site at…

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    2) Another thing to remember is that entry-level jobs are just that. A foot-in-the-door opportunity for someone to come in and learn. Pay rates for these "begiinner" positions might be below what you've been looking for or expecting to earn.

    (Remember colleges are in the business of selling an education. The pay rates they quote for certain degree types are often unrealistic for people just starting out.)

    Places to look for Help

    If you haven't already done so you might investigate any help your college offers it grads for placement. They may know what companies have entry level openings in your area of interest.

    Another place to look might be a local staffing firm that specializes in your area of interest. To get an inside look at how staffing companies work go here….

    http://www.job-seekers-edge.com/staffing-agencies.html

    For Pros and Cons of working with a staffing company go here…

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    And to learn how to work successfully with a staffing company go here…

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    I hope this information helps you. If need help with more specifics you can contact me here…

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    Best of Luck to You…
    Shirley

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  17. Can you say Elvis? says:

    Start studying for GMAT now and also keep applying for jobs. Try internships and don't worry about starting salary. Apply for all entry-level marketing positions across industries. Don't limit yourself to consumer goods. This is a very very tough job market. So, don't lose heart because there are a lot of people who have been trying longer without much luck. Just keep trying.

    As a medium term goal, try to get into an MBA program after 2 or 3 years of experience. To get into a top program and make the most of it, you will need some experience, good GMAT scores, recommendations, and an essay about what you want to do (by the way, once you are in the MBA program, you are free to change your mind, you will not be asked to do whatever you wrote in your essay :-)

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