is it really that hard to get a graduate job? ross whistler marketing executive...
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New Job Market is Tougher Than
Ever!
Number of graduates in menial jobs doubles in five years with 10,000 taking posts that do not require a degree!
http://bit.ly/NwxSkl
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
> My story
> Where you should look?
> When you should look?
> Tailoring your Application
My Story In Short UEA - Media & Politics 2:2 Travelling Doing nothing Hopelessly ApplyingGetting my act togetherRe- ApplyingInterviewSuccess!
Where should I look?
1. University Careers Service• Make an appointment or drop in -
www.kent.ac.uk/ces/advice.html• Use the Job Vacancies database -
http://kent.prospects.ac.uk
2. Online• Job Boards – good for SME and Large organisations• Company Websites
3. Print• Local/ National papers, magazines
What should I look for?
• Think about what is most important to you.• Location?• Salary?• Company?• The job description?
The Big Boys
Don’t forget SMEs!
• Small and Medium sized enterprises are a great employment option for graduates
• In 2010 SME’s employed 60% of the British workforce
You may not know...
When should I look? •Most graduate recruitment is ongoing:
• Don’t wait until the Summer• Get searching now
•Traditional Graduate schemes open now!• Open from Sep – Dec/ Jan • To start work in September 2013• Target the ‘top’ graduates i.e ‘well prepared’ graduates
TAILORING YOUR APPLICATION MESSAGE
•Make it unique
• Spend more time on applications
•Make it easy for the recruiters• Read job spec • Match requirements in cover letter & CV
• Be creative / differentiate•
• Follow up
SUMMARY
1. Don’t necessarily follow the crowd
1. Stand out – Be innovative with your job search
3. Do Something!
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