You are Qualified – now What?
The first year after graduation can be the toughest, trying to enter the job market.
How to you begin your Job Search?
Firstly, you will need to decide a few things:
- What type of position are you interested in?
- Where will it be based?
- What are your salary expectations?
Today’s technology makes it easier to begin your search and you need to use as many methods as possible if you are serious about finding a job.
- Google Search
- Answering Newspaper adverts – both National and Local.
- Company websites
- Recruitment Agencies
- Job Sites/Portals
- Networking with friends, family, former teachers or professionals you know
- Phoning companies listed in the business directories
- Knocking on doors of companies
- Approaching companies in your field and contacting the relevant line manager
According to Richard Bolles (author of What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers) the effectiveness of the search increases with the number of channels used. The most successful job hunters tried out 3-4 of these methods.
It takes perseverance and patience. It will be worth it in the end.
Here are some more links that will assist you in to find that perfect job
https://www.whatjobs.com/info/category/career-advice/
