Ways to Improve Your Chances of Finding Work after College

Nov 25, 2023 By Susan Kelly

Graduation festivities, spring flowers, and the arrival of warmer weather are all typical May events. When a recent college alum realizes that he is truly "unemployed," the euphoria of graduation may quickly turn to dread. However, there's no reason to be alarmed. Even in today's employment market, there are several things you can do to improve your chances of landing a job. Anyone may benefit from these suggestions, although they are geared for recent college grads.


Ways to Increase Chances of Job


Consider Creating a Resume


Right now, not a few weeks from now, after you and your companions have returned from their cross-country road trip. Now. The half-hour career counseling session you attended with a counselor in the job center at school doesn't make you an expert in whipping one up on your own.


There are several benefits to hiring a professional CV writer if you're serious about emphasizing your abilities, talents, and credentials (and even possibly prior job). They have specialized training in assisting "unique situations" with resume preparation. Additionally, because of their lack of prior work experience, young college graduates are seen as exceptional cases. Consider the cost of the resume writer's services (often between $200 & $500), which will provide you with a cover letter tailored to the exact position you are applying for (a requirement), a questionnaire, and a background interview.


Create a Mail


It's best to avoid anything too racy, provocative, or insulting when it comes to your email name since it will appear on your CV as your personal contact information.


Tell Everybody That You Are Unemployed


Your friends, family members, and even your parents' peers are included. No matter how you feel about it, it's all about "networking" when it comes to getting ahead in life. Please don't be arrogant and assume you can handle things on your own. If you know someone who knows someone who could have an opening, ask around to see if anybody know somebody. Even if the outcome isn't precisely what you were hoping for, you'll have met a new person, made a new connection, and expanded your network.


Clean Up Social Media Accounts



Today, hiring managers may and will do a Google search to determine what, if any, information is available about potential new hires. It's possible that they'll reject you for a job if they discover postings and images of you from the fallout of a disastrous fraternity party.


Prepare Your Professional Attire


Get a new one as soon as possible if you don't even have one that suits you right now. Now is the time to have it washed, tailored to fit, mended, and ready for use. Don't forget to bring along a fresh pair of shined shoes. The outfit you wore at your best friend's wedding last autumn isn't going to cut it this time, particularly if you've not looked at or put it on ever since. Your appearance and demeanour may make or break your chances of being hired for a new position. In the words of the Boy Scouts, "be ready." The real world awaits you now. Put your best foot forward when you go out on the town.


Do Your Homework


You should research the internet to learn more about their history, goal, target market, and present position. To learn more about a company, ask individuals you know who operate there or are affiliated with it. Knowing as much as possible about them can help you when it comes to your interview. When I was in high school, one of my instructors told us about a university senior who got an interview with IBM after beating out hundreds of other students. To begin with, he was quizzed on what IBM stood for when he arrived for his interview. He didn't know anything about it. His time was quickly up, and he was escorted out the door by the interviewer.


Always Send a Gratitude Letter


Always. Please extend your gratitude to the interviewer. Please thank the individual who recommended you to this post. Please thank the interview trainer who assisted you. Furthermore, this is among the most vital factors you could do to differentiate yourself from your peers. All else equal, the individual who made an effort to write a handwritten thank you letter will always be given preference over the one who didn't.


Conclusion


Job seeking may be a long and exhausting process that requires a lot of time and effort. It may be downright demoralizing. Prepare yourself for success by outlining your desired outcomes on paper before you begin. Make a list of what you want in a career and visualize yourself doing it. Feel yourself performing what it is that you want. Make a mental picture of yourself in the position you'd most want to hold. The best of luck!

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