Helping you search for Graduate Jobs

Every single year thousands of UK graduates leaving university conduct a graduate jobs search to find a job role related to their studies. A common problem is that graduates often possess the correct skills to start work immediately and with ease however they don’t have the necessary skills to conduct a thorough job search. Along with this many graduates produce lacklustre CV’s and applications, with so many applications to read through employers don’t spend a lot of time reading CV’s so these individuals can easily slip through the net. It’s clear to say that without carrying out a high quality structured graduate jobs search using the correct channels it’s unlikely that any individual will get a fair shot at their desired industry or job role. Those graduates that know the different channels and constructed approaches when searching for graduate jobs make themselves stand out from the crowd and often find their dream role. Firstly it is important for the graduate to understand themselves, this will help them select the type of job they are looking for. For example, if an individual prefers a slow paced role with few projects to manage searching for roles that are fast paced and require a challenge with multiple clients to manage will lead to unhappiness, if given the job opportunity. Those individuals that thrive off pressure and are looking to progress quickly, finding themselves in a role that requires little effort to succeed and little management opportunities can often lead to boredom and little self-worth, this can demean their overall personality. The next step is to fill the application out to the best of your ability making sure that all information boxes are completed. Any areas on the application where key skills are needed for the role, these should be highlighted. With regards to the CV this should be structured and tailored towards the job role, include any experience or examples of work will stand you out from the crowd. The final step comes when you need to start applying for jobs. When applying for graduate jobs it is highly recommended that you use the internet as well as trade magazines if you’re looking to get into a specialised field. When using the internet to find suitable jobs its best to use job boards to help find the perfect role as this usually finds you the role based on what credentials you input. Trade magazines often provide useful contacts that are needed to break into the industry. The other options are to visit your university and speak to a local advisor or use a graduate recruitment consultant to help you find the ideal role.