With competition for top graduate jobs becoming increasingly aggressive, graduates and undergraduates need to start looking after their personal profiles if they are to be in with a chance of landing that perfect job.
CVs need to be attractive to potential employers, who will look for more than just a list of qualifications - no matter how impressive the degree.
How to do it? Get involved with as many extra curricula activities as possible – from joining university clubs and societies to doing voluntary work. This not only looks impressive on a CV, but will provide invaluable life skills that can then be transferred to the world of work.
Relevant work experience should take its place on every CV. Summer jobs, part time work and internships in your chosen field of work will show future employers that you really mean business.
Social networks should also be well maintained. You may not think it, but the contacts you make during your university years could prove crucial to your career after graduation. Stay in touch with any contacts you make during work placements and build upon these relationships wherever possible.
And remember – keep your online social networks clean! Once that incriminating photograph is posted on your FaceBook page, the damage is done so use networking websites wisely.
Friday 28 November 2008
Thursday 6 November 2008
Brand with Attitude
Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross have been at the forefront of the media for the phone calls they made to Andrew Sachs. The row has split the country, with one half appalled that their actions could be broadcast, while the other half is confused about what all the fuss is about.
But it all comes down to personality and attitude – Brand and Ross appeal to a group of people who enjoy their edgy sense of humour, but this won’t be favoured by everyone.
In recruitment the different attitudes and approaches of individuals are regularly seen and whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced employee, whenever you start a new job you’ll be meeting a different group of people that may be unlike others you’ve met or worked with.
A new graduate may say something they think is funny, or dress in a certain way, which may have been right for their university friends, but very wrong in an office environment. Similarly, an employer may expect their new recruit to dress in a certain way, or have a certain attitude to work, which may not suit every personality.
We all know that everyone is different, but if you’re being interviewed or starting a job, or if you’re interviewing and taking on a new recruit, it’s important to open your views and try to see the approach of others to get the most out of it. Opening yourself up to other attitudes can help you and your business, bringing in fresh ideas and creative thinking to help make the most of opportunities in a tough climate.
But it all comes down to personality and attitude – Brand and Ross appeal to a group of people who enjoy their edgy sense of humour, but this won’t be favoured by everyone.
In recruitment the different attitudes and approaches of individuals are regularly seen and whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced employee, whenever you start a new job you’ll be meeting a different group of people that may be unlike others you’ve met or worked with.
A new graduate may say something they think is funny, or dress in a certain way, which may have been right for their university friends, but very wrong in an office environment. Similarly, an employer may expect their new recruit to dress in a certain way, or have a certain attitude to work, which may not suit every personality.
We all know that everyone is different, but if you’re being interviewed or starting a job, or if you’re interviewing and taking on a new recruit, it’s important to open your views and try to see the approach of others to get the most out of it. Opening yourself up to other attitudes can help you and your business, bringing in fresh ideas and creative thinking to help make the most of opportunities in a tough climate.
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