I am about to graduate from college, what are some tips to get a job?

Question

I have started to apply for jobs, but haven't received anything. Any tips for a college grad looking for a job.

Answer 1

You best delete the question and give more specific informations as to ;
what your speciality is.
what you have degrees in(minor and major)
How advanced your degree is
what position you are seeking and what type of company.
Are you lookin For a professional job(lawyer, doctor, engineering, rsearch, teaching ect?
Are you seeking more in security, and retirement , and security and other benefits and can wait on higher salaries?
Are you bi-lingual. and can you travel,

The best time for job searching is about 3 to 6 months before yuo graduate.
Research the companies you are interesting in working for. The more you know of them the better you will be able to make a favorable image of you and your knowledge in an interview. A job applicant who knows of the company;s business needs, products, or services has an edge over applicants who have no knowledge of the company.
Have ready extremely good resumes listing yuor education,(a good grade average all th eway though school lif eis looke don very favorable by high paying companies, It shows good study habits which is good work habits, It shows origanization, and well as a willingnss to work on your own for self improvement. the way companie see it is that people who work to self improve their education all though their school years wil work for the comapny with the same zest.).

On your resume list all work experiences including vilunteer prohjests. It's still experience and I have known people who got good jobs because they started as volunteers geting their experiences.
Get and maintain on yuor resumes references from any employors, tachers, and college professors, and professional friends such as doctors, business management.
Decide just wehat you are most interested in and be prepaired to make several moves in your career if you work for a company, state or the feds.
Few people stay with one company long these days(10 years is long). If you are mnre worried about security than federal, state, city or county is your best chance. With a degree in the right thing you have a good shot at a decent title and salary right off.
But big bucks ar ehard ot come by.
Use everything a tyour disposal including the fact that you are female. It's an advantage under the minority clause. use itr. I fyou are anyother type minority such as indian, spainish, or black you have the advantage over non minority applicants. It iisn't right but remember women have never been treated right and it;'s payback.

Answer 2

There are whole books written about this.

Basically, you have to follow up on everything you send out with a phone call to the right person. You need to research who the right person is, impress them, and convince them that you want the job and could do it well.

You may also have to find jobs by networking and not on the internet.

Really, look for books about job hunting. I think they'll help.

I was recently reading Young, Fabulous and Broke by Suze Orman (not just about jobs, but it has a section) and it gave the same advice about networking and all that. I would start with a book to get you enthusiastic about job hunting.

Answer 3

Start by networking. With everyone. Use your alumni association, your friends who've already graduated, your parents, your parents' friends, your friends' parents, contacts at any internships or part-time jobs you've had in college, the cute guy in the coffee shop.
Join any local industry associations for the field you're hoping to work in, and do it now, while you're a student; many of them have cheaper student rates.
Let everyone know what kind of work you're looking for. If you're lucky enough to already know people in the field you want to be in, ask them how they got their jobs.
And ask everyone if they know anyone else you should talk with.
In all of these interactions, be smart and professional; act like the kind of person people would like to work with.
The more people you know, and the more people who know you, the more likely you are to turn up opportunities before everyone else knows about them, and the more likely you are to find an actual good fit.

Answer 4

Applying is always a good place to start but first put together a resume.

Register with all of the on-line employment agencies but check out the bricks and mortar one too. If an employment counsellor can place a face to a resume they might be more likely to recommend you for an interview.

After the resume and getting your name out there get someone to practise interviewing with you. Learn how to sell yourself.

Another source would to use yours and your parents network of friends.

Answer 5

Network, network, network. What ever your degree is in see if they have associations you can join and attned meetings with your resume in hand. Try a placement agent like Robert Half international, or another search firm. Let them do the looking for you. They already have the connections and know the industry. It takes the fear out of the process because you usually only have to interview once. And, it''s free!

Answer 6

Research companies, post your resume on job sites and company website, do internships, read up on books about resume and interview questions, check around with church members, family members, friends who are working at companies/organizations. Apply for entry level positions. Best Wishes!

Answer 7

Stay in college the real world sucks!

Answer 8

I hear McDonald's is hiring.