BEAUTY AND BRAINS! I'm a recent college grad who needs a job asap!!! How to find a good one?

Question

I JUST GRADUATED LAST WEEK WITH HONORS. I WAS 2ND IN MY CLASS. I HAVE TWO DEGREES, ONE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND THE OTHER IN ENGLISH. 3.8 GPA, INVOLVED IN LOTS OF ACTIVITIES, HAVE WORKED IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY ALL 4.5 YEARS OF COLLEGE.

OK, NOW I KNOW I'M QUALIFIED, BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN GETTING RESPONSES WHEN I APPLY OOD PLAVESFOR JOBS, EVEN JOBS THAT I KNOW I'M OVERQUALIFIED FOR. HOW CAN I GET MORE RESPONSES, AND WHAT MIGHT BE SOME GOOD ONLINE SITES TO SEARCH FOR OPENINGS (BESIDES MONSTER, CAREER BUILDER, YAHOO SINCE I'M ALREADY REGISTERED WITH THOSE).

ALSO, WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE MYSELF STAND OUT MORE TO POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS? THANKS A LOT :)

I'M IN NC, BUT IM WILLING TO RELOCATE ANYWHERE ON THE EAST COAST, AND NO FARTHER WEST THAN TEXAS.

NO GENIUS RESPONDER #2. I DO NOT USE ALL CAPS WHEN I COMPOSE RESUMES. I KNOW WHAT IT MEANS, THANKS. ITS EASIER FOR ME TO USE ALL CAPS CUZ IM LAZY ABOUT TYPING AND IT GETS PEOPLE'S ATTN.

Hey are you all happy now? Geesh. No one asked you to comment on my typing style. Just focus on the effin question, would ya? No, I do not give off the impression that I'm overqualified. I realize that I am fresh out of school, and will gladly accept an entry level job. I meant that I even applied to, like, places in the mall, and no one has called back about that. I KNOW I am way overqualified to work in the mall with 2 degrees and such high honors.

Thank you all for your answers even though there's little new information that I didn't already know. You tried, and I'm not a ***** so I appreciate it LOL

Answer 1

A lot of the sites I use are local, but the other one which is moe national that I know of is indeed. Also, if you get onto LinkedIn, which is a business networking site, they have a really good job search function that has a webcrawler which picks jobs off some sites I had never heard of before.

Standing out is difficult to do on paper for a new graduate, but it depends on what kinds of jobs you are looking for. In person, make sure your energy shows. People hire new grads because they have a lot of youthful energy, and if you come across as lethargic, you lose all appeal.

Answer 2

Okay, you don't use caps in your applications. Good. (It might get attention, but it's really not easy to read.) Do you also avoid giving the impression that you are overqualified for these jobs? Employers complain a lot these days about new college grads who think they've proven their worth just by getting through school and now expect positions of senior responsibility right off the bat. Confidence is great, but be sure it's not coming across as arrogance.

As for where to look, most jobs never get listed online in the main job banks. The best place to go for leads is straight to the industry. Look up some companies you want to work for and see if they're hiring. Find some professional associations in the fields you're interested in and see if they've got a public job bank. If the fees are reasonable, consider joining; they'll be great resources for you. Use your school's alumni resources to make contacts with people who've done what you want to do, or talk to the career center.

Forgot to add: if you apply to a job that requires relocation, make it clear that you're willing to pay your own expenses and prepared to move whether or not the job works out. If you know anyone in the area, it helps to put their mailing information on your resume as a "temporary" address.

Answer 3

Do you type in all upper case letters when you send in your resume? That probably doesn't help... all upper case letter typing is generally interpreted as shouting.

Also, if you want to stand out, make sure your resume is easy to read, relevant to the job you are applying for, and take your time and write a good cover letter.

If you send in your resume and it seems like you have waited too long for a response, send the company an e-mail or call them and ask for a status update.

Experience seems to be more and more important these days when considering new hires... If you don't have very much professional experience, consider listing related personal projects / student projects and whatnot in your resume. Don't make up stuff, though, because if it gets you an interview and the interviewer asks about it, you will look foolish...

Unless you have a very good reason, keep your resume to one page. Do not list off junk that doesn't really relate to the job you are applying for.

A simple, truthful, relevant to the job objective statement on your resume is a good touch... but don't be a n00b and write something like "Objective: Seeking employment in the dairy industry." If that is your objective (to seek a job), then you have already acheived it just by submitting your resume...

If you ever talk to a physical human being, be enthusiastic. No one wants to hire someone who is indefferent about the potential job.