University graduates experience excitement and uncertainty.
The secret is out – attending university is fun. Students seem to embrace the idea of rigorous study programs as long as it comes with a sense of independence. However, when expected to strike out on their own once and for all, many university graduates confess feelings of trepidation.
Are you nearing the end of your schooling? Do you wonder what the future holds for you? Is your biggest concern finding a job? You are not alone. Rest assured that there is a job for you. Now, all you have to do is find it.
Have you considered teaming up with a recruiter? In all likeliness, a recruiter is looking for you at this very moment. She might be waiting in the quad. Or maybe he is in the student centre. Depending on the school you attend, your nearest recruiter may be online.
Before finding a job, it is worthwhile to find a recruiter. He or she will prepare you for life post-graduation by helping you think beyond your résumé, develop proper phone etiquette and prepare a presentation of your accomplishments, all so you can land a job.
Think Beyond the Résumé
Next to your diploma, your résumé might be the most important document you possess at this time. Be sure it is current, succinct and free of spelling and grammar errors. Also, be sure it is unique. Include information that makes your résumé pop. For instance, have you volunteered? Started a company or nonprofit? Worked a job with a prestigious title? Mention something about yourself that is different from everyone else your age.
Change Your Voicemail Greeting
How long has it been since you’ve heard your voicemail greeting? Call yourself and listen with the ears of a recruiter or employer. Does your greeting sound professional? If not, record a new one. Keep it short and to the point. And don’t forget to check your voicemail regularly. If your mailbox is full, potential employers will have a hard time reaching you.
Have a Speech Prepared
Have you heard of an “elevator speech”? It is a short explanation of who you are and what you do. The idea is to know this speech so well that it rolls off your tongue. What is it that you do, soon-to-be graduate? As of this moment you don’t have a career per say, but there is a high chance you have accumulated many accomplishments throughout your years of higher education. Get comfortable listing your highest achievements and credentials with people so that it becomes something that rolls off your tongue in interviews and networking conversations.
Recruiters share your excitement for graduation. For them, this means a new talent pool is ready to be tapped. Be sure to find a recruiter who can help you land your first job. More than getting you ready for the working world, he or she will offer tips that you can use throughout life.
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