With graduation around the around the corner for many future young professionals, companies throughout the nation are gearing up for a hiring frenzy. The period between May and August is huge for new hiring. Use the following tips to end up with the position you want.
1. DO research the position you are interested in. Figure out what it is that you want to do, and how to go about doing it. While this sounds like basic information, it is often the reason why people end up in positions that they do not enjoy. Research the market for that position, the salary, where the jobs are, and the major employers in the industry.
2. DO find out salary information for the position. Many times, people ended up not getting what they deserve because they simply do not know what they deserve. Many first time job seekers forget things such as cost of living and inflation when figuring out how much they should accept. Resources like the department of labor, and salary.com are excellent ways to find out what you are worth. Remember, there is a HUGE difference between $36,500 in North Dakota, and $35,000 in Washington D.C.
3. DO have your Résumé and cover letters proofread. Many times we as Young Professionals feel as if we know all there is to know. I am guilty of this myself. We think that because we have our degree, we KNOW how to write a Résumé and cover letter. Just because you can write does not mean you will not make mistakes. Have a professor, friend, or parent proofread your résumé and cover letter to make sure what’s written is actually what you are trying to convey.
4. DO have a personal “Board of Directors” to help you along your job search and your career. Many times young professionals make the mistake of going into the job search blind. We all know that who you know is more important than WHAT you know. Applying to jobs blindly will limit your chance of getting a job you want. Create a personal board of directors who will act as a base network for you. These should be people that you trust, and that are established professionals in the field you are interested in.
5. Do give copies of your Résumé to your references. This is one of the most important things that you can do on your job search. How can your references speak highly of your work, when they do not know what work you have done? Supervisors are not your personal assistants, and they have a lot to remember themselves, simply giving them your résumé can do wonders when your interviewer calls your reference and asks about a specific project you've worked on.
There you have it. Please feel free to comment.
Name: Mylan J. Murphy
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