Top skills college grads need to get hired
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College degree, check! Now you may think that you’re all set to land your dream job with your brand new degree, but there are a few skills you might want to pick up or at least be aware of before scheduling your first few interviews. Below you’ll find the top 5 most sought-after skills that hiring managers and employers will look for from your graduating class. If you’re hunting for that entry-level job right now, read on to learn more about what skills are desired and, more importantly, how to position yourself to obtain them.
Why it’s hard to get a job right out of college
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Endlessly applying to jobs for the first month after graduating from college and not going anywhere? We’ve all there. On average recent college graduates are taking around 6 months to find their first job. A vast majority of students also prioritize their post graduate life after graduation because adulting, juggling final exams, project deadlines, and a social life already takes up a huge chunk of a students life — this leaves little room to endlessly apply to hundreds of job listings that seem to rarely result in an interview. If this scenario resonates with you, you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of graduates each year feel like they will not be able to find a job right after college. In fact, 66% of recent college grads don’t think that they will land a job that will fit their career goals. It would be a dream scenario to land a job at Amazon or Facebook as a specialist and grow into the CMO in 20 years with promotions every 3 years. But many students are fighting to get that first role, that first step that will put their career on the path they desire. Although searching for your first job out of college may be stressful, there are a few things that you can learn from this article on how you can prepare for the job market to best position yourself.
Why your first job out of college matters
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You can’t control what company will hire you, but you can manipulate your career trajectory to some degree by being thoughtful in your job search. Your first job right out of college might not be the perfect fit, but it’s still one of the most important because this begins to build experience within your niche. Regardless of what opportunity you have been given use it as a learning opportunity because in your next role you will come in with instant value add on what has worked for you in the past and what doesn’t work at all — some call this experience or domain expertise.
How to get a job right after college
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Many recent graduates underestimate the time it takes to land a role. For those with 5+ of experience the interview process is known, the target companies, and even roles that recently popped up are known. For a recent college graduate you’re forced to learn all of these things that wasn’t taught in school, and doesn’t even apply towards performing well at your job. These tips are meant for you to make the most of your college experience while also putting your job hunting process under control.
Interview tips for a college grad
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Looking for a few pointers before that first job interview after college? We got you covered with a few helpful tips to help you come prepare, and ace the first round interview!
Should you create a custom resume for each application
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You’re probably here because you’ve read in a few media outlets that you should create a custom resume for each job you apply for. There’s a few reasons you should, and few reasons you shouldn’t. Let’s dive in!