{"id":7002,"date":"2016-08-29T09:33:30","date_gmt":"2016-08-29T09:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/fresher-jobs-heres-how-to-go-about-your-job-search-7002\/"},"modified":"2021-11-23T11:57:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-23T11:57:00","slug":"fresher-jobs-heres-how-to-go-about-your-job-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/fresher-jobs-heres-how-to-go-about-your-job-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresher Jobs: Here’s how to go about your job search"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Are you fresh out of college and looking for your first job? Ther are quite a few fresher jobs<\/a> in the market but landing your dream job isn\u2019t easy. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try these 9 simple tips to land the best fresher job: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Craft a crisp resume<\/strong><\/span>
Hiring managers are busy people and they don\u2019t have time for lengthy resumes. Don\u2019t write long-winded paragraphs to lengthen your resume; it\u2019s natural for freshers to have shorter resumes than others. Understand this fact and keep sentences short and retain only relevant information. If you\u2019re unsure about how to write a resume when you have little or no professional experience, it is wise to go for a professional resume writing service.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on past projects<\/strong> <\/span>
You may have no work experience to claim but there are other ways to let the interviewer know that you have done a fair bit. Write about the projects that you have been part of or headed while in college or during internships. But never over-embellish. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customize your resume<\/strong><\/span>
Gone are the days when the same resume worked for a variety of jobs. You\u2019re one of many candidates that the interviewer must attend to so let your resume set you apart. Grab attention by using keywords and highlighting skills that are specifically demanded. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Build your online presence<\/strong><\/span>
As social sites gain more and more popularity, companies use social media for hiring. So, it\u2019s imperative to have an online presence. And critical to curate it! Ensure that you put up professional photos, don’t make offensive comments and keep all accounts updated. If you\u2019re getting recommendations, ask professors rather than peers for them. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice your introduction<\/strong><\/span>
You may have done a few presentations in college but they won\u2019t prepare you for the interview. You\u2019re competing with many others for attention so start with a strong introduction that draws the listener in. Focus on your strengths and don\u2019t make generic statements. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress like you mean business<\/strong><\/span>
You may be out of college but that\u2019s no reason to land up at an interview in sloppy jeans and an oversized T-shirt. Dress for the job you’re targeting. Neutral colours and simple jewelry work well. If in doubt, err on the side of the overtly professional look.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read up on the company<\/strong><\/span>
Most beginners miss out on this basic step but it\u2019s extremely important to walk into an interview with more than basic knowledge of what the company does. You don\u2019t want to give the interviewer a blank look when s\/he asks what exactly you know and what s\/he should tell you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turn your phone off<\/strong><\/span>
Nothing says disinterested as much as a candidate who\u2019s constantly fiddling with his or her phone. Turn your phone off so that you can focus on the interview and your interviewer. There\u2019s time enough for the phone later! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask about internship opportunities<\/strong><\/span>
If you fail to get the job, it\u2019s not the end of the world. Ask the manager about an internship opportunity. This will be a learning experience that can go on your resume and you may even end up getting absorbed by the company if you do a good job. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding a new job<\/a> is hard at any point in your career, but as a fresher, it can be extremely stressful. If things don\u2019t work out, don\u2019t be too discouraged. Instead, sign off with an email thanking the hiring manager and indicating that you will welcome the chance to work with the company in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy job-hunting<\/a> here!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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