TOP STRATEGIC JOB SEARCH TIPS FOR EVERY FRESH GRADUATE - Education

Job search could be a great challenge for many fresh graduates and a
nightmare to some others.

However, if you take strategic steps, you could be on your way to
landing your first job sooner than you think.

Here are 10 strategic job search tipsi that will give you an edge and
increase your chances of
getting a job sooner than you think.

1.Change Your Attitude: Don't start your job search with the mindset
that there are no jobs. There are jobs out there. Your attitude
usually matters and influences the outcome of your pursuit. The
statistics of unemployment rate may have made you to believe that
there are no jobs.

However, many companies are still on the lookout for the right
candidates. The first tip is to have the mindset that there is still
job out there for the right candidates. What you should now think of
is "how can I be the right candidate"?

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2.Start Your Job Hunting Early: Many graduates' starts think that the
search for a job begins after they graduate. I think this is a wrong
approach. You should be able to be clear on the kind of jobs you want.
Start gathering facts about companies you would like to work for, what
is required to work for such companies etc. right before you graduate.
Success in job search is ultimately based on the level of information
you have.

3.Give Attention To Your Resume /CV and Cover Letter : One thing I
would like to make you understand here is that there is nothing like a
perfect CV. But your Resume/CV should be impressive. The major purpose
of a Resume/CV is to get you an interview appointment.

However, you need to bear the following in mind;

4. Your CV should be relevant to the job you are applying for. Don't
use one CV for all your job applications . Tailor-make your CV to be
specific to each job you are applying for.

5. Make it clear, concise and honest.

6. Provide key information like personal details, including name,
address, phone number , and email address.

However, information like age, Political, Gender, Or Religious
preferences are not needed unless otherwise specified as a
requirement .

7. Highlight your skills/strengths, achievements and relevant experiences.

8. Avoid errors. Ask a friend to go through it. We usually don't see
our own errors.

A cover letter is a letter sent with your CV that basically provides
information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for
and the contributions you can make if employed.

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