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New Graduates - Job
Outlook
New grads are finding this a more
difficult year to land that first job. Here
are a few tips on job searching for the new
grad.
Open your geographic location
requirements
Be flexible on starting
salary
Be willing to take a position that
is a stepping stone to your career
Sharpen up your appearance - you're not
in college any more - the career part
Sharpen up your interview skills -
practice in front of your web cam, record
and critique yourself - ask others to review
it
Prepare a useful resume. List
your jobs and volunteer activities - include your
successes and accomplishments. - keep your
political affliation off
Carry a copy of your resume with
you - you never know who you might meet in the
elevator
NETWORK, NETWORK, NETWORK -
remember the 6 degrees rule
Be diligent in your job search.
Set aside time every day to search and DO IT
Explore contract/temporary
employment - it offers good experience and can be
a foot in the door.
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