Choosing
and deciding which company to work for is one of the most crucial decisions
that you will ever make, especially if you are fresh out of college. Most
graduates do not know where to start seeking jobs and how to approach that
first interview. If you are planning to start seeking jobs by looking for
vacancies in newspapers and online job portals, then let me tell you that you
are only looking at a very small segment of the actual job scenario. There are
many more jobs out there and most of them are not advertised at all. One of the
biggest confusions is which job to choose. Are you sure about the career that
you wish to pursue? If not, then you can meet up with a career consultant.
Several career consultants offer their services online and you can get in touch
with them via email.
Preparing for the interview
The
first job interview can be a very tense situation for most freshers. Here are a
few tips that will help you prepare for that first interview of yours.
Several universities and online websites
provide psychometric tests which are used by most employers. Taking these
tests will help you understand what your strengths and weaknesses are.
Your skills with numbers, logic and your decision making ability will be
tested and you can create a self profile. You should be able to highlight
these facts when you apply for an interview.
Some things that most employers look for are
common. Ensuring that you posses these skills will place you miles ahead
of your competitors. Time management, team skills, communication skills,
ability to multi task are some of these skills.
Finding that perfect job
Most
people simply log into a job portal and type in a few keywords to look for that
perfect job. However, you can do more than that. Start off by creating a list
of potential employers that you would like to work with. Rather than simply
relying on a job portal, try other avenues like a job fair and specialist job
publications. Word of mouth networking is a great way to find a job. It is not
that popular though. When you meet a graduate looking for a job, then make sure
that you exchange contact numbers and let each other know about good jobs in
the offing.