Post-Graduation Panic

Post-Graduation Panic We have reached mid-September and you were hoping you would have that dream job Firstly, it may seem that way but it most probably isnt. Everyone is different and fortunately, some people know what they want to do straight away, if not beforehand. So, dont panic, you only graduated a couple of months ago As we know from experience, the end of summer is often quiet for job advertisements and to make yourself feel productive you might find yourself applying for ANYTHING  you come across. Now, theres no point applying for something you arent qualified for and have no intention in pursuing. Job Alerts Setting up job alerts is a perfect way to keep your eye on your desired jobs without physically gluing yourself to a chair and pressing the refresh button every 5 minutes. Most job boards allow you to choose your job level, area, location and desired job title and then you simply, leave it to them to find you your dream jobs, in your  ideal location. Research Although you are technically qualified why not go the extra mile.  Carry out some research after youve graduated. Not only will this allow you to broaden your knowledge and continue to learn, you will look extremely motivated and determined. As Albert Einstein once said, Once you stop learning, youll start dying. Currently, your horizons are so broad that you could end up doing almost anything. Imagine if a tiny bit of research turned into the publication of a book? A Masters? Paid research? You dont know whats round the corner. What we are suggesting is that you utilise your time well. Experience Weve said it before, well say it again. Experience is key in this day and age. If you want to stand out from the thousands of other graduates, experience is a big boost. Employers appreciate the efforts that you have gone through to work voluntarily (or paid) for a company during your time at university, during the summer or whenever. The fact that you have done something that isnt compulsory is very appealing. So, if you havent already, I suggest you do so. Dont just wait for opportunities to arise, contact companies directly and ask for some experience. CV Cover Letter Although this appears particularly obvious. Have you updated your cv? Why not start fresh now that you have finished university and only put relevant experience and roles on. At the end of the day, is that cafe assistant job relevant to your application as a Web Dev? Probably not. Relevance is key, include all your useful skills, experience, achievements and include some background about why you chose to study this, what youve gained from it etc. One big mistake is using the same generic cover letter for a variety of different job roles. Go the extra mile, personalise the cover letter to each individual job role. Include some knowledge of the company and write why you would be suitable for that particular role. They will appreciate the fact that you know about the company, the role and you have taken the time to write about it rather than copy and pasting a good cover letter template from Google. Dont Panic Stay Confident Acknowledge how many  graduates  are currently looking for jobs, its not as easy as it looks. Remember to go the extra mile, itll pay off. Most importantly, stay confident constant rejection emails can be particularly degrading but  dont get yourself down about it, keep trying and improving. If you do all of these things, hopefully youll find the job you love. You may end up doing something completely different to what you originally thought, but one main thing is to find  something that you love enjoy. Good Luck from The Bubble Team!