The labor market is still going through residual effects of recession and the graduates are at the receiving end of this phase. But is it the only factor that has to do with unemployment of graduates in recent times? This article will give an intuitive look into the matter.
A graduate degree alone is not enough to showcase you in a job market. Recent studies show that graduates lack requisites for a true professional. Other than having hard skills, they must also possess soft skills as well. You need to have the right attitude, interpersonal skills and confidence to secure a position in an organisation. In the next ten minutes, I will demonstrate you the ‘most wanted’ tips to simplify job hunt process.
1. Look For Volunteer Work
As a fresh graduate, you can find really meaningful work on minimum wages. Find unpaid jobs as a way to practice your skills. Take it as an opportunity to understand how things work in professional environment. Do not look for money factor in a job and do it even for free. As a newbie in an industry, you should prefer self-enrichment over meaty salary.
2. Refine Your Skills
If you lack any additional skills for your particular target industry, you should learn by practicing them on daily basis. Find educational resources to learn required skills in a time-paced manner. You can utilise various online tools to enhance your knowledge, such as article directories, how-to videos and tutorials. Similarly, if you have been in a hiatus for a longer period then you should find productive ways to polish your skills. Do not waste your time worrying about unemployment and instead use it to do something meaningful.
3. Remain Active on Social Sites
Nothing can get you professional exposure more rapidly than networking does. Social hiring is going to be the next big advancement in future. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can instantly get you in eyes of a potential employer who may be looking for someone like you. Use these springboards to launch your career in a job market.
4. Find A Freelance Job
As a skilled worker, you can get various opportunities working online. Freelancing can give you much needed exposure and experience for your future job. As long as you are skilled and have a little experience, you can earn some good money as a freelancer. For example, if you are a graduate in English language, you can monetise your skills by writing informative articles for websites.
5. Get Visible Online
When so many people are exploding on internet platform, you cannot afford to lag behind in this race. The phenomenon of ‘big data’ is going to make serious changes in hiring trends. Hiring someone is now more concerned with where he stands in online world. Build a strong online profile and ensure a clean reputation among your online circles. Get connected with industry experts and follow the key people on popular social sites.