Your first graduate job – things you should know NOW!
1. It does help if you have undertaken some work placements as an undergraduate. This can be a formal part of your degree, e.g. a sandwich course. You can also apply for summer placements with companies.
2. If there are some career paths you are interested in see if you can shadow a key member of staff for a day or a week. You will learn far more about your particular possible career through this than you would if you were doing lower level temping.
3. Temping whether it be in an office or factory can give you experience in many key areas. When you complete the assignment make a note of what you have learnt from it ready for when you apply for jobs.
4. Employers want to recruit people who are team players, so look to demonstrate these skills in your work placement, plus via voluntary activities. Be helpful and look for ways to get involved.
5. What skills and abilities would be helpful in your ideal job? Look for ways to develop some of these skills in your undergraduate life. Could you take on a leadership role in a club or society? What about fundraising for developing certain skills? Perhaps you could develop your listening skills through working on a helpline?
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