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4 Tips for Landing Your Dream Job

New graduates have fresh skill sets and they are driven by a desire to succeed. Hampering this desire, however, is the current job market. Today’s job market is posing too much of a challenge to newcomers, and the number of graduates produced by top universities is saturating job sites. You have to stand out if you want to get your dream job. Now that you have a diploma on hand, here are some tips for finding a job you love:

1. Tap into your academic networks

The people you know back in college are the people who will serve as your greatest supporters in getting your dream job. Fellow students, professors, and research mentors play an immense role in boosting your chances of getting employed. You will need their recommendations so employers will have a good idea of your personality in your future workplace. 

2. Take your education to the next level

If you think you are not ready for the world of employment just yet, you might as well pursue a Master’s degree or a postgraduate certificate. It’s a few extra years of academic work, but it’s worth the sweat and tears. With an advanced degree, you can stand out as a stronger candidate among others.

You also qualify for more high-paying positions where expert skills and knowledge are in demand. If you could bear the extra cost and time, completing your postgraduate education will signal the beginning of your career.

3. Search high and low online

The more traditional way of finding a job is by looking up job listings online. It’s time-consuming, but with competition in the job market heating up, you will need to put your best foot forward and start searching. 

Check for platforms where you could do a simple search. When using keywords, be specific.  If you want a career in the creative industry, know what type of job you want based on your skills. It also helps if you use websites that provide insights into the job market. You might as well find your dream job with Lensa or other platforms where you can get refined results.

4. Write the perfect resume

Your job search isn’t complete without a resume. This piece of document lets employers know whether you are the right fit for the kind of job and work environment that’s waiting for you. Writing the perfect resume doesn’t have to be time-consuming, although you still have to consider the kind of information to display to employers.

Be honest with the data you are sharing. Don’t make anything up. Add in other relevant credentials such as the workshops and seminars you participated in.  There is no clear formula for writing a great resume. You only need to highlight your experiences in the most sincere and straightforward way.

If you’re jumpstarting your career as a college graduate, don’t let the current job market intimidate you. Your dream job is just waiting, and all you have to do is dive in and set yourself apart.

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