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Tips
for Graduates 1
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Take
advantage of every opportunity to network. Each one of these opportunities
is a change to develop a relationship with someone who may be
able to help you find your perfect job either right now, or sometime
down the road. |
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Tips
for Graduates 2
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When
you graduate, make sure you have developed a good relationship
with some of your professors. The better the relationship, the
better the recommendation letter you will get. |
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Tips
for Graduates 3
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Now
that you are done with your education you will have to pay back
all of the student loans that you took out to pay for collage.
Get yourself organized and make sure you know who your lenders
are, what your loan balance is, and what your repayment status
is. |
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Tips
for Graduates 4
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Make
sure that your resume is up to date and looks professional. Have
someone look it over to make sure that they understand what they
are reading. |
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Tips
for Graduates 5
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Take
advantage of the career center at your school both before you
graduate and after. The counselors are there to help you find
a job. They are full of resources and suggestions. |
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Tips
for Graduates 6
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As
a graduate you are now considered an alumnus of the university,
so find out everything you will need to know about your schools
alumni association. This association is a great resource for finding
a job, or giving back to the school financially. |
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Tips
for Graduates 7
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As
a new graduate you may find that you don’t always have the
necessary skills and experience that some companies are looking
for. You need to show them how the transferable skills you have
learned in collage – including Time management, problem-solving,
computer skills, written and verbal communication and analytical
skills - make you the best possible candidate for the job. |
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Tips
for Graduates 8
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In
the business world everyone has a business card. As a new graduate
job seeker you should have one as well. On this card should be
your contact information (phone number and e-mail address), your
career objective, and a few bullet points about you, your skills
and your goals. You can give this card to people you meet at networking
events. Also make sure that your family members have some to give
out to people they meet as well. |
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Tips
for Graduates 9
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Take
advantage of the new way to network with the social networking
sites online. However remember two things – first keep your
profiles clean because business recruiters and people in the human
resources offices look at them. Second while these sites are fantastic,
nothing works better then meeting someone face to face. |
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Tips
for Graduates 10
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It
may sound silly, but treat yourself to a mini make-over. Get a
new haircut and buy “business” clothing. It’s a
great way to start this new chapter in your life as a newly graduated
adult. |
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