you Already Have What It Takes For A Graduate Job
You Already Have What It Takes For A Graduate Job by
Jonathan Walker
Whilst in University, the world of full time employment
seems light years away. In University you spend you time
drinking, playing sports and of course becoming a little bit
too familiar with your chosen day time television
programmes.
The world of full time employment and graduate jobs however
is one of responsibility, time keeping and perhaps more
worryingly for some graduates, work ethic! It's not all bad
though, in return for your hard work and time, you can reap
the rewards such as home ownership, holidays and membership
to that elusive health club that had been previously out of
your financial reach.
After going through University and graduating, you are
without doubt excited at the prospect of working in your
dream job, but to many, they do appear to be out of reach.
Many job adverts mention that they are demanding experience,
much too extensive for somebody who has not gained any as
they have been in higher education. You shouldn't fear these
adverts though. Why? Because you do actually have more
experience than you may first appear to.
In reality, employers are looking for a variety of skills
and qualities, in most cases they will be looking for skills
that can be transferable, especially for graduate vacancies
where you are not essentially expected to have too much in
terms of on job experience. The interviewer will realise
that its unlikely that you have done the work before, but
instead will be attracted knowing that you are fresh and
have a point to prove.
Here are some generic, transferable skills that people
looking to employ graduates may be looking for:
- The ability to adapt their approach when needed. The
business world changes pretty quickly, you'll need to be
able to keep up with the pace
- Leadership abilities are often desirable. People with
leadership skills tend to progress into management roles,
recruiting from within a company is often cheaper so
companies do like to go for that option.
- If you show initiative, you won't need to take up as much
of your managers time. People with initiative can develop
themselves and also work up towards management positions.
This skill also covers of the attribute of being able to
solve problems
- Interpersonal skills are essential in most organisations.
You should be able to demonstrate that you will be able to
communicate effectively and appropriately
- Finally, without question you need to be able to
demonstrate that you are motivated and committed to the
cause.
Yes these skills are general. But they do apply to all sorts
of jobs and if you can delve into your memory and give
examples of when you have displayed these traits, you will
impress the interviewer. That graduate job could be yours!
Good luck.
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