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HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO EMPLOYERS
Job Searching: The Ultimate Guide As you step out into the working world as a recent graduate, make sure you know the various job portals and routes available, and explore all your options to get the best chance of finding what you are looking for.
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here are a number of paths you can consider when looking for a job as a graduate. While one of the most common methods for applying for jobs is undoubtedly through the internet, there are a variety of other options available, so do not be afraid to make use of them, too.
Go online With so many online career portals, you can take your pick, though you should ensure that the ones you join and subscribe to are the ones that suit you best. gradsingapore.com, for instance, curates both jobs and internships, and is considered a beneficial and helpful resource for both fresh graduates, as well as those who are in the early stages of their career. Company websites and company social media pages are options as well, and on top of showcasing available vacancies first-hand, often offer a peek into their work culture. Some platforms also give insider information about a company’s culture and recruitment process, and give insights into hiring trends while also granting exposure.
Consider • Job search portals • Career exploration platforms • Sector-specific portals • Company websites and social media pages • Professional networking platforms
Go old school Although not a popular method any longer, employers do still place advertisements for various positions in printed publications. Graduate hiring schemes are also occasionally featured.
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Career services on campus There is no need to be afraid of approaching your career centre on campus grounds. After all, the contacts and resources they can offer you may be more specific and targeted to your course of study. Be transparent when you speak to your career counsellor so they have a better idea on how to help you. If you are facing any challenges in your job hunt, they are the people best suited to guide you.
Consider • Using the wide range of contacts and resources you can leverage on in your career centre • Making your aspirations and goals clear to your career counsellor • Attending mentoring and networking sessions they organise
Career fairs Whether you choose to attend career fairs on campus or in public, go in with a strategy in mind. Bring copies of your resume, as well as name cards, if you have any. After the event, be sure to establish your connection with your new contacts through email. In the note, include any interesting points of conversation you may have had to help the recruiter remember you out of the many faces they may have met that day. Send your resume across one more time over the email, and add in the links to your online portfolio or LinkedIn profile as well. Do the same if the event was virtual.
Consider • Find out which employers are going to be there, and prepare some questions you would like to ask them
• Newspapers
• Bring copies of your resume to hand out to prospective employers
• Industry publications
• Email your new contacts after the event
SIM CAREER GUIDE 2022
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