\nWhile getting good grades is important, having applicable work experience is arguably more attractive to employers. Whether you\u2019ve been temping<\/a> over summer, have completed an internship, are working one day a week in an office or have completed ad-hoc jobs in a corporate environment, this experience shows that you are familiar with office settings, have some basic training and can complete many of the tasks required of an entry-level position. It also shows that you have been exposed to the intricacies of workplace etiquette and understand unspoken rules, like how to address colleagues, turning up five minutes early and not packing up your desk before home time.<\/p>\n
2. Extra-curriculars<\/strong> 3. Personal profile<\/strong> 4. Interview<\/strong> 5. Take the opportunity to grow<\/strong> When competing for your first graduate role, distinguishing yourself from your peers can be harder than first thought. If you are sitting at similar life stages to everyone else, how do you convince a potential employer that you\u2019re the right person for the role? It all comes down to planning \u2013 the quest to stand<\/p>\n
\nIf you haven\u2019t had any professional experience, focus on your extra-curriculars<\/a>. If you were a president of a committee or captain of a team, it shows that you have leadership abilities and work well in a team environment which are skills that are transferable to the workplace. Furthermore, if you volunteered regularly during your studies or took a year off to travel and work, emphasise this \u2013 it gives the employer confidence that you are comfortable in a range of situations, can deal with curveballs and are comfortable chatting to people from different backgrounds.<\/p>\n
\nUse those few lines at the top of your CV to really show employers why they should hire you. Avoid words like \u2018bubbly\u2019, instead opting for strong adjectives like \u2018enthusiastic\u2019, \u2018ambitious\u2019 and \u2018passionate\u2019. Instead of just telling, show the employer that you\u2019re aspirational, declaring why you want to work in their industry. If you\u2019re submitting your CV to recruiters, consider explaining why you want a career in a corporate environment or why you want to work in a particular position.<\/p>\n![\"Young](\"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/114-Grads-learn-how-you-can-transition-from-university-to-the-workforce-1024x683.jpg\")
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\nYour CV might be out of this world, but if you don\u2019t nail the interview, it\u2019s all for waste. Make sure you\u2019re dressed appropriately<\/a> \u2013 jeans and trainers are out of the question. Open with a strong handshake and maintain even eye contact<\/a> throughout your conversation; it will convey confidence<\/a> and an air of gravitas (even if you are nervous on the inside!). Follow up<\/a> the next day with a quick thank-you email \u2013 it may not be responded to, but it will definitely be noted.<\/p>\n
\nThere\u2019s a high chance that you may have to attend a couple of interviews before receiving an offer. Use these unsuccessful interviews to learn<\/a>, taking every opportunity to pick up something new about your industry, interviewing style or approach to the job hunt. Whether it\u2019s advice on how to format your CV (check out these graduate CV tips<\/a>), how to frame your questions, when to arrive for your interview or your behaviour within the interview itself, everything you learn will be of value down the track.
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