It's the first of August 2011 and most colleges and universities have released a new flock of eager graduates into the workforce. I ask myself...what are the latest strategies to get a dream job in this market? Not to mention that as a country, we are in the midst of a national debt crisis and jobs are still very competitive and in some areas scarce. Well, as I mentioned to a recent graduate of a private art school...stay consistent because it's a numbers game when it comes to finding a job in the field of your dreams. With that said there are many other points that a graduate must focus on before they start job searching. Below I have listed a few that I have found make a difference in a new graduate landing their dream job.
-Use social media to network
-Clean-up your online profile
-Make the switch from a student to a professional
-Have a second or third person review your portfolio
-Join a professional association in your field
-Stay connected with your classmates and faculty
There are many other points recent graduates can work on, but it's all up to each individual to make the changes.
Happy Job Hunting!
Mashable
http://mashable.com/2009/01/05/job-search-secrets/
NACE-Knowledge Center
http://www.naceweb.org/Knowledge/Video/Social_Media_Use_(Video).aspx
CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2011/POLITICS/08/01/debt.talks/index.html
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