Advice for Graduates
Occasionally we have clients wishing to employ a graduate. These roles are few and far between, though, because companies usually seek experienced candidates. Usually our Global IT Vendor clients run their own Graduate recruitment programs directly with the tertiary institutes.
Some other tips …
If you don’t have much work experience, consider getting some now. Look at working part-time or volunteering to get the experience you need. Talk over any skill gaps with a career adviser at your teaching institution and develop a plan to develop the required skills.
Employers look for all-rounders — people with interpersonal and social skills as well as technical and academic skills. Get involved in activities other than study — join a club, take up a sport or hobby, work in the community, tutor students, volunteer, become involved in student radio or the student newspaper. Find something you’re interested in and do it!
Don’t wait until you find the “perfect” job. Start preparing a basic CV and learning interview skills now. We have some great tips on this website. See our Advice for candidates section.
Networking is a skill you will need throughout your life — both business and personal. It is something you are probably doing already, whether you realise it or not. In fact, networking is something we all do quite naturally. It is important to develop contacts in your chosen area of work. By consciously planning your networking, you can harness the skills, knowledge and resources of a range of people and use them to help you achieve your career objectives.
Every experience, including part-time, a vacation or temp work, has networking potential. Your student friends may well be the start of your business network. You will continue to build relationships throughout life through study and a wide range of life experiences.