Job Hunting Tips

July 7th, 2008 at 04:48pm Jeanine Randoph-Tagala

 The common thread with fresh grads this year seems to be “There are not a lot of jobs out there.”   

Well, there are a lot of jobs out there- you just have to keep trying.  

Target companies that you are interested in-keep a watchful eye on their Web site in your last year of school. If they post all of their positions online, check for ones that your skills and degree match up with. Only apply if you meet at the very least 3 out of 5 requirements and explain why you should be considered in a cover letter.  

Do not send resumes blindly to e-mail addresses just to get noticed. You will get noticed all right and you will annoy the person reviewing resumes. They will feel that you are not respectful of their process for applications.  Make sure you follow directions on job applications and Web sites!  If you cannot confirm to them that you are following directions at the time of application-how can prove that you would be a good employee? 

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