Tips And Career Advice For Graduates
Graduation is not the end of learning but simply a continuation with a different type of learning required for success in the workplace. A graduate often does not feel ready for entering the work place. This is why career advice for graduates is important. They need to see the growth of a career as part of an ongoing process of growth.
Recruiters always look at experience and at what the individual can bring to the company in terms of increasing revenue or reducing costs. A graduate should not just dismiss a job that may offer less cash but great opportunities for learning. An internship or even doing volunteer work may be necessary for a short time to open doors that would otherwise remain closed.
At the start of a career it is often necessary to put in long hours. Individuals will battle to do this if they have no interest at all in the job they are expected to do. A job should rather be selected for what it can add to a resume than what is paid. This gives the incentive to work those long hours and learn the skills because this paves the way for future success.
Once in a job, it is important for graduates to learn new skills as efficiently as possible and also to demonstrate particular assets to employers. This inevitably results in more important projects coming their way and they become valuable to the company. As long as a job adds to skills, creates challenges and results in growth, it is worthwhile.
The nature of the workplace today means that individuals change jobs, positions and even countries to progress in their chosen field. This is very different from the past when employees were awarded gold watches for their many years of faithful service to one company in one position. A competitive edge is needed to keep moving forward. Market realities, personal aspirations and particular assets all have to be weighed up in making any decisions.
One of the ways to have a competitive edge is to build up a relationship network. Such a network offers access to new opportunities as well as a means of sharing resources and information. The importance of developing soft skills is often underestimated by graduates. Having mentors who are already successful can also be extremely helpful. They can help provide guidance on their journey towards success.
Another good idea is to have an online presence. A website in the name of the person where all relevant information can be posted is very helpful to any employers. This profile can then be accessed to determine education, skills and even examples of projects completed are made available.
In our changing world, playing it safe is probably one of the most risky strategies for graduates. They should never just dismiss a particular career because other people consider it too risky or only make safe decisions. When taking risks it is possible to fail but this is all part of the learning process. Taking intelligent risks offers more opportunity of becoming successful and continuing to grow.
Recruiters always look at experience and at what the individual can bring to the company in terms of increasing revenue or reducing costs. A graduate should not just dismiss a job that may offer less cash but great opportunities for learning. An internship or even doing volunteer work may be necessary for a short time to open doors that would otherwise remain closed.
At the start of a career it is often necessary to put in long hours. Individuals will battle to do this if they have no interest at all in the job they are expected to do. A job should rather be selected for what it can add to a resume than what is paid. This gives the incentive to work those long hours and learn the skills because this paves the way for future success.
Once in a job, it is important for graduates to learn new skills as efficiently as possible and also to demonstrate particular assets to employers. This inevitably results in more important projects coming their way and they become valuable to the company. As long as a job adds to skills, creates challenges and results in growth, it is worthwhile.
The nature of the workplace today means that individuals change jobs, positions and even countries to progress in their chosen field. This is very different from the past when employees were awarded gold watches for their many years of faithful service to one company in one position. A competitive edge is needed to keep moving forward. Market realities, personal aspirations and particular assets all have to be weighed up in making any decisions.
One of the ways to have a competitive edge is to build up a relationship network. Such a network offers access to new opportunities as well as a means of sharing resources and information. The importance of developing soft skills is often underestimated by graduates. Having mentors who are already successful can also be extremely helpful. They can help provide guidance on their journey towards success.
Another good idea is to have an online presence. A website in the name of the person where all relevant information can be posted is very helpful to any employers. This profile can then be accessed to determine education, skills and even examples of projects completed are made available.
In our changing world, playing it safe is probably one of the most risky strategies for graduates. They should never just dismiss a particular career because other people consider it too risky or only make safe decisions. When taking risks it is possible to fail but this is all part of the learning process. Taking intelligent risks offers more opportunity of becoming successful and continuing to grow.
posted by Vittoria @ October 12, 2014
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