Fresh Grad Still Dont Have A Job What To Do

What are the do's and don't s for a fresh graduate joining a new job?

Hi Kevin,My advice to you would beBe flexible take up whatever responsibility comes your way.Dont be hestitant to ask your seniors if in doubtMaintain a log of daily activities,appreciation mails (This will help you during appraisals)On critical issues mark the email to your supervisor as wellLearn about the appraisal & promotion policyBe in good terms with the supervisorMany employees would crib about the system,existing process.Dont get disheartened & think,or engage in such discussion.Be your own judge of events.Know what your work responsibilities are & have a discussion with your boss asking his expectations from you.Seek information as to who can you approach if in doubt only from your supervisorLearn to draft formal emailsBe part of activities apart from work as well.Know about whats the latest in your technology,key area of workBe punctual,dress formally.Dont miss any oppurtunity to learn.Good luck

As a fresh graduate should I accept any job just for the sake of getting experience?

Hello! Thanks so much for your question and congratulations on your recent graduation.Many graduates face the dilemma of whether or not they should hold out for their ideal job out of college or take the first one that comes along, so that they can have more experience on their resume, which will serve as a jumping off point for future career growth. While gaining experience is absolutely important, you shouldn’t just take any job that comes your way. Use the following criteria to decide if it’s worthwhile to take a certain job, even if you’re not sure that it’s your dream job:You should take the job if:It is in the field that you ultimately want to go intoYou will gain the experience necessary to be competitive for future roles that you do really want or if you have the potential to grow within the company into a position that better suits youYou will be well-placed to increase your contacts in the field, in order to ultimately move onto something that better fits your interests in the fieldYou notice a company culture that suits you, whether because it lets you maintain a lifestyle you enjoy or aligns with your principlesHowever, you should pass the job up if:You would be doing work that makes you actively unhappy or is antithetical to your core valuesYou notice that other employees seem unhappy or that the company culture appears toxicIt moves you away from longer-term career goalsFurthermore, as you leave school and consider potential job opportunities that will offer you more experience, don’t sell yourself short on the experience you’ve already gained over the years. Did you ever work at an internship or complete a project that had implications or uses outside of the classroom? These kinds of activities can also help you establish a history of professional success that potential employers will appreciate. This infographic will help you write a resume that allows employers to see what kind of employee you have the potential to be, with or without a lot of experience.For more ideas as you continue thinking about your way forward in your career, check out the resources we have available or get in touch to find out how to achieve your career dreams.

I'm a fresh graduate. What should I do when I have a job interview?

Be prepared to describe what type of job you desire, and what you see yourself doing over the next few years.Be completely knowledgeable about any projects you did in college or working at another job (internship).  If you have a Power-Point presentation that you used previously for your project, bring it with you, (both on paper and on a flash drive).  Be prepared to brief the project.  When I interview an engineering applicant I expect the applicant with a bachelors degree to brief me (and others) for 30 minutes and those with a Masters for 45 minutes.   Be prepared for that.Other than that, be relaxed, several minutes early, and properly dressed.{Rule of thumb, always dress one-notch better than you expect people at the company to be dressed on an average work day.}Make certain that you have thoroughly researched the company, know how to pronounce the name of the company correctly, and know the product lines of the company, and the history of the company over the last several years,  i.e. do your homework.

Should I start a startup as fresh graduate?

An investor I know gave me advice that has been anchored in my mind:“Learn on other people’s money.”And now I can think of countless situations where he would have been right. Whilst I don’t know whether most founders begin their careers working for another company, I am pretty sure that most successful founders have. Or they’ve worked on several startups before that successful one.The Mark Zuckerberg story is very rare, and I would definitely suggest that you work at another company first, it’s such a valuable learning experience. When eventually you branch out on your own, you’ll realise that what you’ve learned will save you tons of time and money.When you’ve just graduated and have little work experience, you can’t always realise just how much you don’t know. And the reality is, even after having more professional experience, there will still be tons you don’t know, but you’ll know more. You definitely seem to have the entrepreneurial spirit though, so don’t let me discourage you. Simply don’t rush into it - because it is a huge decision, with lots of risk involved - you want to be prepared (as prepared as one can be).Hope this helps!

What should I do when I'm a fresh graduate and I'm unable to settle for a job?

A university degree, any degree even from the most prestigious univerities is never a guarantee that one can get a job!This depends also on in what area is your degree? Some specialities are not in demand, and the supply is greater that the demand, which makes it virtually impossible to find a job.Let’s assume your degree is not from the latter group:There are more things that should be also available aling with your degree.One needs to know how to present himself,how to write his cv, how to behave at a job interview, what answers to give to the many tricky questions interviewers ask to identify the right fit for the position to be filled. Interview questions are not just to say hello , what, where, when etc… the questions are cleverly selected and can reveal more about your personality than their surface meaning suggests.As to settling in a job, is it by choice or is it that your probation period was not successful?If by choice, you should choose the job you are comfortable doing,so you don’t quit it after a while . Even if you don’t like it and that is the only option, better do it and like it as it is said “ if you don’t get what you like, like what you get” .if not settling because of unconclusive probation, then you need to find the fault , why you are termibated? What went wrong? Is it your attitude, it is your level of competency? Once you find the reason, the true reason, you have to be honest with yourself, then work on addressing them effectively in order to avoid further terminations.