Post Graduation Job Search...Start now!

It's the last semester of your college career and you are EXCITED! All of those long nights of studying for exams and countless assignments are almost over and the daily countdown has already begun. You have worked extremely hard over the years and your GPA definitely reflects that, but why can’t you find a job? Are you unsure of where and what company you will work for after graduation? If these questions apply to you, you may want to change your job search “strategy”.

According to CNN, 80% of all job openings are NOT advertised!

“Because of the overwhelming number of job seekers ready to pounce on new openings, employers often bypass the big online job boards and even placement agencies, and try to fill job openings directly. Companies are relying more heavily on their current employee networks as references so that they don't have to go through the time-consuming process of placing an ad and sorting through applicants”

This means network! Network! Network! Not sure of how to do that? No problem! Be sure to attend our Networking 101 Career Services event on Wednesday, November 13^th in Dunford Hall (http://www.utk.edu/events/index.php?eID=53744). If you have any questions give us a call 865.974.5435

Also be sure to meet with you college consultant in Career Services! They are great resources for career options, internships and organizations, contacts of various employers, as well as assisting you with your resume and LinkedIn profile. Make an appointment!

Another thing is to take advantage of the on campus job fairs and interviews. This will allow you to meet with employers and receive more information on what they are looking for and how you could possibly benefit them. However, the key thing is to know who you are and how to present yourself.

(For more job fair info: http://career.utk.edu/students/job-internship-search/which-job-fair-should-i-attend/tips-for-job-fair-success/)

Top 5 Mistakes College Job Seekers Make According to Forbes

1.      Students are not applying for enough jobs.

2.      Failing to do enough of their own networking.

3.      Spending time on Facebook and YouTube when they should be using LinkedIn.

4.      Believing that applying through an employer’s website is all they need to do.

5.      Taking no for an answer when you get no response from an employer.

(For more info: http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/04/22/5-mistakes-college-job-seekers-make/)