Top tips for bagging that Graduate Job or Internship

Applying for jobs can be a daunting task but there are a number of provisions that can be taken to make sure that you are one step ahead of other applicants. Standing out from the crowd is always important however other considerations need to be made. Here are some top tips from GradBuddy to help you get the graduate job of your dreams:

DO’s

• DO make sure you are truthful on your applications. Being caught out on a false achievement on your CV could result in you not getting the job
• DO make sure you have a general idea of what the job you have applied for requires, and in what way your skills can relate.
• DO make sure you know what the company you applied for does. Companies appreciate a candidate that has taken their time out to research the company
• DO ensure that your CV is built around the job you are applying for. Businesses do not want to know information that is not relevant to the job

DONT’s

• DON’T use slang in applications as this is too informal
• DON’T be late for an interview. Employers hate slackers and showing up late for an interview portrays you as a slacker.
• DON’T be afraid to apply for jobs that you think that you will not get. The worst thing that can happen is a rejection
• DON’T write too much on a job application; try to be short and concise. Employers don’t want to sift through mountains of information, pick out the best points and get them across well.