SUCCEEDING AMONG LAYOFFS AND INCREASED COMPETITION
Today's job seekers are competing against experienced workers and new college graduates. A job search plan can be an especially critical part of a recent graduate's program, and can help the graduate find a position which meets his current and future career plans.
Preparing a job search includes clearly defining what the students wants to do, both now and in the future; that definition is then used to determine the best way to learn of the job and how to structure the various pieces of documentation (cover letters, resumes) that are part of the employment process. Job applicants should be especially careful when presenting their qualifications and be honest while putting their achievements in the best light. It is also important that recent graduates offer strong references, and understand that employers may contact other individuals at previous jobs that the student does not specifically name.
Students must also overcome the increasingly popular perception that colleges and universities are producing ill-qualified workers, and can counter that perception through honesty and forthrightness about their qualifications.
New college graduates find themselves facing the daunting prospect of obtaining gainful employment. Those who graduate with degrees in Business Administration may consider themselves ready and able to enter the corporate world, but they face a world of strong competition and employers who are seeking candidates with experience, not just with educational backgrounds. Some employers have expressed dissatisfaction with the education that today's students receive, which adds additional pressure to the job search. As a result, recent graduates must be prepared to enter the job market and face not only competition from other graduates, but also competition from seasoned professionals and skepticism from potential employers about their ability to handle the jo...