Just graduated and unemployed? Here are the reasons and how to fix them
If you are a college pass-out, you must be aware of the
job-search scare which everyone around you talks about. We understand your
situation. We also understand that you've spent years going through the books,
revising concepts, practicals, participating in various extra-curricular
activities, and probably trying for a part-time job in between. This entire
struggle ultimately comes down to one thing - getting a job. What's the point
of having a degree anyway, right? On top of that, if months have passed and
you're still unemployed, the struggle is real!
Getting anxious about it won't help, but understanding facts
can. According to studies, about 76.4% of college graduates remain unemployed
after graduation. Although this isn't something to be proud of, you should
understand that you aren't alone. After thorough research and talking to
job-seeking candidates like you, we've gathered 3 important tips as to where
the problem lies and how to fix them.
So, without wasting further time, let's hop into the tips!
1. Your Resume isn't attractive
The first thing which Recruiters take note of is your
Resume. It's a no brainer. And here's the thing with Resume - once you create a
fantastic Resume, and it works for One Recruiter, you think it will work for
all Recruiters. So, you keep using the same Resume in different job openings
and expect a good response. The saying, "One Shoe fits all" doesn't
fit with Resumes. Different Recruiters have different requirements. If your
resume isn't tailored according to their job description, there's only one
place your Resume will end in - the Dustbin!
What you can do:
before sending it to the Recruiter, spend some time proofreading and modify it.
Remove the unnecessary elements and try to keep it short and simple.
Most of the candidates are unaware of the fact that
Recruiters use Social media to source candidates. This implies that you should
work on your Facebook and Instagram handles to portray a more positive, but
more importantly, a professional image of yourself. Abstain from posting
controversial posts that may display a bad image of who you are as a person.
This is not only important while applying for jobs, but also in your everyday
life.
Example: While you've applied for a job opening, you upload a Facebook post whose caption reads, "job sucks, parties are love".
3. You're applying everywhere
We understand that no one likes the "unemployed"
tag, and you are no different. Out of desperation, you may be applying to a lot
of companies, but this isn't going to help your cause. One, applying for job
profiles out of your interest may get you a job, but it will affect your
performance inside the Company and you will have many bad experiences as you
kick start your career. Two, applying everywhere with the same resume isn't
going to help, as discussed in the above point.
What you can do: register on one of the Online Assessment Platforms, but we'd suggest HireMee. Why? Because HireMee makes you job-ready in 4 simple steps:
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