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Keys to Landing an Entry Level Job

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April 16, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Entry Level


I was reading US News the other day and I came across an article by Karen Burns called 7 Keys to Snagging a Job as a College Grad. It’s a really great post with some solid, useful advice for New Grads.

While each of the seven points is good to know, there are two that stand out.

First:

Make your job hunt personal. In other words: meet, get to know, and keep in touch with real live human beings. Blasting your resume over the job boards may feel like job hunting, but networking is where it’s at.

This is great advice. As I was getting ready to graduate, I was completely dependent on job boards. On top of that, my network was weak and my networking skills were nonexistent. If I had a more robust network, I may have had greater success.

Second:

Be patient. Try to adopt a zen attitude about rejection. And remember, you only have to find one job–yours. Good luck.

So true. The process of finding an Entry Level Job is often a long and difficult one. However, if you can learn to stay positive and be patient, you will eventually find success.

Overall, this is a great read. Check out 7 Keys to Snagging a Job as a College Grad.

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