Master Job-Hunting for the Best Career: A Complete, Comprehensive Start Guide.
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Let’s say you graduated, and you are thinking about what might be a useful thing to do with your past 4 years of study (or more).
And maybe you did not graduate, and you are thinking about it already and trying to find an answer. Well, here’s a little pep talk: you are asking the right question. You just need some directions.
Careers are an essential part of today’s life, and in a world where competition is at its peak, you need precise answers. But first, it is really important to know what you’re after in life.
Invest in Platforms for Social Networking Like LinkedIn.
Social networking is where you get to make connections with people who might assist you in your job hunt. The more you know, thus, the more you are likely to get more and maybe better jobs.
There are many platforms for this purpose out there. LinkedIn is among the most widely used. LinkedIn is a very wide network of all sorts of business people, entrepreneurs, and talent hunters.
As a student who hasn’t got the experience to start their career yet, you can find many events, summer schools, workshops, and courses for your aid.
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Following these pages on LinkedIn or similar websites can increase your chances of being among the first who see any job or internship opportunity when they post it online. Especially when you turn on the notification bell. Start applying and don’t look for your dream pay yet. Know approximately the field that you might get involved in the future, as a career, for example. This experience is essential for self-exploration.
An insider’s tip: employers look for certain skills in new employees. Aside from education, you might need to develop durability under pressure, innovative thinking, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Some useful resources you can find online to help harness such skills:
- Read Stephan Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Book and online guide).
- Listen to podcasts that might inspire you. There are no specific names, find what catches your attention.
- Watch YouTube videos on how to develop these skills in the work environment and before it.
Don’t Wait for the Opportunity, Make It: What to Apply to.
There are several methods that can help you to better prepare for your career. If you are still a student, consider joining career orientation events around you.
If you are considering a career change, and don’t want to shift to another sector, you should be looking at benefits that make you want to stick to your job.
Whether you’re a student or already employed, you have to start building your profile. That means topping up your experience, knowledge, and personal skills in one CV.
A professional and up-to-date CV is a determining factor in your job hunt. Remember: this is a two-page document an employer sees before s/he meets you. Paper doesn’t make you, you make the paper.
Of course, there are other considerations in the employer’s mind about you that might make an impression. Don’t forget to wear clean clothes. And be confident in an interview. But first, the CV.
A CV should include:
- Full name, and an appropriate picture.
- Personal contact information, and others, like city and date of birth.
- Education, name of major, and experience, if any.
- Certificates and/or extracurricular activities and volunteering will elevate your profile.
- Foreign languages and fluency levels (using the CEFR categories is recommended).
How to Handle the Dreaded “Cover Letter?”
This piece of writing is very valuable for your prospective boss. The reason why they value it is that it expresses what you feel about a job or company. It is not just a recital of skills.
Do it accordingly. Try hard not to copy-paste it or generate it with AI. The more authentic, the better the impression you are going to leave.
Here are some major takeaways from this:
- Read the job description and list of responsibilities very carefully.
- Answer the question: Why would they hire you?
- Do not give many irrelevant details.
- Construct topic-comprehensive, focused, and organized paragraphs.
- Do not make grammar, punctuation, or spelling mistakes. Never. Triple-check it if needed.
At Leaders Language Factory, we make sure to tailor the best Cover Letters and translate your CVs for our clients. Our translation and writing approach is to make the best out of human writing and translation and gather it in one place for you.
Learn basic business/ formal correspondence.
Instead of Hi, how are you: say Dear Manager (for example) I hope this email finds you well. This is English, but the words are hand-picked. You need to choose the most appropriate words for a given situation.
This is a sample of a work correspondence compared to a casual chat (the underlined and italicized are problematic for a formal email, other recommended changes are just spaces and punctuations):
Dear Ahmed,
I hope this email finds you well.
This is a kind reminder to update me on the competition, please. Any news? It is urgent.
I am checking on you, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
[Name] | Hi Ahmed How are you doing? I just wanted to check on something. Did you send me the updates regarding the competition? Cause I need it right now. And you know, I want to see there are no problems for you. Bye. |
Job Interview and Follow-up
After you have built up your CV, tailored a cover letter, and applied for certain jobs online and offline. There is a long wait that you have to endure. Then suddenly you are called for an interview.
Preparations before the interview:
- Find the best time and day and try to manage your schedule accordingly.
- If you will be working from an office, go before the date of the interview to make sure you are familiar with the directions later and measure how much time it takes to go there.
- This will help you come on time and prepare for the actual date of the interview.
- Read in detail about the company, and get familiar with their milestones. They will be impressed if they know you are interested. Wear nice clothes. Ask about the dress code.
- Be 10 minutes before the interview time.
- If you get stressed easily, make a demo interview with someone who can give you feedback.
Tips during the interview:
- Smile. Don’t ever fake it. Just be friendly and comfortable.
- Answer the given questions and do not give other irrelevant details.
- Be honest and authentic. Ask questions when you have to.
Tips after the interview, follow-up:
- Shake hands. Physical contact is shown in much research to improve the connection between you and the interviewer.
- Do not forget to ask when to expect to hear back from them.
- After you have done so, ask for a follow-up in a formal email to the company.
- Do not hesitate to follow up until you get the answer. Be patient.
Self-Reflection and Improvement
The most important takeaway is this: You have to have confidence in yourself and be highly aware of what your capabilities and skills are and what they can be directed towards.
A rejection from a certain work is not the end. It might be the beginning of something better. It does teach you a lot and guides you on the way forward.
Good Luck.
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