{"id":6527,"date":"2018-10-31T08:11:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-31T15:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/?p=6527"},"modified":"2024-09-17T08:32:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T15:32:18","slug":"first-job-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knowledgecity.com\/blog\/first-job-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Landing That First Job After College"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 6 million people<\/a> in the United States are out of work. That\u2019s a lot of competition for any job seeker, but especially for unemployed graduates on the hunt for their first job after college.<\/p>\n

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The good news is that companies around the world are hiring. In fact, 44 percent of businesses CareerBuilder surveyed are looking for full-time employees. So, when it comes to getting a job after college, the ball is in your court.<\/p>\n

Use these tips to make a great first impression so you can keep the avocado toast rolling in.<\/p>\n

How to Find That First Job After College<\/h1>\n

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Consider a Professional Resume Polish<\/h3>\n

There\u2019s a reason a whole industry has popped up around resume writing. Not only are we not all writers by trade, robots have invaded the recruitment game. About 90 percent<\/a> of companies now use applicant tracking system (ATS) software to scan resumes for pre-selected keywords and concepts.<\/p>\n

Professional writers familiar with ATS can make sure your resume includes the right words and phrases to make it in front of a recruiter\u2019s eyes. Plus, they\u2019ll catch your typos.<\/p>\n

Can\u2019t afford a pro since you’re looking for that first job after college? Check out these tips to get past those pesky ATS robots<\/a> and these 25 adjectives to scratch off your resume<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Your Online House in Order<\/h3>\n

Would you link to all your likes and retweets on your resume? If not, it\u2019s time to clean up your feeds, because 70 percent<\/a> of companies screen candidates via social media. And, more than half have decided not to hire a candidate because they didn\u2019t like what they saw.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t think a simple account deletion or privacy setting adjustment will get you off the hook. Employers are looking for a polished online presence. In fact, 57 percent of them are less likely to consider you for an interview if they can\u2019t find you online.<\/p>\n

So, if you don\u2019t have an online portfolio, start building<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Memorize Your Elevator Pitch<\/h3>\n

Before your first phone screen, make sure you can quickly (as in the amount of time you\u2019d have during an elevator ride) summarize your accomplishments and results so far<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t forget to sprinkle in a bit of how you\u2019ll put those talents to work at a recruiter\u2019s organization. The goal isn\u2019t simply to regurgitate your resume\u2014a recruiter already has that\u2014but to show the interviewer that you\u2019re confident, and you\u2019ve put thought into how you can benefit the company specifically.<\/p>\n

You should also pre-plan your answers to some of the most common interview questions<\/a>, such as the dreaded, \u201cWhat\u2019s your biggest weakness?\u201d<\/p>\n

Do Your Research<\/h3>\n

Recruiters will also be listening to see if you know what their company is about. Set yourself up with some smart questions by perusing their social media and website (keep an eye out for the press release section), as well as Googling their industry and competitors.<\/p>\n

Act the Part<\/h3>\n

As a recent college graduate, you might feel like a kid playing dress up when you’re looking for that first job after college, but don\u2019t let imposter syndrome fool you<\/a>. You\u2019re an adult! And you\u2019ve got the education and talent recruiters want. All that\u2019s left is to sell yourself with a few final moves:<\/p>\n