No More Classes, No More Books � The Real World is Calling
NEW YORK--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Apr 14, 2003--As the Class of 2003 prepares for graduation day, students face a challenging job market. With that in mind, HotJobs (www.hotjobs.com), a Yahoo!(r) company (NASDAQ: YHOO), has developed five top tips to help grads navigate the road from commencement to first paycheck.
HotJobs offers graduates these tips for finding their first job:
Know Yourself - Start your job search by doing some serious introspection. You don`t have to pinpoint what you want to do with the rest of your life, just come up with a general direction. Think about what you`re good at. Establish your skills and weaknesses. Which academic subjects come naturally to you? Are you better at papers or problem sets? Decide what company qualities are important to you. Do you crave the security of a large, established company or prefer riskier ventures with the potential for larger payoff and faster growth?
Make the Most of Your School Ties - At your college career center, you`ll find almost everything you need for a job search � from books and magazines to instructional videos and computers. Career counselors can provide you with direction if you get stumped during your search. And, you�ll find information on your school`s alumni, who can give you insight into the working life.
The Web � The majority of employers surveyed in January 2003 by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) prefer to receive resumes electronically rather than in hard copy format. So posting your resume online is a good place to start. Online job boards, like HotJobs, get your information noticed by employers, but also offer you the convenience of job search agents, which search for jobs on your behalf � giving you time to study for finals.
Career Fairs � Attending career fairs is one of the most effective ways to network and make contacts. They`re also great places to learn about different careers if you`re not sure which one`s for you. Before you go, research the companies that are attending and make a list of the ones you want to speak with. Have plenty of paper copies of your resume handy and practice a two-second verbal introduction that includes your name, major and career interests. You`ll sound more professional with a clean greeting. Don`t be scared to introduce yourself; companies come to the fair because they want to meet you.
Don`t Toss That Library Card Just Yet � If you`re interested in specifics, most libraries carry career-related reference books. Also, take advantage of periodicals; magazines like Fortune and Business Week often publish articles on the best companies to work for and the hottest new careers.
''First-time job seekers should take the time to research a potential employer, create a solid resume and brush up on their interview skills,'' stated Christopher Jones, career columnist, HotJobs. ''As a final tip, don`t wait until the last minute to look for a job.''
Note to editors:
Results of HotJobs` college survey on employment trends will be available in mid-April.
About HotJobs
As a leader in the online recruiting industry, HotJobs (www.hotjobs.com), a Yahoo! company, has revolutionized the way people manage their careers and the way companies hire talent. HotJobs` tools and advice put job seekers in control of their careers and make it easier and more cost-effective for employers and staffing firms to find qualified candidates. In addition to its popular consumer job board, HotJobs provides employers, recruiters, and staffing agencies with progressive recruiting solutions and hiring management software. Job seekers voted HotJobs.com the (2002, 2003) ''Best General Purpose Job Board for Job Seekers,'' and recruiters voted HotJobs the (2003) ''Most Recruiter-Friendly General Purpose Site'' in a survey conducted by WEDDLE`s
About Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive online products and services to consumers and businesses worldwide. Yahoo! is the No. 1 Internet brand globally and the most trafficked Internet destination worldwide. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Yahoo!`s global network includes 25 World properties and is available in 13 languages.
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