As we get into June many of you are beginning to think about what you will do when you graduate. It can be a very daunting time but there is hope.
This report by the Association of Graduate Recruiters talks about having a positive attitude:
http://www.graduatecareer.com/agr-graduate-report.aspx
Along with being positive there are practical things you can do too, including:
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Go and see your university careers service – they can put you in touch with local and/or national employers who may be looking for graduates; they can also help you with your CV and covering letters to make sure that you are selling yourself in the most competitive way; they can listen, advise or guide you if you are concerned about your results or what you want to do.
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Talk to people who work for a company or in a job you might want to find out more about. You can find contacts through professional bodies (like us), social/professional networking sites (LinkedIn, MyRSC) or your university alumni. You can also look at friends and family for ideas, contacts and support.
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Join some recruitment agencies, there are plenty out there and many of them specialise in a specific area e.g. science. They can help you find jobs in companies of all sizes, are free and will save you time in trawling through jobs; but should be used as well as other methods.
Prepare, research and be positive and you will increase your chances….good luck!
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