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Michael
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What are some job searching tips for newly graduated professionals??
Looking for website suggestions, resume and interview tips, etc.
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Raena Marder
Learning & Development
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Los Angeles, California
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Raena’s Answer
- Cast a broad search net: Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.
- Be direct - Direct Message people on the hiring team as well as people in a role similar to what you are searching for, when possible.
- Networking - Attend career fairs, connect with professors who may be aware of companies looking to hire, or current employees of the company you’re interested in joining
- Resume - follow common convention - keep resumes under 2 pages, target content towards job description key words. This will increase your chances of your resume being seen by a human, instead of getting filtered out by AI
- Apply Early - people can only realistically review so many applications. Having yours in early increases the chance yours will get a look.
Courtesy of Cloudera New Hires: Walker, Taylor, Swapna, and Austin
Find and attend a local career fair
Target the hiring manager for the role you’re interested in when possible
Review your Resume for length (2 pages or less), spelling, and skills match for the role
- Be direct - Direct Message people on the hiring team as well as people in a role similar to what you are searching for, when possible.
- Networking - Attend career fairs, connect with professors who may be aware of companies looking to hire, or current employees of the company you’re interested in joining
- Resume - follow common convention - keep resumes under 2 pages, target content towards job description key words. This will increase your chances of your resume being seen by a human, instead of getting filtered out by AI
- Apply Early - people can only realistically review so many applications. Having yours in early increases the chance yours will get a look.
Courtesy of Cloudera New Hires: Walker, Taylor, Swapna, and Austin
Raena recommends the following next steps:
Christina Ferrell
Human Resources Professional
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Dallas, Texas
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Christina’s Answer
Let's start with the resume. You should tailor them to each job by highlighting relevant coursework, internships, projects, and skills. Also use a professional photo, write a compelling headline, and showcase projects and skills.
Networking with individuals in your field of study. This included alumni organizations, attending job fairs, and other professionals to learn more about their career paths.
Using job boards are essential. This included LinkedIn, Indeed, and Monster. Also, utilize your network to see what is going on in the industry. You can always do some freelance work to keep you to date while working on a project. You can also volunteer as well. u c
Finally, Practice your interview skills using the STAR method. This is just a structured way to respond to interview questions. In addition, be sure to send thank you cards.
Networking with individuals in your field of study. This included alumni organizations, attending job fairs, and other professionals to learn more about their career paths.
Using job boards are essential. This included LinkedIn, Indeed, and Monster. Also, utilize your network to see what is going on in the industry. You can always do some freelance work to keep you to date while working on a project. You can also volunteer as well. u c
Finally, Practice your interview skills using the STAR method. This is just a structured way to respond to interview questions. In addition, be sure to send thank you cards.
Sandeep Velaga
Senior software engineering
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Princeton, Texas
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Sandeep’s Answer
1. Build a Strong Resume
Your resume is like your introduction to employers.
Keep it Simple: List your skills, internships, or even class projects.
Highlight Achievements: Don’t just say, “I worked on a project.” Say what you achieved, like “Created a website that helped students track assignments.”
Check for Mistakes: No typos! It shows you're detail-oriented.
2. Use LinkedIn
Think of LinkedIn as Facebook for jobs.
Create a profile with a clear photo and list what you’re good at.
Connect with people in the field you're interested in. For example, if you want to work in tech, find professionals and see their career paths.
You can even message people for advice—they love helping students!
3. Where to Look for Jobs
Websites: Check LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor for job openings.
Special Sites for Tech: If you're into coding or tech, try Dice or Stack Overflow Jobs.
College Career Centers: They usually have job boards for recent grads.
4. Practice for Interviews
Research the Company: Know what they do and why you want to work there.
Common Questions: Practice answers to “Tell me about yourself” and “Why do you want this job?”
Be Ready to Share Stories: Employers love hearing examples, like how you solved a problem or worked on a team.
5. Keep Learning and Networking
Learn New Skills: Take free or cheap courses online (try websites like Coursera or Udemy).
Meet People: Go to career fairs or ask adults you know if they can connect you with someone in your field of interest.
6. Be Patient and Stay Positive
Finding a job takes time, so don’t get discouraged. Every application and interview is practice for the next one.
Your resume is like your introduction to employers.
Keep it Simple: List your skills, internships, or even class projects.
Highlight Achievements: Don’t just say, “I worked on a project.” Say what you achieved, like “Created a website that helped students track assignments.”
Check for Mistakes: No typos! It shows you're detail-oriented.
2. Use LinkedIn
Think of LinkedIn as Facebook for jobs.
Create a profile with a clear photo and list what you’re good at.
Connect with people in the field you're interested in. For example, if you want to work in tech, find professionals and see their career paths.
You can even message people for advice—they love helping students!
3. Where to Look for Jobs
Websites: Check LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor for job openings.
Special Sites for Tech: If you're into coding or tech, try Dice or Stack Overflow Jobs.
College Career Centers: They usually have job boards for recent grads.
4. Practice for Interviews
Research the Company: Know what they do and why you want to work there.
Common Questions: Practice answers to “Tell me about yourself” and “Why do you want this job?”
Be Ready to Share Stories: Employers love hearing examples, like how you solved a problem or worked on a team.
5. Keep Learning and Networking
Learn New Skills: Take free or cheap courses online (try websites like Coursera or Udemy).
Meet People: Go to career fairs or ask adults you know if they can connect you with someone in your field of interest.
6. Be Patient and Stay Positive
Finding a job takes time, so don’t get discouraged. Every application and interview is practice for the next one.