Job Search
Which is the best time for a job search?
It's now, if you wondered. Usually, to find a job that fixes all your expectations, takes six months or up to a year through a job seeker at the starting point. Graduates usually wait until they finish their studies to go for a job search however, it is better to carry out this in advance. Professional interests, core values and financial status could give you a clue. Any time is the perfect time for an internship, part- time, seasonal or full-time job.
Our aim is to help you in this arduous task, so let’s start!
What is an internship?
Opportunities are everywhere you only have to find them, for example, there are internships at INGOs, companies, government organizations. While you are studying or in your holidays, there are many internship programmes which range from part-time to full-time positions. These internship programmes could be well-paid or not paid at all, however, keep in mind that the most important thing is to have you academic credits.
Advantages of an Internship:
- A true business experience.
- The opportunity to gain experience related to your profession.
- Your skills, self-confidence and professionalism will be improved.
- New business relations that will help you in your career path.
- All of your classroom experience will be applied and enriched.
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program
Work-Study, what does it mean?
This program was funded by the USA government in order to aid students with their costs of postsecondary education. It develops students’ skills, especially in business; meanwhile they are gaining some money to save up. Part-time jobs are available in educational facilities for qualified students, they can choose among over 3,000 work-study positions such as campus department and INGOs off campus.
Part-time positions
A part-time position is an invaluable experience because you will learn new communicative, professional and management skills. As well as an internship, this will develop your self-confidence and help you to find a better job, since you are getting business experience you will become a desirable applicant for recruiters.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO MAKE GOOD BUSINESS NETWORKS?
The business world has many aims for network:
- According to each profession, you can obtain valuable pieces of advice from your contacts, as well as information that leads you to make a good choice.
- There are approximately 85-90% hidden job offers in the market and your contacts can get you an interview, so what are you waiting for? Start making your own contact network.
A well-written cover letter and resume are a must
Cover letter
Enclose a cover letter to your resume because this will be your marketing tool. Present a well-written document instead of making a copy of your resume. Let them know your remarkable skills, experience and your interest in the position lastly do not forget to put your contact information and availability, and then you will have the chance of an interview.
- Address your letter to the person in charge of hiring; write his or her name if you know it. Use a formal language in your letters.
- Make sure your letter is free of grammatical and orthographic mistakes.
- Try to use action verbs because it is a warmer and enthusiastic way to express yourself.
- And finally, show them how your experience and knowledge can improve their organization.
Your Resume
It must always be addressed to a specific position in the organization. Ensure that you fill all qualifications and skills needed for the position asking for a copy of the job description.
- Contact information such as your address, telephone number, mail must be at the top of your resume examples.
- Recruiters usually look at your resume as if it were a picture of you, in other words, a resume represents you. Therefore, it is important to proofread your resume many times and ask someone to check it too. It should have no more than three pages and try to enumerate all your qualifications in chronological order starting from the latest.
- Try to make your resume as simple as possible by using specific examples in its structure.
- Frequently, companies related to online marketing use a software program to screen resumes. There are keywords in the job description, try to use them in both, your resume sample and cover letter in order to highlight your experience, qualifications and skills.
- Write an optimistic resume by using concise and positive action verbs in order to stand out your skills.
- Reference information must contain at least three contacts.
- Do not forget to enclose a cover letter too.
How to have a successful interview?
The person in charge of hiring or human resources manager is the one who usually guides a job interview. A job interview can be formal, informal, individual or group. If you are well-prepared you won’t be anxious and you will definitely have the opportunity to show recruiters what valuable you are for their organization.
- If you can, try to investigate which type of interview you are going to have.
- Constant practice is the key to success; therefore, if you have a career counselor or a friend, ask them to role play your future interview. Even if do not have anybody who can help you, practice in front of your mirror or record you in a video camera. The point is that you feel confident and less anxious or worried about the possible questions.
- Find out what are the most-frequently asked interview questions. You can practice answering them, if it’s possible write your answers so you won’t forget them.
- Asses your strengths and weaknesses in order to improve your self-confidence. Practice speaking quickly, loudly and softly. Pay attention to the ups and downs of your voice, in other words modulate it, because if you speak too softly or in a nervous manner, recruiter may get the wrong impression.
- The first impression always counts; therefore, go to your interview well groomed and tidy. Dress conservative clothes related to your professional field.
- Look for online information about the company before the interview.
- Keep some duplicates of your resume as well as your reference information.
- Arrive 10 to 15 minutes in advance.
- Greet the receptionist cordially, always show your professionalism.
- Ensure the interview results profitable for you and the recruiter. Research on the organization’s aims, why it is hiring new staff, if it will help you to develop your skills, and how frequently employers are promoted.
- Be grateful to the recruiter for his/her time.
- If you are not very lucky at job interviews, then try to look for a piece of professional advice.
- Keep going and be patient!
- Improve your resume anytime you can, role play your interviews with friends or by yourself.


