From the classroom to the boardroom:Job search tips for the recent graduate

Adecco USA is the nation’s leading provider of recruitment and workforce solutions. Adecco provides free temporary, contract and direct-hire staffing services to job seekers. To help you realize your goals, we offer career counseling, resume enhancement, interview preparation, skills training and advice about local job markets and workplace trends, as well as one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the industry.

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About us

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About our presenter

Liz Allen

• Director of Training & Development at Adecco Group North America

• 11th year with Adecco Group

• Trains Adecco recruiters how to find the best and brightest talent in the market!

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Now that you’ve graduated…

•Post-commencement speech

•College graduate survey results

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26%

29%

Wish theystarted theirjob search

earlier

Wish theynetworked

more

Pay close attention to your online profile.

•Think like a recruiter

•Clean up all social media profiles

•Check your profile regularly

•Google yourself – and comb through the results

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Learn how to properly network.

• Step outside the internet

• Career centers, alumni networks and associations

• The elevator pitch

• Strike a balance

• The little things

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Emphasize your potential on your resume.

• Limited job experience shouldn’t limit you

• Action-oriented resumes receive more attention

• Include internships and volunteer experience

• Focus on relevant skills

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Emphasize your potential on your resume.

• Personalize your resume, not just your cover letter

• Focus on key words

• Know what to leave out

• Don’t exaggerate

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Do your homework beforehand.

• Effort has an effect on outcome

• Research the company

• Meet with former and current employees

• Be ready to ask informed questions

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Your interview begins long before you sit down with the hiring manager.

• Career fairs

• Screening calls

• Be aware from the moment you walk in the door

• Be kind to the receptionist

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Be prepared to ask questions during the interview instead of just answering them.

• Show you’ve done your research

• When to ask

• Know which questions to ask

• Sample questions

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Consider alternative solutions if you can’t find your dream job right away.

• Examine your skill set and strengths

• Find the connection

• Internships and part-time jobs

• Volunteer

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Consider the benefits of temporary employment.

• Finding a lifestyle/values match

• Flexible schedule

• Try before you buy

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