Several hundred thousand graduates leave university each year whilst some take the opportunity to travel before entering the world of work the priority, for the vast majority, is to enter their chosen field as quickly as possible.
Bearing in mind the current economic state-high unemployment combined an increasing amount of graduates' competition for jobs, places on graduate schemes and the like, has never been so fierce. As such, to tip the scales of success in their favour, it is imperative that steps are taken to secure a head start over the competition.
Lets look at the three areas that, with the correct approach can give a serious advantage over your rivals.
1. Get the best possible classification of degree that you are able.
2. Gain experience and develop transferable skills that employers are looking for.
3. Prepare properly for the application and assessment process and make sure that you have the ability to deliver what a prospective employer is looking for.
Getting the best possible classification of degree
This is self-explanatory; a candidate with a higher classification will automatically stand out from those with a lesser grade. That said the right interpersonal skills and qualities are also vital to an employer and so selling yourself and your individual qualities during the assessment process can give you the edge over a better qualified candidate.
Gain experience and develop transferable skills that employers are looking for.
Each university will have a careers service staffed with specialist advisers whose role is to offer expert help and guidance, it