There are many approaches you can take to get your very first permanent job.

The common methods are:-

1) E-RECRUITMENT

There are a number of job boards nowadays; It is certainly good that you post your availability on the world wide web for potential employers to reach you. Remember, the resume and covering letter you use should contain major key words (nouns instead of adjectives) for the search engine to find you.

2) RESPONSE TO RECRUITMENT ADVERTISEMENTS

When you are responding to recruitment advertisements, be prepared for intense competition from your peers who have also just graduated. You need to travel that extra mile to get yourself stand out from the rest. Your cover letter and resume should be faultless and interesting enough to catch attention from the employers.

3) WRITE-IN DIRECTLY TO COMPANIES

Be very pro-active in your job search. If you wish to join a particular company, feel free to write in & register your interest. It is hard for company just to throw away your application. If there is no vacancy, most company will just file them first & activate them when suitable vacancies arise.

4) RECOMMENDATION

It's ok to inform your friends or relatives that you have graduated and you would appreciate their help to recommend you a job if they know of any vacancy. Some jobs got snatched up through employees words of mouth or recommendation.

5) APPROACH EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Another effective way of finding your first job is to register yourself with good agencies. Explain clearly to the Recruitment Consultant the kind of jobs you are looking for so that the matching can be fruitful and effective.

6) GET A TEMP JOB AND KNOW THE ORGANIZATION

If there is a temp job available with a reputable company, it is certainly a good ideal to temp for a short period first. By being in a particular organization, you can have accessed to jobs available there. Make yourself known to the hiring manager so that he can bear you in mind for possible openings.

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