Graduation is an important part of any student’s life but what lies after that might be even more significant in an individual’s life. Jobs that complements your academic background are few and far between now and students are finding it hard to bag a job that will suit them and their ambitions. It is even hard for freshers to get absorbed into the industry now owing to the fierce competition that is prevailing in the job market. As per various studies, the skill gap in India is increasing and this is making it even harder for industries to hire an ideal candidate that possess the right skill sets as well as for students who are under-skilled and are not able to attract the attention of prospective employers. The need of the hour for many graduate students who are about to enter or have just entered the job market is to make sure that you market yourself in such a way that it will help you to create a platform which you can leverage to stand out from the rest of the competition.

So, if you are a fresher that is facing the prospect of entering the job market, there are certain tips and tricks that will come in handy. Some of those tips are given as follows.

Getting placed into a company or even an industry of your liking is not an easy task and during the times that we are living in right now, it is crucial that you take every step possible to stand out from the rest and make sure that you are attracting the attention of prospective employers that you want to work for

1. The Importance of Creating a Network: Many of you might be waiting to get a job to start building a network of people working inside the industry. The fact of the matter is that, by the time you graduate; you should at least have started creating a network of individuals that can help you with your employment or guide you in the right direction. These networks shouldn’t be only for people in the industry, it can also have your peers, professors, or even alumni of your college that are better equipped with the knowledge about the workings of the industry. On some occasions, these people might even help you to get a heads up regarding the upcoming job openings in the industry and in some cases, they might even help you to get an exclusive interview with prospective employers.

2. Join clubs and Student-Run Organizations: In line with the above-mentioned point, being part of any clubs or societies that are run by students, you are getting insight into the various information regarding the industry. Also, owing to the fact that you are exposed to this information, you will be able to increase your knowledge base and be more prepared for your job interviews. Another added advantage of being part of these clubs and societies is the fact that you might even be able to understand and explore the various job opportunities that are open for you which you might be unaware of previously.

3. Multidisciplinary Training is Crucial: Employers are attracted towards versatility in the candidates and as time goes by it is less about marks that you have in your certificate and more about your ability to get things done. It will be even better for you if you hold multiple skill sets and knowledge in different areas. This will instantly help you to raise your profile in the eyes of a potential employer. So apart from going with the traditional methods of higher education, be creative during your time at college, try to take up small online programs that will not only look good on your resume but will help you to increase your area of knowledge and expand your horizons.

4. Recruitment Firms can be a Good Ally: Being connected with a recruitment firm will be of great help to a graduate especially in the initial days as a job seeker. One thing to keep in mind is that, there will be some recruitment firms that will be solely concentrating on specific industries. So, make sure that you choose the one that is working in the industry that you want to get employed.

Getting placed into a company or even an industry of your liking is not an easy task and during the times that we are living in right now, it is crucial that you take every step possible to stand out from the rest and make sure that you are attracting the attention of prospective employers that you want to work for.