For new graduates the key challenge remains how to secure that first career related job. Full of guidance and tips on how to handle the complex field of job hunting, Kick Start Your Career can help navigate an ever changing job market and secure your chance at your desired career. It is a valuable investment in your future. It advises the reader on how to:
- stand out in job applications;
- use social media for job searching;
- create resumes and cover letters that stand out; and
- succeed at interviews.
It provides a practical, hands on, step-by-step approach. The Personal Plan via the Appendices helps to create a progressive individual strategy; it directs soon to be graduates towards achieving their career aspirations. This book will help graduates progressively builds up job hunting resources- skills, achievements, resume, cover letter and interview responses and turn this into a practical outcome- a new job.
eResources is a powerful extension of the book. It is an accompanying resource to provide access to digital resources, examples and templates. These can be downloaded in Word format to help you prepare resumes and other job search documents.
The aim of this book is to help young graduates navigate the job-hunting marketplace and succeed in getting their first career related job. It is a key companion to any student or recent graduate exploring the job market.