The brink of success

Pull yourself out of the rut and keep your graduate blues at bay. Cross over the bridge and start your walk on this bumpy-career-path.

           

          You are a fresh graduate happily walk home with an honors certificate on your left while waving to bid your old school times on your right. This ultimate feeling of graduating from college/university is totally different from secondary, primary or fun-learning centre. As a high-spirited fresh soul who is new to the labor market you are feeling exhilarated yet anxious, insecure and lost. Worrying about getting a job? Fret not, as there are plenty of job hunting sites & ways to assist eager applicants like you. Below are the 8 ways of helping you to get a job.


1. Spread the word to everyone.

      Tell your families, relatives, friends, neighbors, colleagues, employers or anyone you know that you're seeking for a job! A freshly made cookie from the oven is ready to serve! Make sure your message is delivered to those who are hiring, not your competitors.

2. Career Fair

     Visit any job fairs in the city to look up for opportunities. Spruce up yourself with a formal look and pay a visit to each booth as there might be employers looking for talented, bright and young people like you. Collect information and do research on the company that you're interested in before you meet them upfront. 

     While fully immersing yourself with this bustling atmosphere where everyone is hungry for a job, remember to flaunt your resume to attract top companies, both local and international, from the career fair.

3. Scour through the Big Job Sites

     You don't need to go out and knock on every door, there are numerous websites available just by a click away. To name a few, Jobs DB Malaysia, Job Street Malaysia, Monster Malaysia, My Star Job or Jen Jobs. Visit these websites daily to keep you informed with their latest updates. They offer all kinds of jobs like freelance, part time and full time jobs. They cater to all your needs and preferences.

4. Sign up as a Member

     Register yourself in any career community and be a part of them. Always be actively involved and join their events and activities like job search/job readiness activities, career talks, seminars or classes, personnel agencies, college alumni, career centre, or job clubs. 

     Online services like LinkedIn or Branchout are always the best platforms to interact and they also work as a hub for employers to search for employees and job seekers. You can always find business or job opportunities through these sites while expanding your working network. So, make sure you feed the hungry employers with your truly scrumptious resume there.

5. Approach your desired company

     You can always buzz them by a phone call, email or pay them your first visit. It is recommended to give a call to the company you are interested in beforehand and request for an appointment. Otherwise, your sudden presence in the company might not be entertained.      

     The better way to approach the particular company is to call up and ask if they have any available positions or job openings. Mind your tone and language when conversing with the personnel or you might screw up on your first impression.

6. Buy a community paper.

     Get yourself a newspaper and flick to classifieds section. Look through it one by one to see if there is any position that fits you. By doing this, you will be able to get to know company names and categorize them. You can always put tick/checks down on the teeny job column like what past generations did in the old days.

7. Talk to your professor!

     Be grateful and always remember who your lecturers or professors were during your college/university years. They are specialists and career experts in their field. Contact them now and let them know your concern! They will not be reluctant to greet you with their fruitful experiences, practical suggestions, job recommendations or relevant tips on the current job market. Who knows if they can help you with a good post or a job offer.

8. Be a volunteer.

     To you, work without pay is absolutely unacceptable. Fear not, it might be one of the best ways of exposure for you. Hard work never kills. Be a volunteer in the workplace of your interest and enrich your skills & experience at the mean time.

     Pick any of the ways above to assist you in getting your dream job. Fill your mind with brimming confidence, determination and be ready to conquer! Start the engine and let the heart drive you to your road of success. Threshold to working days are awaiting you, feel free to explore them today!