Networking your way
a graduate's guide
You've just finished a long stint
at university and it's finally time
to turn your knowledge and
skills into a well paid career.
You need to stand out from the pack and make "And don't forget your CV."
sure that the employers have no choice but to let
you get your foot in the door. Don't be fooled into thinking that once the research
is done that you are home and dry. When you talk
One of the most effective ways is networking. By to employers you have to leave them with a lasting
making yourself known to employers you not only impression.
enhance job prospects but you may even get a job
through word of mouth alone. Our expert says: "At the fair be polite and
courteous and ask questions based on your
But how do you make sure employers have you in findings. Research is the key to strong open-ended
mind when they think about recruiting? questions.
Our expert will guide you through the best way to "Look interested and make sure you pick up leaflets
make a good impression, ask the right questions ab-out the company. Don't forget to leave a copy of
and build an impressive array of contacts. your CV with your up-to-date contact details on it."
Our expert says: "There are three areas of Even after the event there are various ways to
networking; job fairs, socialising and cold calling make sure you build a lasting rapport with your
and the key to each one is the three p's: potential employer.
preparation, patience and persistence."
Our expert says: "Once the fair is over follow up
Graduate Job fairs
your interest by phone or via email and then the
employer won't forget you.
Job fairs are the starting point for any would-be
networkers to meet recruiters face-to-face and
"Be persistent but also be patient. You won't get a
create opportunities. Therefore it is important to
job right away"
make a good first impression.
Socialising
Our expert says: "Do your research before you go.
Find out which fair you want to go to, which firms Socialising can be used in two ways: As a primary
are there and what they do. step that can be used to turn family and friends
into potential colleagues, or as a secondary step to
"To make a good first impression jeans and trainers help turn potential employers, you have already
are out of the question, so dress in your interview met, into friends that can forward you to important
clothes. positions.
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