Tips for finding a job for college students in the United States
At present, college students studying in the United States are preparing to return to the classroom, and the newly graduated college students are actively working - many of them have been preparing for several years before graduation. As far as I know, the US job market is increasingly competitive and full of challenges. It is not so easy to find a satisfactory job.
However, a few days ago, a friend sent an e-mail from the other side of the ocean, telling me that American college graduates are looking for tips and information for their work. Yimei said that the good news from the 2005 graduates is that 75% of graduates will be hired within six months of graduation.
Ms. Andrea Conchi, who works for the National Association of Colleges and Employers, said: "This year's job market looks better than the past four or five years." The National University and Employers Association is a non-profit organization that serves as a link. A bridge between the campus and the work unit. She said that their employer members are looking for graduates majoring in certain majors.
How to get started
1. Mind Setting
As the saying goes, everything is difficult at the beginning, so you must have a determined determination from the beginning. Every business school will definitely have its own CAREER CENTER, so they will help you get started. The school will also hold various lectures to let you know the way and steps to find a job in the United States, so don't worry about how to enter the state.
2. Resume is the KEY
The first thing you need is RESUME! My resume is the version at the time of applying for the school, but it is definitely not good for finding a job, so I have to modify it. CAREER CENTER will naturally help you, but of course you have to enrich yourself with the content. The resume is divided into three parts: one is academic qualifications, the other is work and internship experience, and is also the most important part. The third is other, such as your language, computer, and so on. Work experience must be written the most, because this is the most valued American. Top investment banks and well-known big companies need to be close to perfect scores and the elites of the few good schools in the world, so work experience is especially important for us. I have probably changed my resume for 30 times. Remember RESUME can only have one page!
3. Cover Letter Matters
Next is COVER LETTER! This thing is a description, that is, your chance to show yourself. COVER LETTER can be different for everyone and everyone, but be sure to have a recipient (who is you writing to), if TITLE only writes dear sir/madam, then 90% Maybe your COVER LETTER will be thrown away directly. In terms of content, you must fully show you to hr under the premise of the job description and requirements. Through three aspects: First, why are you interested? The most important thing for Americans is your interest and background, so you don't let the interviewer believe that you want to get a job, you can't get a job. Second, why do you think you are qualified for this job? The third is why the company wants to choose you? COVER LETTER can only have one page, so it is just as important as RESUME. Of course, some companies only require RESUME, but this does not mean that it is not important.
What to do next?
1. Actively participate in the Career Fair
In American universities, there are usually at least two large job fairs (Career/Job Fair) in one year, one each in spring and autumn. Moreover, the school will attach great importance to the organization of the Career Fair. There will be many companies coming to release recruitment information and communicate with students. After all, the reputation of the school will ultimately depend on the employment rate. Companies in the Career Fair can be roughly divided into two categories: National and local. National is a national company, usually some large companies that recruit people from all over the country; Local belongs to local companies, compared to mostly small businesses, with only local office addresses.
Actively participating in the Career Fair on campus can not only master a lot of first-hand recruitment information, but also communicate with the HR of each company to establish more personal connections and lay more possibilities for your future job search. Usually before the Career Fair, most schools will post information about each recruitment company on the official website of the school. You can check the company information in advance on the official website. If you see a company that you are interested in, you can directly contact these during the Career Fair. Company communication.
2. Sign up for LinkedIn and make the most of your resources
LinkedIn, the world's largest professional social networking site, is a social network for business customers, designed to allow registered users to maintain the contacts they know and trust in their business contacts, commonly known as "personal connections." The user can invite people he knows to become a "connections" circle. The number of users has now reached 200 million, with an average member joining every second. Good connections are equal to good job opportunities, and they are also building influence in credibility and interpersonal relationships in the workplace.
In addition to using LinkedIn to expand their network, this social networking site has one bright spot, that is, there will be a lot of headhunting companies. When you register your LinkedIn account and fill out your personal information, many headhunting companies will find you by keyword or key information screening, and then contact you. This feeling is like "people sitting at home, opportunities come from heaven." Of course, it is important to pay attention to the fact that in order to attract companies with your professional expertise to take the initiative to find you, you must take personal information when filling out personal information, provide more specific content, and reflect your own advantages, this will help Search the system to find you faster and more accurately for your company.
3. Use the job search website to search resources
With the development of network technology, more and more information can be searched and viewed through the network. Many job seekers will find a variety of job postings by entering a "job job" in the search engine. Of course, there are many professional job sites, such as Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, and so on. These sites cover a very comprehensive job search information, and are also very convenient for job seekers to conduct specific job searches, which can quickly and accurately screen job information that matches the job seeker's intention.
These job search sites are also very suitable for students. Usually when you register these websites, you will fill in your personal information and submit your resume, or the website can automatically generate a resume for you based on the information you have filled. In the subsequent application, the system will automatically send you resumes based on the information you submitted before, without having to submit again, saving time and effort. Even if you are a hundred companies in students, you only need to submit your personal information and resume.
