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How can a fresh graduate stand out?
How to stand out as a graduate
- Always be commercially aware. It’s easy to get so engrossed by what you’re doing at university and miss things in the world around you.
- Network.
- Have an online presence.
- Get creative with applications.
- Be passionate.
What fresh graduates should know?
5 Things Every Fresh Graduate Should Know
- Experience is king.
- Being money driven will destroy everything for you.
- First impressions really do last.
- Office politics exist.
- Social media will be the end of you.
How can a fresh graduate add value to a company?
Members of Forbes Human Resources Council discuss what recent graduates can do to stand out to companies.
- Show You’re A Hungry Learner.
- Wow Them With The Experience You Gained In School.
- Get Involved And Contribute.
- Show And Tell.
- Embrace The Unknown.
- Focus On The Learning Opportunity.
- Demonstrate Humbled Confidence.
Why is it so hard for fresh graduates to get hired?
The employers were asked why it was hard for fresh graduates to get hired, the top cited reason by 68\% of respondents was, fresh graduates ask for unrealistic salaries and benefits.
Are businesses struggling to find savvy graduates?
(Credit: Alamy) As the job market gradually improves, businesses say they aren’t finding enough savvy graduates who can start contributing from day one on the job.
What can fresh graduates bring to the corporate environment?
While most fresh graduates have gone through internship experiences, they have yet to be fully instilled into the corporate environment. Fresh minds can bring a new perspective to your organization. Most universities emphasize the importance of innovation, which these graduates bring to the table.
What can a fresh graduate do for your business?
Fresh minds can bring a new perspective to your organization. Most universities emphasize the importance of innovation, which these graduates bring to the table. Fresh grads provide an external perspective and will more often than not be able to identify problems that current, more experienced staff might not notice.