Isn't Job Hunting Fun? 4 tips + more

No I'm not crazy, and yes it's sarcasm. Trying to find a job as a new grad with limited experience is stressful. Now let's throw in being on a work permit and as a result being limited to only jobs in the field of your degree and having to find that job within a limited time frame. Your stress level is now multiplied by 1000. Having been in this position, I've found that I've had to give the same advice a number of times to new grads who are also international students. So instead of trusting my faulty brain each time, I figured that it was time to write everything down. This is not everything but it's a start.

1. Your Resume

• Use a professional email address - you know exactly what I mean so I need not drone on.
• Have a skills section that contains soft skills along with hard skills. This article on Indeed is one of many that explains the differences with examples.
• Try to keep the duties that you had under each job to 3 points. A resume that's too long is a bit much to read.

2. The Job Search

• The job may not seem like your dream job but you'll gain experience. Also, there may be an opportunity for upward mobility within the workplace so give it a chance. 
• Yes, yes I know about student debt and cost of living, so money matters. However, there are ways to make it work even if the salary isn't great - a roommate or part time online gigs are ideas to keep in mind.
• Research the company before the interview! Know what the company does, the job description, and how you are suited to the position.
• There are many job boards out there and I have listed these below. Use them all!

3. The Interview

• Be Early!
• Dress Well - Business Wear or Business Casual.
• Know the name(s) of the person(s) that you'll be meeting and their role(s).
• Have a few copies of your resume with you.
• Smile, breathe, and have a firm handshake.

4. Job Boards:

    These are just a few that I've used and there are many more out there. I'll update this post as I find more.

• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Glassdoor
• WayUp
• Tribaja
• Otta
• ZipRecruiter
• Simply Hired
• Dice
• Monster
• https://wellfound.com/
  

Other Resources:

https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/how-to-ace-interview

 Most of all, yeah you guessed it - NEVER GIVE UP!

References:

Top 10 Skills to Put on Your Resume (with Examples). https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/best-resume-skills.

MacKenzie, Keith. “19 Steps to Ace Any Job Interview and Stand Out.” Recruiting Resources: How to Recruit and Hire Better, 16 Sept. 2022, https://resources.workable.com/tutorial/how-to-ace-interview.

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