How To Get A Job

[WatChe]

Having many work experience filled on your CV doesn't guaranteed to have a job in most place, most time it could be that someone was fired due to their poor performance and when they get hired at their new jobs and they weren't to do well they could still get fired. At least I have worked with few construction company, what they look is your ability to deliver the job within the stipulate time frame you were given the job. Speed and accuracy matters a lot. When there is no excellent touch in what you do or not applying professionalism then there are possibility that you would get fired when there is redundancy in the company probably they don't feel your input anymore.

There are different phases of getting a job. A good CV can help you in getting shortlisted for interview and in interview you have to impress the interviewer with your experience and knowledge. Not many employers hire people just by looking at their CVs. Once you are selected for job you have to give your best to not only secure your job but also excel in your organisation. No employer will tolerate a worker that is not giving the desired output for which he is hired.    

[LastKiss]

What you are talking about depends on your country,  because in a country like Nigeria your excellent CV and wonderful grades is not even enough to get you are job. There are a lot graduates out there with good grades and wonderful CV that are still in the unemployment market. I think what's works for graduates in Nigeria is your connections, I am not saying that some people don't get the job on merit, but it's really difficult and I don't think the problem is just the CV. Sometimes you see a job opening and I will tell you for free that they have already selected those they want to employ, so the opening is just for formality.

Connections are very important nowadays because they can easily open more opportunities for us. However, it still depends on us whether we choose to take those opportunities or not. If a company is really looking for a competent employee, then an excellent CV and good grades will definitely be useful. Imagine a company that aim to improve and continue developing, but the company waste its resources by hiring an incompetent person because he/she is a friend. Having good grades and a strong CV is essential for gaining more opportunities and combining them with good connections can provide even better job prospects.

[puloweh555]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

When you're in college your mindset must change. College isn't about finding a job but about gaining knowledge. With this mindset once you've earned your degree you won't be too concerned about finding a job because you went to college to gain knowledge, skills, and insight.

So, you need to understand that college is important, but success in the professional world depends more on your own effort, skills, and experience. College may only open doors but you're the one who has to fight to get in. What I mean is in this world of rapidly advancing technology, there are many ways to make money. So, you need to be smart about identifying opportunities and not relying on jobs offered by the government or companies.

[Bluedrem]

There are different phases of getting a job. A good CV can help you in getting shortlisted for interview and in interview you have to impress the interviewer with your experience and knowledge. Not many employers hire people just by looking at their CVs. Once you are selected for job you have to give your best to not only secure your job but also excel in your organisation. No employer will tolerate a worker that is not giving the desired output for which he is hired.    

Yes, a good CV highlights a person's personality as well as his skills and creativity. Along with that, the importance of communication is immense for getting job sources. The more people you have in contact with, the more job offers you will have. Because the more people you get to know, the more people will know about you. And some of the people who know about you are working in different sectors. It may seem that they need a job in those sectors, they will remember you and your priority will be the highest in getting a job there. Because a recruiting officer does not want to judge a person only through CV. If he has a preconceived idea about a person, then a negative impression will be created towards him, besides a beautiful CV will play an important role in getting a job.

[Davidvictorson]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

If you have a skill, you don't need a job. Job offers will practically be looking for you, especially when you are very good at your skill. I learned this very late but I am trying to catch up now. This is what I advice those undergraduates in colleges to focus on building at least one skill while they in are in school. The thing is that skills build on one another. And having a skill is one of the truest and surest paths to financial and economic freedom.

[Localhostspeed]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

I beg to differ with some of the things said, there are some jobs that required big places. For example, a civil engineer can't do a solo work or be alone practioner, you need to be under a company to develop your skills, don't tell me to supervise a small project because even small projects comes from company, you need to be higher by a company before you can do anything you want, there are many jobs that required firm before you can do very well.

I prefer as a graduate, don't depend on your certificate. Developed into other skills you can find yourself, I have seen a civil engineer become a programmer and secured their first job through gigs and more jobs came through recommendations from their other gigs. Some people are doing web development, some prefer to do photo editor and video graphics, some people are into full time crypto and forex. Just choose one skill and develop your self in it.

[Popkon6]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

I don't know which country you are talking about, but in my country the unemployment rate is high. So many people with a bachelor's degree are unemployed due to lack of jobs, the government does not take any steps to eliminate their unemployment. Because it is natural that in a country where there is corruption, the unemployment rate will be high, but to eliminate unemployment, you have to take steps yourself and work according to your own strategy, this will be the responsibility of every youth.
But people with a bachelor's degree are definitely wise, if they build a business with their own hands, then they will benefit the most and they can play a role in eliminating unemployment.

[barbara44]

Honestly, even the amount of experience will not matter these days as what matters mostly is the connection you have with the owner of the company, or the heads or executives as they can put you a good word to the business owner, and make you as their top priority, thus neglecting those who are more suitable and capable to the job description. Its either you find ways for it, or just wait for your spot, but that would take months or even a year before you'll be noticed and get hired.

This must be the reason on why I rarely get a call back, despite submitting tons of resumes on different companies. There are still some that I get a call back and I think some doesn't really take time but the only problem is that I don't have enough money to accumulate the requirements that they needed.

There are some that I am lucky that I know some people working on this one company, resulting for me and my cuz to get hired immediately and the best part is that we don't need to process any requirements anymore. After I end my contract their, I am thankful for bitcoin and this forum because It gives me a chance to earn bitcoins or money here and there is also no requirements or special connection/backers needed here.

[Mame89]

Honestly, even the amount of experience will not matter these days as what matters mostly is the connection you have with the owner of the company, or the heads or executives as they can put you a good word to the business owner, and make you as their top priority, thus neglecting those who are more suitable and capable to the job description. Its either you find ways for it, or just wait for your spot, but that would take months or even a year before you'll be noticed and get hired.

Nowadays having connections is paramount as this makes it easier for people to find work. It's safe to say that almost all jobs are obtained through connections. This is why building relationships and gaining experience while still in college is crucial to facilitate employment after graduation. College isn't just about getting a degree and then applying for jobs it's about gaining connections, gaining knowledge, and gaining insight.

Connections are crucial. Sometimes even without experience or a degree you can find work if you have connections with companies you choose. But what's certain is that in this era of increasingly advanced technology finding work requires adapting to the times and continuously honing your skills, as this is what makes it easier to find work.

[Jatiluhung]

There are different phases of getting a job. A good CV can help you in getting shortlisted for interview and in interview you have to impress the interviewer with your experience and knowledge. Not many employers hire people just by looking at their CVs. Once you are selected for job you have to give your best to not only secure your job but also excel in your organisation. No employer will tolerate a worker that is not giving the desired output for which he is hired.    

Right. And aking a very good first impression is also very important. And our answers during the interview session are also something that is actually given a lot of consideration. Appearance, body language, and how we answer questions are equally important. Having extensive experience can be an advantage, but for those who are new to the workforce, we must be creative in other areas. Especially during the interview. The first impression is something we must maximize. This is based solely on my past experience. Although the real challenge actually comes when we have already been accepted into the job.

[slapper]

Right so everyone knows experience is important. That's not new information.

The question is what do you actually do when every entry level job wants three years experience. Which is not an entry-level, by the way. That's just a normal job they want to under-pay for.

Saying "get part-time work while studying" as though that's universally accessible is kind of wild? Some people are supporting families. Some people have situations that do not allow for CV to be optimized. Acting as if it is all about effort ignores reality.

Companies decided their training of employees was too costly so they shifted that cost onto workers. Now they want people to present fully formed and experienced. But they're not willing to pay for the experience level.

So graduates aren't unemployable. The hiring model is just dysfunctional and nobody wants to admit it.

[Nuel0717]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

Honestly, I rushed into this topic after seeing the title. It caught my attention but it wasn’t exactly what I expected, and it doesn’t apply everywhere.

Education definitely matters and helps build knowledge and skills, so I get what you’re saying about degrees and CV's. But in Nigeria, the system is tougher, a degree or CV alone won’t always take you far. Money and real skills matter more, Part-time jobs help but only if they give you something you can actually use.

At the end of the day, what counts is having skills that carry you even when the CV doesn’t.

[icebar]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

Not as a job seeker, if you are the owner of a company, then who will you hire in your company? Yes, the person who has an academic degree and some experience will usually be given the job. That is why only academic certificates have no value if there is no experience. An apprentice should remember that it is not possible to get a job just by completing graduation.

In countries where the number of unemployed is high, the situation is even worse, even if you have experience, it is difficult to get a job. You should definitely make yourself extraordinary. By doing this, it will be much easier to set yourself up anywhere. It should be remembered that in a place where there is a lot of competition, if you cannot make yourself different from others, it will be difficult to get a job. Academic education is just one qualification for applying for a job.

[HyperCodexV]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

Having a degree is not as special as it used to be because it doesn’t guarantee a job anymore. These days, employers are seeking for graudautes with practical skills and some bit of experience. That's why it is always advisable to enroll into some part time work or internships so it can make a CV strongand rich because they show initiative, responsibility and transferable skills one you go hunting for a job.

[8rch7]

Nowadays having connections is paramount as this makes it easier for people to find work. It's safe to say that almost all jobs are obtained through connections. This is why building relationships and gaining experience while still in college is crucial to facilitate employment after graduation. College isn't just about getting a degree and then applying for jobs it's about gaining connections, gaining knowledge, and gaining insight.

Connections are crucial. Sometimes even without experience or a degree you can find work if you have connections with companies you choose. But what's certain is that in this era of increasingly advanced technology finding work requires adapting to the times and continuously honing your skills, as this is what makes it easier to find work.

You have connection easily to get job but without connection almost difficult will acceptable in any companies for nowadays, in my environment have been normally nowadays having connection make all easily exactly looking for a job. No problem with lower skill do you have during have connection in that company easily acceptable. Connection make everything easily for some one getting job although has lower skill, come from not really popular college and have lower valuable but still priority for accepting at any company than someone else with top knowledge just low connection in any company.
Acceptable or not for nowadays many unfair happening how to get job, how smart your are without connection get difficult for accepting in any company and you must start from lower level division.

[Hypnotizer]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

Penetrating the workforce mean you’re unique, they’re are lots of people with same degree as yours and they are also looking for jobs, the only thing that will help you get into the workforce is your uniqueness or connections and since the workforce wouldn’t be able to accommodate all of the graduates the unique ones get the jobs available.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

Not really, in some part of the world it might be that way but not over here..you get a job by connection and since they’re lots of skilled graduates with the connections to have a job, the other party without connection kinda finds it hard to get a job and that why there is lot of unemployment but some wise graduates don’t wait for job nowadays they build them..entrepreneurship, business and remote jobs.

[colinistheman]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

Having a degree is not as special as it used to be because it doesn’t guarantee a job anymore. These days, employers are seeking for graudautes with practical skills and some bit of experience. That's why it is always advisable to enroll into some part time work or internships so it can make a CV strongand rich because they show initiative, responsibility and transferable skills one you go hunting for a job.

Degree have never lost their importance. Most companies still require them, and only a few jobs in certain field do not place as much emphasis on degrees
Degrees are still very important, it is just that the job market is becoming increasingly competitive. Beyond qualification, most employers today require additional skill and experience. Meanwhile, many student are unaware of this and naively believe that simply having a degree is enough. That is why millions of student face unemployment after graduation.

[Sulegzy39]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

I understand you more and I agree with you totally, most job are giving by connections now you will someone with degree or masters will still suffering for a job, and most of rich mens children's they are slot is there already after then finish there education they will not suffer like a poor people some people are supporting families. Some people have situations that do not aloud CV to be optimized.

It’s safe to say that almost all jobs are obtained through connections. This is why Bulding gaining experience while still in college is crucial to facilitate employment after graduation.the other part without connections kind find it hard to get a job and that why there is unemployment.and some job are giving without experience most academic certificate have no value because there’s no experience.

[Synchronice]

I noticed a lot of graduates finding it hard to find a job even after some time of graduation. They now have degrees but they can't seem to penetrate the workforce. It is not just about what you finished. A bachelor's degree is simply a title to show that you have some adequate knowledge and to some extent training in that particular field but what most graduates lack is experience. Students who were able to get part-time jobs even while studying have a more well rounded CV. Even if the part-time job is not exactly aligned with what you studied, you can still highlight the skills that you can use for the job you are applying for.

An impressive and a well rounded resume will get you a job.

Students, who were working part-time jobs while studying, don't have a valuable experience and there isn't much difference between them and those who haven't worked because just ask yourself, where do these students work part-time? Usually, it's McDonalds, Delivery and hotel. These are the jobs that anyone can do without an experience and they don't bring any value to the profession which students finish.
Today, the problem is that you either have to have good connections to land a job and then gain an experience to find better jobs or you have to be a very good looking, hot girl who isn't shy and is willing to do some nasty stuff. There is a third option, fake it. Fake experience, lie on your resume and you might luckily land a job. Welcome to the real world!

[demonica]

I think, it's either they don't fit the employers' standards or they're the ones who finds it hard to find a job that fits their standard.

I believe it isn't really that hard to be accepted as a fresh grad. A lot of companies are hiring fresh graduates for a minimum pay to save some salary expenses. But nowadays, the younger generation are picky when it comes to the job offer they'll accept. Salary, working environment, work and home distance, etc. A lot of things are need to be considered when accepting a job offer. But companies tend to offer small salary for fresh grads given that they don't have experience yet. However, with the current economy and inflation rate, minimum salary isn't really enough. If I were a fresh grad too, I'd be picky with the job I'll take. If you have a degree, you can easily find a job, but that's if you're willing to accept even the bare offer.