Are you a fresh graduate who’s looking to enter the workforce? Feeling slightly lost? Not to worry! We will be sharing some useful tips for first-time job seekers with you today.
The job hunting process is as daunting as it can ever be. With many economies having taken a hit globally, finding a job in this day and age has become even trickier. Well, on the bright side, it’s not impossible! And that’s all we need – some leeway to squeeze ourselves into the competition.
In this article, we’ll be exploring 3 of the best tips for first-time job seekers to land that job opportunity you’ve been eyeing!
As always, check the rules and regulations detailed on the MOM webpage to be sure that you are abiding by the law when working in Singapore. If ever in doubt, contact them either through an email or phone enquiry to ask your questions.
If everything is looking good, let’s jump right into it!
Tip 1: Know, learn and assess yourself
The very first of the top 3 tips for first-time job seekers. It all lies in knowing, learning and assessing yourself.
In order to find some of the best job opportunities out there and then to lock in that one job position you so badly want, you’ll have to know what it takes!
Many fresh graduates and first-time job seekers tend to underestimate themselves. They assume that the part-time work or internship experiences don’t really add up to much. Well, you couldn’t be more wrong!
Employers of the modern day wants to know that you can handle the work you’re being given. And if you have any prior work experience that proves you can handle the task, showcase it!
Share more about how that part-time work opportunity allowed you to pick up the soft and hard skills you think this job calls for! Identify your personal strengths and weaknesses. Play them to your advantage during interviews too!
In cases where you know a certain weakness can pose a problem, learn to vocalise your concerns and step back from the opportunity if it doesn’t call out to you.
That’s the first tip to get started on your job search!
Tip 2: Be honest with yourself and others
Honesty is pertinent when it comes to job hunting. Integrity is not only required when speaking with your potential employers, but also with yourself!
After all, this is going to affect the decisions you make as you embark your career journey. Prior to officially joining the workforce, it is important for you to ensure that you remain true to yourself.
Be honest with yourself about your passion. And if you haven’t identified it, be open to the possibility that you may end up finding this experience revealing of the fact!
Be true to yourself when it comes to choosing between two factors too! Say, the elements of salary and passion are brought to the table.
Perhaps, you are given the opportunity to work a job that allows you to follow your passion. Alongside that opportunity, you’ve also been presented with a job position that pays you a lot more, but doesn’t speak to you with much passion.
Which will you choose? It depends, of course! Be honest with yourself and identify your own needs/priorities before making the decisions.
That’s our second useful tip for first-time job seekers!
Tip 3: Keep an open mind to explore your options
First-time job seekers will soon realise the myriad of job options that are available to them. There are so many industries and work sectors out there. Don’t end up short-changing yourself!
It is crucial that individuals like yourself keep an open mind to explore your options. Each interview presents you with the opportunity to network and expand your connections.
Tap on your contact points to find out what may be waiting for you out there! Stay flexible and discard your cookie-cut job role expectations.
Things are always changing out there and you may find out that maybe, you’d like a remote working opportunity above all else.
After all, your career journey is only beginning! 😉
And that’s 3 useful tips for first-time job seekers to help lock in that ideal job position! If you have been wondering how to navigate the job hunting process, we hope this article is of help to you!
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If you’d like to take a look at some of the other available part-time jobs, visit GrabJobs to lock in a position now!
