Nowadays, online resources make it much easier for college graduates to search for jobs and start working on a career that will enable them to achieve their dreams in life. The world wide web gives easy and convenient access to various job search sites and online career advices. With the technology we have today, it is much more easy and quick to get hired and paid. By just entering keywords in search engines, you are being exposed to hundreds and thousands of possible employers and with just a click of a button, you are on your way to getting the job you desire.

But even with all the information that can be obtained online, some college students still find it hard to begin a career after graduation. Several factors can contribute to this but the major reason why some still find it hard is because they don not know where to begin. If you are a college graduate seeking for a job, then you have probably asked yourself these questions - What do I want to do for a living?What type of company do I want to work for? Am I willing to relocate?

Tough questions? Perhaps. But as they say: The sky's the limit when it comes to searching for careers after graduation. Think about how broad your options are just by visualizing the places to find your first job. There is no other way to start building your career but by make a first impression through writing a perfect resume. Here are some tips on how to write your own resume:

* Before writing your resume, you have to take into consideration the type of job you are applying for. Think of specific keywords that your employer might search in your resume. Some general keywords you can include are:


- Ability to (uphold, delegate, supervise, etc.),

- Analytical ability, - Detail oriented, - Problem solving skills,

- Results oriented, - Communication skills, - Team leader, etc.

* Do the following on your resume:


- Create a positive first impression. Showcase your communication skills and make sure your resume is easy to read. You won't have another chance to impress the employer some other time so better do it right the first time.

- Tell who you are. Inform the reader your most prominent qualifications and why they should hire you for the job. There's no need to lie though. Most employers prefer an honest resume to avoid having impossible expectations.

- Describe what you have learned. If you have no work experience or just a fresh grad, it is best to highlight courses and projects applicable for the job you are applying for.

- List your accomplishments. Do not be modest at this point. Show your employer the achievements and awards you have acquired in the past and list them down accordingly.

* After writing your resume make sure to:

- Adjust and edit as needed

- Print out the resume and see how it would look to your employer

- Bring your resume whenever applying for a job

After writing your resume, do not limit yourself to just one job application. Give yourself options. It's a big wide world and there are a lot of places to start your career. UK, for one, offers a lot of opportunities for fresh graduate student to begin their career. Choosing the right place and the right people to work with at the beginning of your career will decrease the chances of regrets later in your life. It is quite vital that you start right so all ends well.

Whether it be Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Industrial and Engineering, Banking and Finance, Technology or any other sector, UK graduate jobs prove to be the best starting point of one's career. Taking into consideration the fact that fresh grads still don't have any job experiences, UK offers many college graduates with the best job postings from top employers. Why settle for unpaid experiences when you can get hired and paid by top employers, adding up work experience as you travel down the road of your chosen career?

What ever sector you choose for UK graduate jobs; from graduate sales jobs, graduate jobs in retail, graduate management jobs, graduate consultancy jobs or graduate leisure and travel jobs, you got to choose the ultimate resource for discovering your future. It is important that your resource puts priority on providing fresh grads the necessary knowledge there is to know about getting the right job by doing the right thing.

In your quest for the ultimate and perfect job, always remember that the world offers much more and there is no need to worry. As long as you have the determination and motivation to push yourself to achieve your dreams, you will surely succeed in finding the right career.

Faith Marie Melendres, RN :
Iligan City, Philippines


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At my son's birthday party last week, the entertainment consisted of making stuffed animals.

They had a choice of making a monkey, a bear, a puppy, a lamb, or... a unicorn. The adult in charge held up each animal in turn and asked who wanted to make that critter.

The unicorn was last. When he held it up, several little girls raised their hands so enthusiastically that they almost levitated off the seat. The looks on their faces was priceless; they were so excited, it might as well have been their birthday.

That's how you want the reader of your resume to be when they read about you!

It's a sad fact, but 99 percent of resumes stink. The good ones are rare and elusive - just like a unicorn.

The best way to make your resume stand out is to know your own strengths and talents:

1. What are you really good at?

Your greatest success is going to come from using your natural talents and personality on the job, so it's vital to convey them on your resume.

When was the first time, in your life, you received praise for doing something well?

What activities do you like to do, that also produce results you're proud of?

When you start a new project, what parts do you look forward to?

2. When did you use these strengths and talents on the job?

Now think of a time when you demonstrated that on the job. Make it real with numbers - of dollars, customers, or dates.

"Top salesman with $1,000,000 in gross sales"

"Able to analyze 8 gigabyte log files and determine root cause of errors"

3. Highlight these strengths in your resume.

Add the success stories to your resume, then determine which accomplishments (two or three maximum) you're most proud of. Take these accomplishments and mention them in your Summary Section. (They'll be in two places: the Summary Section and in the Job Experience section.)

Ready to learn more about how to get more interviews for each resume you send out?

Download my FREE 12-page report, "Anatomy of a Perfect Resume," at http://www.magneticresume.com so you can learn:

* The 4 most common deadly mistakes that people make and how to fix them!
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Scott Shane Holt has seen it all while hiring over 100 people on Wall Street, in good times and bad, and as an executive coach helping managers and other professionals accelerate their careers.

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I've had many people email me and ask how to write the ultimate response to a newspaper ad. This process is actually quite easy.

Setup

Like all cover letters, be sure to have your address in the upper left corner. Then have the recipients address below this.

Salutation

Because you do not know the recipient's name, I recommend using "Dear Sir/Madam," as the salutation

Body

For the main body, keep it simple. Always have the first sentence state where (in what newspaper) you saw the ad. Then simply state that your resume is attached or enclosed.

That's it! For the remainder of the cover letter, just write it as you would write any other cover letter. Feel free to look at some of my other writings to see other examples of what a cover letter should look like. You may also make reference to the cover letter below.

Cover Letter Example - Newspaper Ad Response

Below is a simple example of a great cover letter. Not so hard, eh?

Your City, State, Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Recipient's Name

Title

Organization

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear Sir/madam,

I am interested in the teaching position advertised in Atlanta Daily last weekend. My résumé is hereby enclosed for your review. Given my related experience and excellent letters of referral (also attached), I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening. My skills are an ideal match for this position.

I appreciate your taking the time to review my résumé and letters of referral. Again, thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely,

Your signature

Your name



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