Graduate Jobs
Leaving college and entering the world of work is a massive change. At this time graduates may be worrying about paying off student loans, overdrafts and feeling the pressure to get paid work, yet feeling a need for time and space to adjust to the change. Returning home to live with parents can be difficult having been independent at college, and subtly increase the pressure to get work. It can be easier for graduates who have known what they want to do since being a child, did a specialist course with a clear career path, or a college course which included a work placement and so already have work experience under their belt. Don’t worry if you don’t know what you want to do yet, it’s a big decision that’s worth spending time getting right. Common situations for graduates leaving college without a job are: · Not knowing what they want to do; · Not being able to find a job in their chosen field · Not having the necessary work experience Here are some tips to help enter the world of work in an informed way: · Borrow or buy a careers book. They cost little and help you to help yourself get clear about your career · You may need to compromise short term and do a job you don’t especially like, but don’t compromise long term, because work is a massive chunk of your life · Remember to develop your soft skills, i.e. interpersonal skills alongside any technical skills · Ask your friends and family who they know who might be useful to ask advice from about different career options or to get some work experience with them doing a work placement · Joining the industry association of your future career may feel like a large amount of money on top of mounting debt, but this investment can give you access to some great networking opportunities, support and resources · Doing some volunteer work can be a great way to get some work experience that benefits you whilst helping others at the same time · Spend time getting really clear about what job you want, write it down and visualise getting it · Be proactive, persistent and creative in seeking what you want – don’t give up. Remember that persistence is the most important quality influencing success · Use free/cheap resources to research different options – the Internet, local library, specialist business libraries, book shops etc · Don’t do a career that someone else thinks you should do, choose a career that you really want to do – don’t be pressurised into doing something that isn’t you, it will only make you unhappy · If you are not working, create structure as too much time on your hands can make you bored and lethargic, which is a vicious circle leading to inaction and more lethargy · Look out for adverts for graduate fairs – visiting these can help you to narrow down your choices and meet useful contacts · After college/university, your education and qualifications come first on your CV after your personal contact details and you need to use any hobbies or club memberships to add ‘meat’ to your CV re: skills and experience. Once you have a job, put the career section first and move the education/qualification section further back · Don’t forget to think about what kind of employer suits you: big or small, formal or informal etc. The culture fit of your employer is very important and influences how you feel at work Begin your search today and sign up to Jobs by Email today to ensure that you are the first to know about the latest graduate or junior positions available within the advertising, marketing and media sectors.
Online Marketing Assistant - Graduate
This is a great opportunity for a bright and commercial graduate with around 6 months marketing experience, to get their first foot on the career ladder! To start ASAP - Apply today!
- Xchangeteam
- London
- £19000-£21000
Sales Executive – Media Sales – The Netherlands
Are you an experienced event/exhibition media sales professional looking for a fresh challenge in the Netherlands, working with one of the worlds most successful international publishers and event producers?
- Formula Won
- Netherlands
- Approx £27k + exc comm.
Marketing Communications Executive
The Ski Club Marketing department is looking for someone to fulfil the marketing communications at the Ski Club of Great Britain, in line with the overall marketing strategy and brand.
- Ski Club of Great Britain
- London
Campaign Manager
Of graduate calibre and ideally possessing a marketing qualification you have experience of shaping and running marketing campaigns.
- Brand Recruitment
- Hertfordshire
- £-£27000
Marketing Assistant
Haymarket Conferences are looking for a creative and analytical Marketing Assistant to join their busy marketing team.
- Haymarket Media Group
- Hammersmith, London
- Competitive + benefits
Marketing & Admin Assistant
DNA are growing and we need your help! We are looking for a Marketing & Admin Assistant to take responsibility for all our marketing, website and ensure the smooth running of the office!
- Dynamic New Alliances
- Kings Cross
- £17K
Trade Marketing Assistant
Perfect opportunity for graduate with commercial experience to join an amazing entertainment business on a temp to perm basis
- Daniel Williams Consultancy
- Middlesex
- £21-23k pro rata
Content and Translation Exec
The world's leading loyalty marketing agency are looking for a content and translation executive to join their team.
- Creative Recruitment
- South London
- £18k
Marketing Assistant - Media - London
Our client seeks an experienced Marketing Assistant to join their highly successful portfolio of guides and essential information aimed at the automotive market.
- Formula Won
- London
- Up to £21k + exc bens.
Marketing Analyst
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to learn the principles and practice of marketing analysis. Working closely with some of the world's biggest consumer brands you will be part of a growing team providing analytical consultancy to...
- Direct Recruitment
- London
- £23000-£25000
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