What Employers look for in Recent College Grads
After college, graduates embark on a new stage of their life, the more competitive aspect of job hunting. However, with hundreds of thousands of graduates every year looking for jobs, a graduate is faced with a very stiff challenge. After sending or handing in one's resume and application letter, your qualification and performance in the different barometers set by your prospective employers, and the impression that you have created determine your chances of getting hired.
If you are one of the recent college grads, it is very helpful that you get some idea about what employers are looking for.
Impressive GPA
Prospective employers still have your transcript as the go – to – document during the initial stage of hiring. Having an impressive academic record hails you as one of the top contenders for the job and makes you pass the initial stage of the hiring process. Impressive GPAs, although not the sole indicator of getting the job that you want, also translate to higher chances of making it to the job you have applied for.
Excellent Communication Skills
In this highly competitive and technological world, communication plays a vital role. Someone who has the command of the universal language, which is English, both in oral and in written communications has the edge over the other applicants who are less proficient. Everything in the workplace is carried through communication, right? During interviews, the oral and written communications mettle is put to test. No wonder most applicants get to have feedback right after the interview.
Employment Background
You cannot discount the weight employers put to experience in hiring recent college graduates. While most of the fresh grads are about to get their first – hand experience should they get the job, some have already experienced doing the job or job – related training during apprenticeship or on-the-job training (OJT). Employers prefer those applicants who have prior experience.
IT Skills
No one can deny it. This is the IT era where IT skills become a must to be accepted in a job. Even in jobs which require less or minimal IT related works, employers still go for those who have knowledge in Information Technology. This has become a hiring trend these days.
Work Ethics
Work ethics is an indispensable aspect of hiring an applicant especially in the case of recent college graduates. Employers primarily rely on the letter of recommendation from the college dean or apprentice director or supervisor in figuring out the work ethic of the applicant. Work ethics include dealing with colleagues, respecting authority, and doing the work efficiently and effectively.
Credibility
The credibility of applicants is very important for employers. Employers now can peek through the profile of the applicants in Facebook and other social networking sites to find a little information about the credibility of the applicants. Your credibility is just a click away from employers. That is why, it is very important that you keep your Cyberspace image free from controversies and doubtful indications and manifestations. Try to refrain from foul comments and cyber bullying to increase your chances of getting the job that you really want to have.
Recent college grads are less appealing compared to those who have earned actual work experience in the eyes of employers. This statement only holds true if recent college grads quit without having tried their luck and showing what they can. Don’t get discouraged, give it a shot because it is only through it that you will prove your worth for having graduated from college and that you are ready to face the real big deal - life.
