Splendor,
I had a job before I graduated, so it was not an issue for me, but I understand where you are coming from and may be able to give you some tips...
Are you still living in the same town that you went to college in? If so, please make sure you utilize your career planning and placement office. Most schools allow graduates to interview for a while after they graduate. This way, you will make sure that you are interviewing with companies who are seriously looking for candidate with a degree , but little to no experience. If you are going through the internet or newspapers, unfortunately most companies that use those resources are looking for experience. Find out if there is a professional association in the field that you are interested in and attend their meetings to network. For example, if you are interested in Human Resources try to find out if there is a SHRM chapter in your town.
Get someone you respect to look over your resume (preferably in your field) to make sure that you are presenting your self in the best light. Make sure you have all (or most) of the "required" items and some of the 'prefereds'. Think about how you have positively impacted a previous job and make sure that you include that, with a measurable outcome (i.e. Redesigned sales floor which lead to a 16% increase in sales for the month) Also compare your resume to the job descriptions that you are most interested in. Use the same 'buzz' words that they use to describe yourself, then make sure you have a concrete example to back it up. Have someone, preferably someone who is experienced in human resources, take you through a mock interview.
Those are my general suggestions. If you have some more specific questions, I'd be happy to help you. Good luck and above all else, PUSH (Pray until something happens!)
|