3 Get Feedback Days can turn into weeks, which turn into months of “sorry you have not been successful” or even no reply at all! But don’t feel disheartened as thousands of students all over the world are in the same boat applying for placements and graduate jobs each year. However, don’t look at this in a negative way, think positive and get feedback as it may be something small that you can work on next time which will make all the difference!
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4 Have a Healthy Balance It is easy to lose motivation when you spend hours every day scouring the streets and the internet seeking employment. It is important to have a healthy balance and to set aside a couple of hours every other day to focus on your job hunt and other hours doing fun and interesting things (not to mention your degree!) so that you remain focused. By remaining focused you will be more likely to send out better quality CV’s and Cover letters. Make sure you have a break and continue with your hobbies and social occasions!
5 Be Patient You’ve applied for a job, had an interview and the hardest thing now is hanging around waiting to hear from them! Companies may take longer than they have said to get back to you but these things happen so don’t panic! To take your mind off things, go out with some friends, focus on your studies or go to the gym and let of some steam! It may also boost your application if you still haven’t heard anything after 10+ days (and you haven’t been told otherwise) to send a polite email stating you are still really excited about the role in hand and wondered when you were likely to hear if you have been successful or not. This will show your eagerness for the role, but there is a fine balance between eagerness and pestering.
REMEMBER! Bright Futures are here for you with a whole range of job hunting tips, opportunities to attend Insight Days plus placement and graduate opportunities and more! Keep up to date on our Website: www.brightfutures.co.uk and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/brightfuturesNT and Facebook: www.facebook.com/BrightFuturesSociety
Written by Danielle Chapman
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