Make the Journey to your First Job Easier!

At First:

Whether you are a fresh Graduate or one who want to change his/her Technology or the one who is struggling for the desired role since a few months or years; this article is for you. Searching a Job for one could be the difficult and time consuming process, or it could be as easy as butter if you are in a right Track! Observe the below points to see if you are in a Right Track or Not.

Goal Setting : Understanding Self Competency & Market Needs:

• What is the Market Needs for a particular job profile
• Where are you stand presently with respect to it.
• What gap you need to fill
• Start working on it parallelly.
• Learn Some Basic Skills at least.

Polish your Resume:?

Crafting an impressive resume is crucial for making a positive first impression on potential employers. Highlight your academic achievements, internships, volunteer work, and any relevant projects or coursework. Tailor your resume to match the requirements of the job you're applying for, emphasizing transferable skills and accomplishments. Use a clean and professional format and proofread carefully to avoid any errors.

Build a professional network : #linkedin - LinkedIn

Networking is a powerful tool in today's job market. Connect with professionals in your desired field through career fairs, industry events, online platforms (such as LinkedIn), and alumni networks. Engage in meaningful conversations, seek advice, and explore mentorship opportunities. Networking can often lead to job referrals or valuable insights into potential job openings.

Create & Update Profile on Job Portals : e.g. #naukri - Naukri.com

• Target Particular City/Cities per Profile
• Add only Relevant Skills to your Target domain Area or Technology, no extras.
• Be Active on Naukri like Portal Everyday. It will Highlight your profile more to Recruiters.
• Keep updating your Profile after every few days or a week. It wioll also highlight your profile more to Recruiters. Try to fill most fields day by day.
• Do not put extra or unnecessary filters in your preferences section like domains or else. It will filter out your profile often.?

Prepare Well for Interviews

• Master some Common Interview Questions.
• Learn the Basics of your Domain Area and Major Platforms (Programming Language, Frameworks, Protocols)
• Also donot forget to start with some common Interview Questions related to your Technologies each.
• Be Calm! And Express Yourself Well during interviews.
• Whenever you are stuck or you don't know the answer, politely exress in phrases like 'Apologies, I can go back and check' or 'Apologies, I need to recollect over it'.

At Last:

Certainly, you would need to follow all above steps to get a desired job; especially a beautiful job in IT domain as in my case. And Of course, in more or less amount, most steps you could need to revisit in order to make yourself perfect in the desired field.

Securing your first job as a fresher may require patience, effort, preparation & indeed a proactive approach!

All the Best !!

Happy Journey ??