The first step in a successful job hunt is to understand
yourself and your abilities. While this doesn’t guarantee
you’ll always get an interview or a job offer, it does mean
that each step of the way you can articulate to potential
employers what you can bring to their organisations.
Focusing on your strengths is also important when
bouncing back from rejection – something that will
happen to most of us at various times in our career.
Reviewing your approach
If the rejections are coming in thick and fast you need to
recognise that you may need to change your approach.
If you are not being offered interviews it is time to
review the type of jobs you are applying for, and the
quality of your written application.
Ask yourself the following questions:

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P Is the position suitable for a recent graduate?

c
P Do I have the qualifications or academic average
they require?

c
P Do I tailor every application to clearly show I meet
the requirements of the job?

c
P Do I include relevant information that makes me
stand out from others?

c
P Is my application in professional English and free of
spelling and grammatical errors?

c
P Do I demonstrate an understanding of their
organisation and/or industry?

c
P Have I followed the employer’s instructions about
the application process?

c
P Do I match my terminology and language to the job
ad to ensure my application is identified by keyword
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If you think you are doing all the right things, it might
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simply be a case of persevering. Few people land their
--Graduate Destinations 2007, GCA
dream job after one attempt. However, if you are unsure
about your application style consult an expert (real or
virtual) and get some feedback.
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If you are being invited to interviews, you can take that
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as confirmation that your written application is hitting
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the mark. But post-interview rejection can be tough too
– success felt so close…
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