For episode 121 of the Graduate Job Podcast I have a cracker for you that is going to completely change the way you send emails, as I am joined by business communications expert and best-selling author Kim Arnold who takes us through what you should, and more importantly what you should not be doing when you send job-related emails. In today’s episode, we discuss the secrets to writing emails when applying for graduate jobs, and go through the hints and tips which will help you stand out from the crowd. We explore speculative emails for jobs, why most of them are so bad, and what you can do to make sure that the recruiter will sit up and pay attention to yours. We delve into why you need to stop thinking about what you want and instead focus on what the recruiter is going to care about when you send your email, and how thinking about a hamburger can help you do this…. yes, a hamburger. We explore that tricky topic of chasing recruiters for feedback, how to do it effectively, and crucially how long to wait so that you aren’t coming across like a stalker. And Kim also shares how humour could be your secret weapon in getting a response as you look for a graduate job. It’s a fun episode and no matter what job you are applying for, you are going to be sending emails, so it’s not an episode that you will want to miss. As always you can find a full transcript including all of the show notes and links to everything we discuss at https://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/email/
MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
SELECTED LINKS INCLUDE:
#110: How to get a graduate job with Think Ahead
#109: How to get a graduate job with Highways England
#108: How to master your emotions when looking for a graduate job, with Lauren Herring
#107: Nine job interview mistakes to avoid
#106: How to pass graduate job games-based tests
#105: The Launch of the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ Course
#104: 5 rules for a successful online application
#103: How to get a graduate job with Capgemini
#102: How to answer strengths-based graduate job questions
#101: A sneak peek inside the ‘How to Get a Graduate Job’ course
#100: Job search lessons from my first 100 episodes
#99: Can I get a graduate job with a 3rd class degree?
#98: Am I too old to Apply for a Graduate Job?
#97: 3 Graduate Jobs - A Coaching Success Story
#96: How to impress in video interviews, with Paul Bailo
#95: A Parents’ Guide to Helping Their Child Get a Graduate Job
#94: Dealing with Rejection from a Graduate Job
#93: How to get a graduate job with DS Smith
#92: When is the best time to apply for a graduate job?
#91: How to get a graduate job in the field of quality and regulatory affairs
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