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:
#90: My experience working as an IPS Employment Specialist
#89: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your graduate job search
#88: Mastering graduate job online tests, with Job Test Prep
#87: How to get ahead in your new graduate job, with John Lees
#86: How to get a graduate job with IPS Grow as an Employment Specialist
#85: 3 lessons you can learn from my coaching calls with clients as they apply for graduate jobs
#84: The 4 things you need to be doing before you start applying for a graduate scheme
#83: A Smarter Graduate Job Search, with John Lees
#82: The Pros and Cons of a Graduate Scheme
#81: How to find a graduate job that fits, with Scott Barlow
#80: How to get a summer internship with Change 100
#79: Trying 25 jobs by age 25, with Emma Rosen
#78: How to Get a Graduate Job with Mars
#77: What to expect on the Mars Leadership Experience graduate scheme
#76: How to deal with anxiety and stress as you apply for a graduate job
#75: How to get a Solicitors Training Contract, with Sarah Cave
#74: How to find an Inspiring Graduate Job with Scott Mautz
#73: 1000 Years of Career Advice, with Paul Murphy
#72: How to get a graduate job in coding, with Jason Swett
#71: Career Coach: How to plan your career with Corinne Mills
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