In episode 39 of the Graduate Job Podcast, I am joined by author and Career Coach Matt Hearnden, as we discuss his latest book ‘18 ignored and unusual ways to get a graduate job’. As a former graduate recruiter Matt has a wealth of insight into how you can get a graduate job, whether with one of the big graduate schemes or a small start-up. We delve into some of the 18 unusual tips from his book which range from ideas to help you think about what you really want to do, and what’s important to you in a job, to tactical tips which will ensure that you stand head and shoulders above all of the other applicants. It doesn’t matter where you are on your job search, or the type of company you are applying to, there is something in this episode that will help you bag that job. As always, all links to everything we discuss and a full transcript are available in the show notes at www.graduatejobpodcast.com/Matt. As an added incentive to head over there, you can download a free copy of the book itself. Yes that’s free, so don’t say I never give you anything. So that’s www.graduatejobpodcast.com/Matt. Before we start a quick request from me, your feedback helps me to create the episodes you want to hear, so I’ve set up a super simple and very quick survey, as I want the show to best serve your needs. It’s got 5 questions and will take you a minute, so please check it out at http://www.graduatejobpodcast.com/survey/ . I look forward to hearing your thoughts. But in the meantime, let’s crack on with the show.
MORE SPECIFICALLY IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT:
Why you need to be doing something everyday as you look for a job The value of asking what is important to you How starting a blog can set you apart from all the other job applicants The importance of being specific, and why it can make the difference to your job search Why you need to be using the website Quora How doing one more thing can change your life Why you should really think about giving up….yes giving up!#50: How to get a training contract with Allen & Overy
#49: How to get a graduate job with Police Now
#48 – How to get a graduate job at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
#47 – How to negotiate your salary, with Josh Doody
#46 - How a fashion blog led to a dream job in social media, with Tamara McCleary
#45 - How to Land Any Job You Want, with Raghav Haran
#44: Cracking the Success Code with John Lees
#43: How to use a graduate recruitment agency, with Rob Blythe from Instant Impact
#42: How to pass the EPSO test and work for the European Union, with Andras Baneth
#41: How to get your first graduate job in nursing, with Annabel Smoker
#40: How to get a job in content marketing, with Chris Marr
#38: Social media for your graduate job search, with Marielle Kelly
#37: How to Succeed at Assessment Centres, with Kath Houston
#36: How to get a job in property, with Rob Bence
#35: How to pass psychometric tests, with Ben Williams
#34: Overcoming fear in your search for a job, with Geoff Thompson
#33: How to be Gender Smart in Your Job Search, with Inge Woudstra
#32: How to get a job in mental health social work with Think Ahead
#31: How to get a job in social work with Frontline
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