Are you a recent college grad who is having a hard time finding a job? GennGlobal's has provided some insightful job-hunting tips!

1. JOB HUNTING TIPS FOR NEW GRADS
Tips, suggestions, and inspiration from GennGlobal

3. JOB HUNTING IS STRESSFUL
 Recent grads usually stress about job hunting, and
for good reason.
 With student loans looming overhead and hordes of
competition, job hunting can quickly become an
overwhelming and stressful experience.
 Therefore, learning how to effectively search for
jobs is incredibly important!

5. JOB HUNTING TIPS
 When job hunting, you’ll want to make yourself the
most attractive candidate that you can. Here are a
couple tips for increasing your value to potential
employers:
If your CV looks barren, try padding it with volunteer
experiences and internships.
Remember that college experiences—internships, jobs,
relevant coursework, and projects—count as
professional experiences! Don’t hesitate to include this
kind of information on your CV.

7. BE INTERNET SAVVY
 Making full use of the Internet will separate you
from a lot of other job candidates.
 One great place to start is to make use of websites
like LinkedIn to network with your peers and
targeted professionals. Growing your professional
network will increase your chances of seeing a
friendly face in an interview.
 Another great idea is to create a professional
portfolio website. Having a portfolio website gives
your CV a permanent place to live, and the content
acts like a second cover letter.

8. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!
 Those helpful tips are only half the battle! It is also
important to consider the job hunting process you
currently have and correct any mistakes you are
making.
 Next we will discuss some of the most common
mistakes young professionals make when job
hunting shortly after graduating from university.

10. THING NOT TO DO
 Don’t be lazy on the job hunting front. Always
remember just how much competition you are
facing.
 One common mistake is only having one CV and
using it when applying for any job. Instead, try
making one “master CV” that includes all of your
experiences and then create unique CVs for each
job you apply for, cherry-picking relevant
information from your master version.
 This way, you’ll naturally have a sleeker CV and
you will ensure it only has relevant information on it!

12. THINGS YOU SHOULD DO
 Follow-up with employers you have applied at and
inquire about the status of your application. This
shows that you have drive, determination, and that
you actually care about the job you applied for.
 Set realistic expectations—you probably won’t get
the first position you apply for.
 Cleanse your social media presence of anything
you wish your potential employers would not see.
Potential employers will Google you at the very
least if you are being seriously considered.