Some suggestions for those graduates with little or no working experience

Some fresh graduates who have little or no working experience may face a similar problem, in that they cannot get experience until they get a job, but cannot get a job as they have no experience. Fortunately, many large local and multinational companies, - most of them prestigious - have their own campus recruitments targeting fresh graduates who have no working experience. One of the problems that fresh graduates face is how to attract employers’ attention and make themselves stand out. Here follows some suggestions for becoming a successful candidate.

Firstly, candidates must try to avoid low level mistakes in their CVs. When sifting through hundreds of CVs, it’s far easier to find reasons to eliminate candidates than to grant them interviews. Spelling mistakes, lack of clarity and meaning will conspire to reward the application with instant rejection, because no employer wants to have to train someone in such fundamental skills. For those graduates whose written communication skills are weak, practicing frequently is a good way to improve the written skills.

Secondly, try to make non job-related experience count. Although fresh graduates have little or no job-related working experience, they are still likely to have much to offer employers. The secret is to think about the aptitudes required in the job and consider how well their campus and social experience might have prepared them. For example, working in teams, managing time, and dealing with difficulties are skills that can be developed in campus and social activities.

Thirdly, try to make the best use of the knowledge learned during college and ACCA studies. During the interview, an interviewer always asks some job-related technical questions, and candidates need to answer these questions by using the knowledge they have learned during their studies. Some important parts of accounting and finance knowledge should be prepared before attending any interviews, and impressive answers to the technical questions can be the key to successfully being offered the job.  

As the global economy goes into meltdown, recruiters are under intense pressure to justify any expenditure related to hiring staff, and more people are coming on to the jobs market. Those who make recruitment decisions are in a strong position to raise the bar when screening candidates, so it’s important for graduates with little or no working experience to try their best to improve their employability in order to get the job offer they desire.

Comments

[Auto glass Coolidge arizona]

Hi

Thank you for the tips...

I know a friend who just graduated from the nursing program with great grades. She went to school full-time and had saved enough money so that she wouldn't have to work.

This sounded like an ideal plan until she graduated and went out to get a job. She found that no one was willing to hire her because of what you wrote about. So I will let her know about this.

Thank you and take care.

[famouslibra]

Hi,

The above article has highlighted common, but, important points, which are not only applicable to ACCA students, but also, are worth to mention generally.

The Resume part is of greater importance, while skills learnt at campus, and job related experiences are crucial for those who are fresh graduates.

[famouslibra]

Hi,

The current situation of jobs these days are worse. Things have gone changed so rapidly that students find themselves in real trouble while searching for a good job.

This article is really helpful in a manner that it emphasizes on the real factors behind rejection.

[Sathi]

Hi there,

Could you please inform me if this institution is approved by Bangladesh Govt/UGC, Bangladesh? And have MOU overseas institutions/universities? And do they accept credit transfers? Pleased to hear soon!

[selina]

Hi

I am studing F4 and wish to take the exam in June. I have done my CAT and have always relied on past exam papers on revision. But now I am trying to locate the link to these past exam papers but to no avail. Anyone with an idea whether this is still available on myacca or if it has been removed?

Ta Sel

[imran]

Hi,

I'm a new student, and I registered first time, and received a mail with a passcode. Friends, how can I log in on accaglobal to check my registration and to get my separate email?

[Nhathoangminh]

I totally agree with this article and it is my status at present. Before, I studied another field, not related to accounting or finance. I decided to study accounting in December 2007 and took part in ACCA exams.

I passed Level 1 and want to work in accounting, but this is very difficult. I live in Vietnam. When companies and organsations recruit staff, they require certificates and experiences. Of course, I have no experience. Who would want to employ me?

I need your help!

[Muhammad Faizan Ur Rauf]

I totally agree with this article, but I still have some reservations with it...

I am a Pakistani student and here, in almost every ACCA tution provider, no-one can get any role in outdoor activities like working with NGOs or other social activities.
This could be due to many reasons, as there is a lot of study pressure on students, and not necessarily because ACCA is one of the tough course. It could also be because our families usually put so much pressure on us.

The prevailing conditions of our country means that not everyone is aware of this 'terrorism', and this stuff is pushing us away from innovative ideas that make our CVs look good.

What do you guys think is good for students like us?