It can be a laborious task looking for a job before or after graduation. The job market is very competitive, but there is a wealth of resources online dedicated to finding the right role for graduates, whilst also providing also providing insightful career advice.
So, get your coffee ready, and prepare to prepare to work late hours again, as here are 5 resourceful websites to help with your job hunt!
Milkround is a graduate recruitment agency students must have definitely heard of, it is UK’s most widely used student and graduate job website.
Milkround are active online and through job fairs (events listed on the websites), they provide a list of hundreds of internship, placements and graduate jobs, with bite-sized but concise information about each posting.
Their website is incredibly user-friendly, and includes links and videos which provide information about different sectors, advice on your application, and general advice on education and lifestyle. You can also subscribe to their email list, providing you with daily updates on the availability of the type of jobs you’re looking for. It’s a straightforward website to use, reason why it’s so popular amongst graduates.
Quite often students are told that they are ‘lacking in experience’, which can often hinder their applications or their enthusiasm.
Inspiring Interns are a graduate recruitment agency committed to getting students into the job market. With their fresh approach to recruitment, they have placed 6,500 graduates into internships and jobs since 2009, in a variety of sectors.
Be prepared for your video interview, which with the help of a friendly staff, will give you access to their growing list of clientele, which currently includes the likes of M&C Saatchi, Ernest Young and OK! Magazine.
The staff are also there to help you with any queries regarding your application, which includes help with CV and interviews, which also includes extra information on their routinely updated blog.
The phrase ‘it’s not what you know, but who you know’ is not uncommon for students to hear. With the evolution of technology, the way at which we search for jobs has changed, and the same can be said of networking, so that makes LinkedIn an essential tool for students and graduates.
LinkedIn boasts 280 million users, which includes recruiters, employers and job seekers. LinkedIn will give your skills and experience a global platform, allowing you to connect with different users as a means of turning those connections into opportunities.
LinkedIn also provides you the resources to learn more about different industries, businesses and latest trends in the market. Which will certainly provide useful when preparing for job applications or potential interviews. So, a LinkedIn account is a must have in our digital age of job hunting.
Be part of a fast-growing network, with 5m total registration; 617k in the last 12 months. Studentjob.com started in Netherlands in 2010, but have now across Europe, including the UK.
Students have a quick and easy access to thousands of recruiters online and on an app, this particular service provides connections to various levels of jobs including part-time, full-time, graduate, internship and summer jobs. So, it’s not just for opportunities after you graduate, it will also give students the chance to look for jobs to pocket some money and experience during their University years.
There’s also an opportunity to read the weekly updated student blog, which includes contribution from students and ex-students, who will no doubt have a plethora of resources and information to share from their experiences. This includes advice on university, lifestyle, education and work. It’s without a doubt a no brainer to join the growing list of students using studentjob.com.
Another internship website, this time providing you with a comprehensive guide on internships.
Rate my placement, started in 2007 as RMP enterprise, aimed to educate students on the value of work experience. You can get all the information you need for internships, where to get them, how to get them, who to contact and how to build these contacts; with also general career advice through blogs and news columns.
Ratemyplacement.com includes a huge list of internship opportunities in numerous industries, each with encyclopaedic definitions of what they are and what the role involves, including reviews from students who have previously undertaken the roles. It’s exactly the type of website you’re looking for, if you’re seeking to build your career and enhance your job prospects.
There you have it. The internet is a minefield of career advice and job listings. The best method is to utilise a range of job websites and see which ones work the best for you.
Good luck!
Kushal Karki writes for Inspiring Interns, which specialises in finding candidates their perfect internship. To browse our graduate jobs London listings, visit our website.