Work after graduation. Where to look for it and how to find it? 

Entering the job market while you are studying is a chance to gain the necessary experience and start your career faster. However, many people still do not know where to look for their first job after studying. In today's article, you will find advice that will help you with this.

Where to look for a job after graduation?

Career Offices at Universities

Career offices are reaching out to students. Many companies, as part of their cooperation with the scientific community, publish their offers there. An additional advantage of such offices is the possibility of consulting a career advisor who will help you decide what first job to take after graduation.

Industry portals

It is also worth looking for your first job after graduation on industry portals or portals that gather a lot of offers from different industries. If someone does not have a specific company or even industry selected, visiting such a portal gives you access to a larger number of ads in one place.

Social media

You can't forget about social media either. Nothing works as well as a recommendation from friends. A few positive words about the company, its employees or the internship program are enough to apply spontaneously. In addition, social media allows you to "see" what it's like to work in a given organization. Companies often post photos or videos of interns or trainees on Facebook, Instagram or Tik-Tok. Sometimes we can also listen to podcasts with them on Spotify, for example. 

Job fair

If someone prefers personal contact with employees and recruiters, a job fair may be a good choice. Employers visit both those organized at universities and those with a wider reach, organized in the largest cities in Poland. This is a good opportunity to meet employees, find out what it's like to work in a given company
and talk to a potential supervisor. Thanks to the meeting with the recruiter, you can refine your CV or even have an introductory interview.

Attractive CV and preparation for a job interview

Finding the right job ad is just the beginning. The key is to successfully complete the recruitment stage. A well-prepared CV is essential here. So what should it include? At the beginning of a professional career, no one has much experience. However, internships and placements during studies, activity in student organizations, courses and trainings, and knowledge of foreign languages are important.

The preparation for the interview can also decide whether you succeed or fail. It is worth finding out more about the company, its culture, history, and current projects. This will show the recruiter that the candidate takes the recruitment process seriously. You should always know what expectations you have from the employer. It is not just about the salary. Earnings are not crucial when taking your first job after graduation. The form of employment (employment contract, B2B, or maybe a contract for services), the possibility of remote work, and the training offered are important. It is worth answering a few questions before meeting a potential employer.

What should you pay attention to when choosing an internship program?

Many young people, when choosing their first job after graduation, decide on an internship or a management program. But how do you choose the best one? There are many such offers on the market. They present a clearly defined career path, but do not guarantee that after completion the participant will gain extensive knowledge about the industry or even the organization itself. Such offers also do not provide certainty that after months of commitment and project implementation, a job offer will definitely appear. 

When choosing an internship program for yourself, it is worth paying attention to a few issues:

How long has the program been running? 

The more editions, the greater the certainty that the offer will be interesting and refined.

Does the employer offer employment upon completion of the program? 

Unfortunately, in many companies this is not certain. It is worth paying attention to what the employer declares. If it is a position higher than a specialist, e.g. junior manager, then it is worth taking up the challenge.

What do participants of previous editions say about the program? 

They are best able to point out the strengths and weaknesses of the program, talk about the culture of the organization and the projects being implemented.

What development opportunities does the organization offer? 

Participation in training, access to the training platform, mentorship – all this shows whether it is worth joining the recruitment process.

Choosing your first job after graduation is, contrary to appearances, very important. It allows you to shape your career path and determine its direction for the years to come. That is why it is worth taking the time to choose the most interesting offer on the market.