University leavers may be tempted to start planning a gap year abroad after one expert warned of the urgent need for graduates to gain work experience and compile a CV bursting at the seams with achievements.
Speaking at the National Graduate Recruitment Exhibition, at the Birmingham NEC this weekend, Chris Davies from Graduate Coach shared with graduates his top tips for job hunting success.
Mr Davies said that the starting point for post-university jobseekers was to work out exactly what it is they want to do. Planning a gap year allows young people time out to think about their future career options.
Graduates also need to think about how much work experience they have and how they might be able to flesh out their CV with some meaningful activities and achievements.
"Work achievements, charity achievements, sports achievements – That’s the type of thing that you’ll be asked about in an interview," the expert added.
By planning a gap year overseas, graduates can gain relevant experience through voluntary work or an internship, allowing them to broaden their CV and increase their chances of success at the interview stage.
Source: Yearoutgroup.org, Monday 6th June 2011
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