{"id":2902,"date":"2015-04-08T15:52:45","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T15:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=2902"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:51:16","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:51:16","slug":"little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job","title":{"rendered":"8 Little Things Fresh Grads Can Do to Land Their Dream Job"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2905\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job.png\" alt=\" little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To those who have already landed their dream job, congratulations! For those who haven&#8217;t,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/244324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this article by author Stan Popovich<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0shares a crucial component that will net the fresh-out-of-college applicant or aspiring career changer the job he or she desires. Clue: It is often called the best teacher.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Many college graduates and people who want to change careers have a difficult time getting the job they want because they lack experience. But companies often hire people who already have the experience, leaving a host of smart and driven workers out of the loop.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Popovich prescribes eight ways to get you on the road to achieving your dream job:<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#1_Determine_specifically_what_you_want_to_do\" title=\"1. Determine specifically what you want to do\">1. Determine specifically what you want to do<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#2_Volunteer\" title=\"2. Volunteer\">2. Volunteer<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#RELATED_HOW_TRAVEL_LED_THIS_FILIPINO_TO_HIS_DREAM_JOB_AT_THE_BRITISH_RED_CROSS\" title=\"RELATED:\u00a0HOW\u00a0TRAVEL LED THIS FILIPINO\u00a0TO HIS DREAM JOB AT THE BRITISH RED CROSS\">RELATED:\u00a0HOW\u00a0TRAVEL LED THIS FILIPINO\u00a0TO HIS DREAM JOB AT THE BRITISH RED CROSS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#3_Apply_to_small_companies\" title=\"3. Apply to small companies\">3. Apply to small companies<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#4_Expand_your_network_and_be_creative\" title=\"4. Expand your network, and be creative\">4. Expand your network, and be creative<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#5_Study_your_favorite_companies\" title=\"5. Study your favorite companies\">5. Study your favorite companies<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#RELATED_HOW_THIS_MILLENNIAL_GOT_A_JOB_WRITING_FOR_BUZZFEED\" title=\"RELATED: HOW THIS MILLENNIAL GOT A JOB WRITING FOR BUZZFEED\">RELATED: HOW THIS MILLENNIAL GOT A JOB WRITING FOR BUZZFEED<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#6_Dont_rely_on_HR\" title=\"6. Don\u2019t rely on HR\">6. Don\u2019t rely on HR<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#7_Be_flexible_and_look_outward\" title=\"7. Be flexible, and look outward\">7. Be flexible, and look outward<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#8_Keep_updating_your_skill_sets\" title=\"8. Keep updating your skill sets\">8. Keep updating your skill sets<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/little-things-fresh-grads-can-do-to-land-their-dream-job\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr today and find the right job for you. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!\">Sign up on Kalibrr today and find the right job for you. You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Determine_specifically_what_you_want_to_do\"><\/span><strong>1. Determine specifically what you want to do<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If money was not a concern, what job do you envision yourself doing? This step also involves exercising awareness of your unique and exceptional skills and capabilities and jotting down three dream jobs to take on.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Volunteer\"><\/span><strong>2. Volunteer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2911\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job.webp\" alt=\" little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Volunteering affords the opportunity to gain needed experience and expertise on a specific skill or field, which may then be highlighted on your resume and in turn, help boost your marketability in landing your dream job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RELATED_HOW_TRAVEL_LED_THIS_FILIPINO_TO_HIS_DREAM_JOB_AT_THE_BRITISH_RED_CROSS\"><\/span>RELATED:<a href=\"blog\/how-travel-led-this-filipino-to-his-dream-job-at-the-british-red-cross\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0HOW\u00a0TRAVEL LED THIS FILIPINO\u00a0TO HIS DREAM JOB AT THE BRITISH RED CROSS<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Apply_to_small_companies\"><\/span><strong>3. Apply to small companies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2913\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job_.webp\" alt=\" little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job\" width=\"500\" height=\"244\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Small companies (those with 20 or less employees) can provide a big break to showcase your talents. Having a lesser number of job applicants to compete with can help you shine more and direct potential training opportunities your way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Expand_your_network_and_be_creative\"><\/span><strong>4. Expand your network, and be creative<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spread the word to friends and relatives by checking if they know of contacts who would hire someone of your caliber. Informing them of your intent to work in a particular industry can also be valuable. Always look to build your networking skills.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Study_your_favorite_companies\"><\/span><strong>5. Study your favorite companies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2915\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job_-1.webp\" alt=\"little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job\" width=\"400\" height=\"224\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking to land in one of your admired companies? Study up on them. Scout them. Conduct research on their hiring process, who their key people are, and how to get in touch with them, among other aspects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RELATED_HOW_THIS_MILLENNIAL_GOT_A_JOB_WRITING_FOR_BUZZFEED\"><\/span>RELATED: <a href=\"\/blog\/how-this-millennial-got-a-job-writing-for-buzzfeed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HOW THIS MILLENNIAL GOT A JOB WRITING FOR BUZZFEED<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_rely_on_HR\"><\/span><strong>6. Don\u2019t rely on HR<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider HR as a bridge to touch base with the company but focus your efforts more on getting in touch with the boss you could possibly be working for. These supervisors and managers hold a big sway in hiring decisions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Be_flexible_and_look_outward\"><\/span><strong>7. Be flexible, and look outward<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" id=\"gif\" class=\"a-gif aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nSlxze10rZRK0\/giphy.gif\" alt=\"little_things_fresh_grads_can_do_to_land_their_dream_job\" width=\"601\" height=\"338\" data-original-width=\"245\" data-original-height=\"138\" data-padding-top=\"156\" data-id=\"nSlxze10rZRK0\" data-image_url=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nSlxze10rZRK0\/giphy.gif\" data-bitly_gif_url=\"http:\/\/gph.is\/1cbeorD\" data-mp4_url=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nSlxze10rZRK0\/giphy.mp4\" data-still=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nSlxze10rZRK0\/giphy_s.gif\" data-preview-image-url=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nSlxze10rZRK0\/100.gif\" data-tumblr_share_url=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/nSlxze10rZRK0\/giphy-tumblr.gif\" data-gif_id=\"nSlxze10rZRK0\" data-absolute-url=\"\/gifs\/tobuscus-toby-turner-buscus-nSlxze10rZRK0\" data-edit-url=\"\/gifs\/tobuscus-toby-turner-buscus-nSlxze10rZRK0\/edit\" data-caption=\" (Source: Giphy)\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Arm your job search with options. Do not get bogged down if your job search in a certain industry bears no fruit. Look for a different job opening featuring a related capacity. Do not lose focus on the goal of attaining useful work experience on your dream job.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Keep_updating_your_skill_sets\"><\/span><strong>8. Keep updating your skill sets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If phones undergo a software upgrade every now and then, the time is always right to upgrade your skills. Continuing education can be the ticket to the currently elusive dream job you are aiming for.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, it can be done. May you continue to be wide awake and full of enthusiasm in turning your dream job into reality.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_today_and_find_the_right_job_for_you_You_can_also_subscribe_to_our_weekly_newsletter_and_get_Kalibrr_Career_Advice_straight_from_your_inbox\"><\/span><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sign up on Kalibrr<\/strong><\/a> today and find the right job for you. You can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/confirmsubscription.com\/h\/i\/77238488FF110D6D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribe<\/a><\/strong> to our weekly newsletter and get Kalibrr Career Advice straight from your inbox!<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To those who have already landed their dream job, congratulations! For those who haven&#8217;t,\u00a0this article by author Stan Popovich\u00a0shares a crucial component that will net the fresh-out-of-college applicant or aspiring career changer the job he or she desires. 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