Not so long ago a university diploma gave significant competitive advantages when applying for a job, today even a "red" diploma does not guarantee employment for a graduate. According to Rosstat data for the last year, every second person in Russia already has or is receiving a higher education. How else to interest the employer and how to get additional competitive advantages when applying for a job?
1. Knowledge of specific programs and the ability to work with them. Your task is to master at least some of them at a high level. In the age of computer technology, almost every humanitarian specialty has such programs, not to mention the exact sciences: "1C" for economists, legal databases for lawyers, graphic processing programs for designers, GIS technologies for geographers, programs for statistical data processing for mathematicians, sociologists, psychologists, and many others.
2. Take care of obtaining additional professional education in the field of your specialty. This can be, for example, refresher courses. The employer appreciates employees who strive to develop professionally and take the most out of the situation.
3. The presence of certificates of completion of trainings related to professional activities, as well as the formation of personal effectiveness and efficiency will show that the candidate is not going to be satisfied with what has already been achieved and is constantly improving himself.
4. So that you can be characterized as a stubborn and professional-minded person who is not afraid of competition, take care of the availability of diplomas, certificates and other awards, including sports. Sport speaks of a habit of working hard, and high achievement indicates a sense of purpose and focus on results.
5. A competitive advantage can even be the topic of the graduation work, which should best meet the requirements of the position for which you are applying. The presence of scientific publications on topics related to the activities of the organization in which you plan to get a job.
6. Knowledge of new ways and methods of solving practical problems. You need to demonstrate this in your interview.
7. Work experience in similar organizations can be gained during the annual training and industrial practice. Today, students can choose their place of internship, and organizations are loyal to free work. Your task is to show the maximum of your abilities and, possibly, you will receive a job offer.
8. Demonstrate a strong desire to work in this position, perhaps even for little money. Show a desire to learn and work selflessly and the chances of being chosen will increase.
Continuous learning and self-improvement is the main way to rise one step above your competitors and become a professional.
