Getting your career off to a strong start starts with an initial strategy. Developing a fail-proof student career plan is challenging. It must support changing preferences or the local and global economy. Here are the key things that will look good on a resume when you graduate:
1. Promotion to part-time roles or results in odd jobs
You don't have to be ashamed of working as a barista in the cafe while being a future marketing expert. Analyze your experience to identify the milestones you have achieved certification. How many regular customers have come in since you started? Have you received any specific feedback? Communication and driving customer loyalty are valuable to many businesses.
Have you ever taken on additional responsibilities like being a team leader? Was it your responsibility to contact the suppliers? List these management skills on your resume and highlight your successes and additional responsibilities.
2. Volunteering and social participation
The immediate benefits for your future career come from the range of volunteer work you can do. Looking out for the needs of local communities indicates that you are empathetic and have a giving nature. Caring for the environment by participating in recycling events demonstrates personal awareness and social responsibility.
Visiting animal shelters can have the benefit of learning how to raise money and attract public attention. Starting a campaign to address and alleviate a social issue that bothers you requires a number of valuable skills that will make you a preferred candidate at many companies.
3. International educational experience
The UK hosted over 400 thousand international students for the academic year 2016-2017. These statistics increase annually, as does the competition for jobs. There are many graduate programs that allow non-UK citizens to stay after graduation, and their experience of adapting to a different society can be highly valued by employers.
If traveling to a different country has always been on your mind, try summer programs or volunteer experiences. Study in Australia with online help if you are afraid of not achieving the same results as at home. Watch careers events for students on your university's website.
4. Starting a career abroad
Don't fool yourself into thinking you missed out on moving to another country when you decided to get a degree at home. The world is becoming more and more mobile. Explore internship opportunities abroad.
For example, the US has launched a Student Career Experience Program to allow recent graduates to gain work experience. Canada offers opportunities to participate in the research and funds the process and facilities.
5. Back to analysis
If you're familiar with the career test candidates take before choosing a career, now is the time to take the test again. The purpose is to identify a sphere where you want to apply your knowledge.
You could work on your skills to better suit the position. There are many high-end companies based in the UK. If you dream of working for the Fortune 500, be bold and write a cover letter explaining why you will make a difference for the internship.
When you are young, your ambitions and passion can bring fruitful results from your knowledge. Even if it's just theory with no practice to begin with.