Posted: 16/07/2013 10:46:54 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Mining, Training-and-Development, Job-seekers
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A familiar – and justified – gripe from university graduates is that they find themselves stuck in a cycle of being unable to get a job because they don’t have experience. Few graduates are able to spend their university days balancing study with work, leading to skilling gaps in their resume.But provided you are motivated to pursue your career, combatting the problem of a post-graduate, unemployment lull may not be the drag you are expecting.
Here, you’ll find some tips on how to bridge the gap between university and employment.
Know Your WorthKnowing your worth is a valuable fact to keep in your knowledge base, particularly as studies show a Generation Y trend toward salary expectations far exceeding the median range for graduate employees.
For example, the average graduate salary across all fields in Australia is around $45,000, while some student expectations hovered above $100,000.
Evaluating your worth means being realistic about your experience and your qualification. If you are just out of University with a scarce employment history, there is a very high chance that in your first job, you will be learning far more than you will be providing in skills and knowledge. Be prepared to give up on expectations of a car allowance in exchange for the training opportunities that will ensure your value as an employee can grow.
Consider an internshipMany organisations, especially in the resource sector, offer internships to university students and a large majority also accept graduate applications. If an internship was or is not offered as a unit in your degree, it is worth your time to pursue one on your own accord.
Internship opportunities are reasonably flexible with some taking place over the standard University semester and others during the summer break.
Begin your search by checking company websites for internship applications, but be prepared to dedicate time with the reward being mostly educational. While you may receive some benefits such as accommodation and food allowances on regional sites, most internships are voluntary. However, with a positive attitude and good working ethic, your voluntary internship may lead to a job opportunity down the track. In any case, an internship on a curriculum vitae reads motivated self-starter with experience, putting you a step above the competition.
Apply for Graduate ProgramsGraduate programs are rife in the mining sector because they benefit all parties. For you, remuneration and on-the-job training opportunities are on offer, and for your employer, it means a skilled employee who can be trained to meet tailored expectation in their particular workplace.
Applications for most graduate programs open in February or March for commencement in the following year, offering selected final-year students immediate employment once they have completed their degree. The same programs are also on offer to graduates already commencing the job hunt, so if this is you, don’t hesitate to submit your application. After all, you never know how long you may be a jobseeker for.
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