Keep Your Wits About You ; Advice: Finding Your First Job

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They say that everyone needs a start in life yet people can often get stuck in a catch-22 situation when it comes to getting their foot in the door with a new employer, especially if you've just left school or university. Don't be deterred. Follow our seven tips to help you to open new doors to launch your career: 1. Think Consider what motivates you, your skills and knowledge. You might also have done voluntary work or work-experience giving you an indication of what you would enjoy doing as a career. Consider alternatives but be ambitious and do your research to discover what opportunities are available.

2. Analyse By understanding what you do best and where your weaknesses lie, you will be able to address issues and promote your best attributes to a potential employer - before, during and maybe after a job interview.

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Keep Your Wits About You ; Advice: Finding Your First Job

3. Strengths Consider undertaking further educational courses or training - perhaps those that are specific to a particula...

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