How To Make It In The Business World

Finding a job out of college is one of the hardest things to accomplish in any young adult’s life.  There are a plethora of vital resources out there for everyone to use.  The trick is finding them, and using them as effectively as possible.

The Career Planning and Placement Office

Your business career starts before you graduate from college with a bachelor's or master's degree. You must start preparing for your next move, which is workingevery day in business world. The best place to start your job search is through your college career planning and placement office. They can help you develop a resume and get you interviews with companies that visit your campus.

You be experience some stress as you interview and try to finish your college career. Therefore, plan your days wisely. Research the company thoroughly before you have an interview at the college placement office. Think of the skills you have that match the job qualifications, then demonstrate those skills to the hiring companies.

Searching Outside College
Not everyone gets a business job while still in college. Most people must use other job search techniques once they move back home. You may want to find a part-time job while you're interviewing just to pay some bills, get gas, join a gym or go out on weekends. The rest of the time should be spent on your career search, which is your full time job until you get one. Start by determining which companies you want to apply for, and in what cities. You have a better chance of getting a job if you broaden your job search.

Your local library may have a lot of reference materials, including the "Thomas Register of U.S. Manufacturers." Their website is Thomasnet.com. They maintain lists of manufacturers, along with contact information. Depending on your career, you may need to send your resume to the main office, which is probably outside your area. For sales jobs, you can probably contact local or regional sales offices.

Create a small spiel before calling companies. Tell them you are sending them a resume and would like the name of the person in charge of hiring. Ask for the person who runs the sales or marketing department, for example, not just the human resources manager. That way you can say you spoke to that person when sending your cover letter and resume. It helps you stand out a little.

Answer jobs in the local newspaper and online. There are many online job sites, including Monster.com, Simplyhired.com and Careerbuilder.com. You can post your resumes on some of these sites. It just broadens your search.

The Hidden Job Market
Most jobs are not advertised. You can start searching for these jobs by networking. Plan on calling 25 or 50 companies per day. If they have no openings, ask them if they know anyone else that is hiring. You may be able to get some leads this way. You can also attend job fairs or join professional associations related to your career. Attend luncheons, speeches and meetings. Take copies of your resume with you to pass them out. However, get to know people first, including what they do, where they work and if they know of any job openings.

Always be prepared for your interviews. Study in advance so you can control the interview if necessary. Visit the company's website and study their products and services. Obtain basic information such as company president, number of employees, when the company was founded and their approximate revenue. Get a book on common questions companies ask on interviews, and know how to answer them.

Andy Anderson is a career counselor and writes for a Business MBA, a site featuring extensive information and listings of the best distance mba programs online.

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