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If you feel lost and daunted by the many career paths on offer, then here's how to narrow down your search and get onto the right path, with expert advice from Alice Weightman, Director of Hanson Search.
DO talk to your friends and family who have a broad spectrum of careers so you can get an understanding of different industries. They'll be able to offer an honest perspective on different jobs.
DO try to get work experience, or temp for a company in that sector, to give you a real insight into the realities of the role. This will also help you to prepare your CV so that it stands out from other potential applicants.
Once you have decided on an industry, DO read up on that sector and speak with specialist recruiters who can give you tailored advice and be realistic about your chances of securing a position.
GLAMOUR.com tip: Seek out work experience through collecting email addresses from company websites (make sure you email the correct person like the HR department, office manager or recruitment specialist) and emailing a cover letter and your CV. DON'T attach your CV - instead, paste it into an email, so it's easier for the recipient to just scroll down and read it straight away - this really works!
DO search through jobsites in the internship section and sign up to recruitment newsletters (Google industry-relevant ones).Get in touch with the HR department and ask them how they prefer interns to apply. Good luck!
Alice Weightman runs Hanson Search - a specialist PR and communications recruitment consultancy based in London. Email Alice directly at alice@hansonsearch.com.
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