Comments on: New Grads: What It Takes to Get an Entry Level Job http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/ One Day, One Job is the insider's guide to unique and exciting entry level job and career opportunities for recent college graduates. Our daily employer profiles highlight the best entry level jobs and offer innovative job search tips. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:54:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jen http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-14425 Jen Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:12:44 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-14425 SERIOUSLY DELAYED FOLLOW UP, But I meant to imply that between March and August I had 100 applications! Not all in one day. Fortunately, number 93 was the lucky number and I have been happily employed ever since! (I still read your posts though, and pass them on to others who are still searching). Jen SERIOUSLY DELAYED FOLLOW UP,
But I meant to imply that between March and August I had 100 applications! Not all in one day. Fortunately, number 93 was the lucky number and I have been happily employed ever since! (I still read your posts though, and pass them on to others who are still searching).

Jen

]]> By: Devon http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-12515 Devon Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:37:49 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-12515 Even if you are incapable of going solo, it can still suck having to follow someone else's lead all the time. It doesn't suddenly stop sucking, just because of the alternatives. But yeah, you'd get further by learning how a boss has managed to keep a company afloat than by moping about your lower position. Even if you are incapable of going solo, it can still suck having to follow someone else’s lead all the time. It doesn’t suddenly stop sucking, just because of the alternatives.

But yeah, you’d get further by learning how a boss has managed to keep a company afloat than by moping about your lower position.

]]> By: Deidre http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9517 Deidre Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:51:01 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9517 I graduated in May of last year and still have yet to find a job! I done a bunch of internships, but somehow cannot land a job. I send out so many applications a day, make the calls, yet still...nothing. My major was broadcasting/journalism and it seems like no entry-level jobs exist in this industry. I've been considering looking for a paid internship...but it's almost impossible to find someone who will hire a college grad! I agree with spending a lot of time on the apps. But I feel like if I'm not sending out a lot...I'm not making any effort. I graduated in May of last year and still have yet to find a job! I done a bunch of internships, but somehow cannot land a job. I send out so many applications a day, make the calls, yet still…nothing.
My major was broadcasting/journalism and it seems like no entry-level jobs exist in this industry. I’ve been considering looking for a paid internship…but it’s almost impossible to find someone who will hire a college grad!
I agree with spending a lot of time on the apps. But I feel like if I’m not sending out a lot…I’m not making any effort.

]]> By: Willy Franzen http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9455 Willy Franzen Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:20:54 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9455 Kristin, Now that I've read Jen's comment again, I think that you're right. With that said, the same argument applies. You need to find the happy medium between quantity and quality. I lean towards putting a huge effort into getting a handful of jobs rather than putting a lesser effort into trying to get a ton of jobs. Kristin,

Now that I’ve read Jen’s comment again, I think that you’re right. With that said, the same argument applies. You need to find the happy medium between quantity and quality. I lean towards putting a huge effort into getting a handful of jobs rather than putting a lesser effort into trying to get a ton of jobs.

]]> By: Kristin http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9454 Kristin Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:24:09 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9454 Willy, I hate to speak for Jen (especially if I'm wrong!), but I believe she meant she hit 100 TOTAL applications. Not that she sent 100 applications in one day... Willy,

I hate to speak for Jen (especially if I’m wrong!), but I believe she meant she hit 100 TOTAL applications. Not that she sent 100 applications in one day…

]]> By: Willy Franzen http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9434 Willy Franzen Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:09:13 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9434 Jen, If you're sending out 100 applications per day, then you obviously are willing to work hard, but can you give each application the attention it deserves at that rate? I don't think so. Let's say you spend 10 hours per day applying. That means that you're looking at 6 minutes per application. That's not going to cut it. What if you spent 10 hours on one application? 5 hours on 2 apps? 2 hours on 5 apps? 1 hour on 10 apps? There's a happy medium somewhere. You need quality and quantity, but it's hard to fault you for putting in the hours to get a job. Jen,

If you’re sending out 100 applications per day, then you obviously are willing to work hard, but can you give each application the attention it deserves at that rate?

I don’t think so.

Let’s say you spend 10 hours per day applying. That means that you’re looking at 6 minutes per application.

That’s not going to cut it.

What if you spent 10 hours on one application? 5 hours on 2 apps? 2 hours on 5 apps? 1 hour on 10 apps? There’s a happy medium somewhere. You need quality and quantity, but it’s hard to fault you for putting in the hours to get a job.

]]> By: Jen Clinton http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9433 Jen Clinton Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:42:26 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9433 Thanks again for these tips... I graduated in May, and since mid-March have been applying/job-searching like crazy. I wish I was kidding when I said I hit 100 applications today. The last one reminded me of a concept I read on another blog, Careerealism (http://www.careerealism.com/). You have to think of yourself as a business-of-one; anything an organization does to keep itself in business, apply it to yourself, including being able to market and sell what you've got. Thanks again for these tips… I graduated in May, and since mid-March have been applying/job-searching like crazy. I wish I was kidding when I said I hit 100 applications today.

The last one reminded me of a concept I read on another blog, Careerealism (http://www.careerealism.com/). You have to think of yourself as a business-of-one; anything an organization does to keep itself in business, apply it to yourself, including being able to market and sell what you’ve got.

]]> By: Zack Stone http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9421 Zack Stone Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:48:08 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9421 The only way to perform the best at an interview is to relax, be confident, know your history like the back of your hand story wise, and be prepared to show how your work experiences make you the best candidate for the job. Also showing you are enthusiastic about the job is important. The best way to get a job is through networking, sending out cold emails, and applying for jobs online all at the same time. Its hard work but it will pay off at some point if your resume and cover letter are good enough. It is true that resumes are just to a snapshot of who you are but not in this economy where requirements are strict and there is extreme competition among the best candidates. You need a well-written resume with relative work experience to get the job you're applying for. With the help I've received from family, friends, and many business professionals in the past year I believe I can write a good resume/cv. Feel free to email me at one of my email addresses for some feedback if you'd like- karatezack18@hotmail.com . Yes I did karate back then and was 18 when I made the email address. The only way to perform the best at an interview is to relax, be confident, know your history like the back of your hand story wise, and be prepared to show how your work experiences make you the best candidate for the job. Also showing you are enthusiastic about the job is important. The best way to get a job is through networking, sending out cold emails, and applying for jobs online all at the same time. Its hard work but it will pay off at some point if your resume and cover letter are good enough. It is true that resumes are just to a snapshot of who you are but not in this economy where requirements are strict and there is extreme competition among the best candidates. You need a well-written resume with relative work experience to get the job you’re applying for. With the help I’ve received from family, friends, and many business professionals in the past year I believe I can write a good resume/cv. Feel free to email me at one of my email addresses for some feedback if you’d like- karatezack18@hotmail.com . Yes I did karate back then and was 18 when I made the email address.

]]> By: Thom Ransom http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9377 Thom Ransom Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:28:28 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9377 Though a bit crass at times, I agree with your points. For us gen-Y professionals, these seem like the kind of things those before us were forced to consider before joining the workforce back in the day. Special consideration should be put towards points 1,2 & 6: 1.) You may be a dime a dozen on paper but one of a kind under more amiable circumstances. Flash those pearly whites and make someone feel like they just made a friend. 2.) There's a lot to say for humility. Jesus new this, Carnegie new this, now your readers know this. 6.) "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to speak and remove all doubt." ~ Lincoln (I can dig it) Thanks again guys. -Thom Though a bit crass at times, I agree with your points. For us gen-Y professionals, these seem like the kind of things those before us were forced to consider before joining the workforce back in the day. Special consideration should be put towards points 1,2 & 6:
1.) You may be a dime a dozen on paper but one of a kind under more amiable circumstances. Flash those pearly whites and make someone feel like they just made a friend.
2.) There’s a lot to say for humility. Jesus new this, Carnegie new this, now your readers know this.
6.) “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool then to speak and remove all doubt.”
~ Lincoln (I can dig it)

Thanks again guys.
-Thom

]]> By: Grads Still Looking for Work… « UIS Career Development Center http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9343 Grads Still Looking for Work… « UIS Career Development Center Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:23:08 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9343 [...] still looking for work, or anyone who is searching for an entry level job should check out the New Grads: What It Takes to Get an Entry Level Job article. This article discusses the “10 Things You Need to Know to Land an Entry Level [...] [...] still looking for work, or anyone who is searching for an entry level job should check out the New Grads: What It Takes to Get an Entry Level Job article. This article discusses the “10 Things You Need to Know to Land an Entry Level [...]

]]> By: Amy Fields http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-9335 Amy Fields Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:04:18 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-9335 I would just like to say thank you and I will be sending my friends this to read. I graduated last year but have many friends which I feel will benefit from reading this. I have to say that I've lived and experienced just about everything on this list, I wish I had seen this one year ago because it might have saved me quite a bit of stress. I'm currently looking for a new job and as difficult as it can get I will have these ten motivating ideas to refer to if I should ever feel discouraged. I'm so glad I happen to come across this today, and thanks again! I would just like to say thank you and I will be sending my friends this to read. I graduated last year but have many friends which I feel will benefit from reading this. I have to say that I’ve lived and experienced just about everything on this list, I wish I had seen this one year ago because it might have saved me quite a bit of stress. I’m currently looking for a new job and as difficult as it can get I will have these ten motivating ideas to refer to if I should ever feel discouraged. I’m so glad I happen to come across this today, and thanks again!

]]> By: Jamie Favreau http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-8990 Jamie Favreau Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:09:20 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-8990 These are great ideas. Thanks for sharing! These are great ideas. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Ted Williams http://www.onedayonejob.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-an-entry-level-job/#comment-8963 Ted Williams Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:08:39 +0000 http://www.onedayonejob.com/?p=6503#comment-8963 I love number 10 and number 2 now has a new meaning for me. Most of the job hunt comes down to doing things. Take a class. Talk to somebody. Go volunteer. Run a marathon. Buy a friend a cup of coffee. Help a buddy promote his blog. Do things. The easiest way to get a job also happens to be the hardest way: doing things so well that you gain a reputation. It's impossible to gain a reputation by sending your resume to hundreds of places online. Do things, it works better. Great article Jason. I love number 10 and number 2 now has a new meaning for me. Most of the job hunt comes down to doing things. Take a class. Talk to somebody. Go volunteer. Run a marathon. Buy a friend a cup of coffee. Help a buddy promote his blog. Do things.

The easiest way to get a job also happens to be the hardest way: doing things so well that you gain a reputation. It’s impossible to gain a reputation by sending your resume to hundreds of places online. Do things, it works better.

Great article Jason.

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