University gradutates need to turn themselves into a TV-style "Apprentice" if they want to improve their chances of landing a job, according to new research.
A survey published today shows that NINETY-FIVE per cent of bosses are more likely to say "You're Hired!" when a job candidate has work experience
Youth unemployment is up a third compared with 2008 and 300,000 new graduates are about to hit the employment market tod
The research by web adverts site Gumtree.com shows that graduates with work experience are more knowlegable (67 per cent), more confident (44 per cent) and more committed (40 per cent).
Even professionals switching jobs should seek work experience with 80 per cent of employers rating it the most valuable step to a new career.
Recrutiment expert Denise Taylor, said: "Work experience is the best way to get your foot in the door to have a chance of a secure a permanent role.
"You only have to look at The Apprentice - the whole show is based around a stint of work experience in front of the cameras.
"It gives a candidate the chance to prove they are ar reliable, trustworthy and committed employee is key to impressing your prospective boss.
"With unemployment levels continuing to rise, there are now often hundreds of people applying for the same vacancies.
"Work experience is the perfect opportunity to show how much value you can add and make yourself indispensable in the work place."
Mark Lister from Gumtree.com said: "Despite the downturn in the jobs market, we are continuing to see a healthy supply of work experience and internship roles advertised through Gumtree.com.
"As well as advertising roles within their relevant sector on the website, those looking for invaluable work experience should also look at our ‘Student & Gradate’ listings.
"Currently there are work experience adverts in roles as diverse as working in an events company, within a hospital as a care assistant or as a subeditor on a technology website, right through to experience at a digital design agency, at an accountancy firm, within a new renewable energy start-up and at a diamond manufacturer."
Gumtree.com recruitment expert and author Denise Taylors’ top tips for getting a job
1. Talk to people - get out there and let as many people as you can know what you are looking for and why you will be great at a job. Talk with people who are doing the job to learn more about what’s involved and to build contacts.
2. Gain work experience - make sure you give your CV the edge. Secure work experience either from volunteering or taking an entry level job. The best place to start your search is online; sites such as Gumtree.com are great places to find out about volunteering opportunities and internships. It’s worth checking the site regularly to make sure you are on top of all the opportunities out there.
3. Go beyond a great CV - have a blog/personal web site to demonstrate how great you are with examples of work, testimonials and anything else that might be relevant. The examples can be from voluntary work and university projects not just paid employment.
4. Be clear why you want the job you are applying for - Read up as much as you can on what the job involves and look for examples from hobbies, voluntary experience and holiday jobs and include these in your CV and letter.
5. Research the company - find out as much as you can about the company, the industry, any potential challenges, it helps you stand out as your application can be targeted at the company and not appear like a generalised application.
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