Graduating from college is a feeling like no other — one that lasts until you realize the real world’s calling. College grads often feel overwhelmed when embarking on that first major job search, so it’s no wonder they often stumble on the road to post-graduate success. Set yourself up for success by avoiding these common job search mistakes:

Cut-and-Paste Presentation

The fine art of resume building and cover letter writing should be part of every college education, but unfortunately most graduates complete commencement without ever getting real guidance on presenting themselves on paper. Seek advice on crafting a resume and writing cover letters from your alma mater’s career development center, your local adult learning center or from recruiting experts. It’s an investment that will serve you well in your job searches for years to come.

Casting Too Wide a Net

If you’re new to the working world, you may not know where to start with your job search. A common mistake recent college grads make when embarking on a job search is applying for too many jobs at once, even multiple positions with the same company. Your chances of success are much higher if you approach the job search with a specific goal in mind. A staffing firm can assist you in setting career goals and getting on track with an employer who will help you meet these goals.

Aiming Too High

You know you’ve worked hard for that newly minted diploma, and it’s tempting to assume that employers will be dazzled enough by your education to overlook your lack of experience. This is especially true if you’ve graduated with a degree in a field you’ve never actually worked in. Working with a staffing firm is the best way, hands down, to get the valuable experience that employers look for. Staffing experts can help guide you into jobs that are the right fit for your level of education and experience.

Ignoring Temporary Jobs

So many college graduates neglect to consider temping as a way to enter the job force until they’ve had little or no success finding full-time, permanent positions. The opposite approach works much better. Temporary job assignments are a great way to ease through the transition from student to employee while also gaining experience to build your resume. With temp-to-hire positions, you may also get the opportunity to go to permanent employment when you’ve gotten the hang of the job.

For new graduates, entering the working world can be a rude awakening. Staffing Partners’ recruitment experts are ready to help match you with the perfect post-college job and set you on a course for career success.