What's an entry-level job and how do I land one?

Share you enthusiasm.

If you really want to land a job, it’s critical to show the employer you REALLY want it. Show the hiring team that you’re hungry for knowledge and eager to get to work. Enthusiastic candidates have a better chance of landing the job than those who don’t show any excitement for the role because employers can see they’re ready to dive right into projects.

Show your eagerness to learn.

Similar to sharing your enthusiasm, it’s important to show employers that you’re eager to learn. Entry-level jobs are designed for individuals who are still in the learning stage of their careers so they can get compensated for their efforts. If you can show that you’re serious about learning the skills for the job and excelling as an employee, you will stand out in a great way to employers.

Leverage your transferable skills.

You have more skills than you think! Think back to your summer jobs and part-time roles during college. What skills did you learn? What can be applied to other roles? If you worked in retail jobs, for example, a good transferable skill you could use to market yourself to employers is customer service. Or, if you worked as a camp counselor, you might have skills like management, event coordination, and public speaking to showcase.

Be connection-ready.

It’s never too early to start networking. In fact, it’s one of the best ways to land a job after college. Start to build relationships with people at companies you’d like to work for down the road. It can help you get the foot in the door after you graduate.

Everyone starts somewhere. If you can accomplish all of these things, you can land an entry-level job after college with ease. For more help, book an appointment with Longwood University Career Services.