A lot of the work we do at Career Contacts is centered around supporting candidates in their job search. One of the most challenging groups to find rewarding and meaningful work are new (high school and University) grads. As if landing that first job isn’t hard enough, they are now having to deal with less roles available, remote onboarding and limited excitement over building new relationships! What we find is that the core challenges are: Being able to demonstrate skills and experience since this may be your first work opportunity Assumptions made about maturity, reliability, and responsibility that are often perpetuated in the workforce The lack of confidence in hiring managers to onboard remotely PRO TIP: Our HR Consultants at Career Contacts are equipped to support hiring managers to feel confident onboarding, managing, rewarding, and providing feedback – all remotely! For new grads specifically, when taking on your job search, here are a few things to remember: Take the time to write a proper resume and cover letter First impressions matter and this will be your first introduction to the place you’re hoping to work for, so you want to make yours count! Take note of any applicable skills that …
