On average graduates apply for 12 roles before landing their first job, according to a survey commissioned by LinkedIn.<\/p>\n
The poll of 2,000 UK students and graduates also found that a quarter of applicants don\u2019t receive any feedback when unsuccessful \u2013 making it difficult to find ways to improve.<\/p>\n
The Students Have Your Say Survey, commissioned by the professional networking site, found that graduates don\u2019t believe they are ready to make the leap from education to employment.<\/p>\n
Almost two thirds of students (65%) don\u2019t feel ready for work and more than half (52%) feel that university hasn\u2019t taught them the skills required to find a job.<\/p>\n
However, LinkedIn\u2019s HE specialist, Charles Hardy, said: \u201cWe are already working closely with schools and universities, helping to educate students on the tools available to them to help with career mapping and job hunting\u201d.<\/p>\n
The latest research backs up previous findings from TotalJobs.com claiming that four in 10 graduates are still job hunting six months after graduating and a quarter remain unemployed after a year.<\/p>\n
Despite the time it takes for graduates to land a suitable role, the various bodies of research do suggest that they are trying to find work.<\/p>\n
A third of job-seeking graduates send off at least one application every single business day and the majority are happy to travel up to 35 miles to attend an interview.<\/p>\n
Mike Fetters, director of TotalJobs.com said: \u201cGraduates need to prepare themselves for the fact that it may take them a few months longer than they thought to find the job they want. Though the job hunting process can be long, graduate jobs are incredibly rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n
The path to finding a job for graduates could be made easier by tailoring applications to each individual role they apply for. Equally, an online presence could significantly boost chances of success.<\/p>\n
Professional networking site LinkedIn provides users with the opportunity to display their qualifications, work experience and portfolio to employers \u2013 something that 40% believed was just as important as having a resume.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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