After doing a multi-media journalism degree I feel as though there are not many jobs that I would not be confident in applying for. Anyone who says that journalism is not a valid degree course should spend a week in my shoes before they start to criticise. However, for prospective employers this is not an option. It is up to me to convince employers that I am worthy of the job in question, I can�t expect brilliant
graduate jobs to fall into my lap without any effort.
I have set my sights on applying for a job at a notorious intelligence agency. You may ask how a journalism student could possibly be qualified to work in intelligence but I have deduced that I would actually be the perfect candidate�who could be more apt for the task than an investigative journalist, master of inquisition and gatherer of information in order to write interesting, accurate and unbiased reports for others to read. A thorough knowledge on human rights and international relations with a dash of international law, what more could you want? Have I used my excellent communication skills to persuade you yet or should I tell you another 20 reasons why I would be perfect for the job?
Do you see where I am going with this because it is my intention to prove that whatever your skill, you have a way of talking it round so that it is perfect for almost any job. You have a degree in philosophy perhaps but carry designs on a job in events management? Easy! Your training to think �outside the box� has given you creativity without boundaries. You like doing things different so they stand out, you have the ability to analyse and problem solve the tiniest details and your argument technique is a fine art. Any client can be talked round with your calculated reasoning and you can alter any point of view to your way of thinking. You are also flexible, a leader and good with people of all ages.
The only thing you need to secure a pretty spanking graduate job is to have a good database of potential candidates to bestow your application form to. Striking a good balance between intelligence, confidence and humility can be varied from job to job depending on what the application form tells you it wants you to write. Listen to your instincts and go for the
jobs you want but don�t ever lie. There are excellent skills that any degree gives you it�s just about finding the right outlet to apply them and the best way to sell yourself.
So go on, think outside the box and capture your dream graduate jobs.
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Sarah Maple writing about
graduate jobs
