{"id":8370,"date":"2018-11-28T19:16:33","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T18:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/?p=8370"},"modified":"2021-04-29T09:25:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T07:25:16","slug":"time-is-running-out-kickstart-your-career-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uchceu.es\/campus-life\/en\/time-is-running-out-kickstart-your-career-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Time is running out: kickstart your career now"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re near the end of your degree and close to beginning your career, you may have many conflicting feelings. After so much time working hard to overcome all those academic hurdles, the finish line is now in sight.<\/p>\n

graduation is nearly here!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You need just to make one last push<\/strong> to achieve your dream: you have that determination you need to keep going, but you\u2019re probably feeling a little bit of panic and trepidation at the thought of graduation \u2013 you may even want to go back to the beginning! After all, you\u2019ve spent several clearly structured and planned years at university, but now you\u2019re coming to a stage in your life where there\u2019s uncertainty: where will your first job<\/strong> be and what will it be like?<\/p>\n

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At the CEU Cardenal Herrera University we can help you plan for your future career.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To\u00a0tackle the career challenges <\/strong>ahead of you,\u00a0you\u2019ll have to undertake another journey for which you\u2019ll need a different approach \u2013 the hurdles you\u2019ll be faced with won\u2019t be the same, but you still need to work hard to get to the end and reach your goal.<\/p>\n

To do this and succeed in the career challenges you\u2019ll have to deal with, you need to think carefully about the strategy which will lead to success.<\/p>\n

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    You\u2019ll always be welcome at CEU<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s important to remember where you started from. The place where you studied the degree which you loved. Remember us and come back whenever you want to.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    You\u2019ll always be welcome at CEU.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Come back to your alma mater<\/em> for any advice or support, just as you did during your degree. But also remember to tell us all about your achievements<\/strong>. We are very proud of our graduates\u2019 achievements and we want to know about them and share them with the world.<\/p>\n

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      Tailor each of the applications you make to the job on offer<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Soon, you\u2019ll have to compete in the job market. To be successful, you\u2019ll need to prepare properly \u2013 in fact, searching for a job is real, hard work in itself.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Sign up for the Career Center to gain access to a range of job opportunities.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      You need to pay detailed attention to each job application<\/strong>, your CV<\/strong>, and your personal brand<\/strong> in general, and keep a close eye on the job offers that become available in the industry you\u2019re interested in. What would be really useful would be to be able to call on specialists who can provide you with guidance and training in how to find the right job, wouldn\u2019t it? That is exactly what you can get at the University\u2019s Careers Service<\/a><\/strong>, and you can also sign up for the Career Center<\/strong>, which will provide you with the latest news and vacancies in the industry of your choice.<\/p>\n

      YOU NEED TO PAY DETAILED ATTENTION TO EACH JOB APPLICATION, YOUR cv AND YOUR PERSONAL BRAND IN GENERAL, AND KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THE JOB OFFERS THAT BECOME AVAILABLE IN YOUR INDUSTRY<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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        Start networking<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Networking<\/strong> \u2013 in other words, meeting new people and making yourself a known quantity \u2013 is crucial for professional growth. It\u2019s an excellent way to find out about industry trends and possible vacancies. A good way to do this nowadays is by using online social networks, but it\u2019s also essential to network by getting out there and meeting people in person.<\/p>\n

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        CEU Alumni is the biggest alumni group in Spain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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        So, go to all the industry events you see and join those associations and organizations which can help you meet top professionals. Your first step should be to join the biggest alumni association in Spain, CEU Alumni<\/a>. <\/strong>\u00a0The group boasts more than 40,000\u00a0<\/strong>alumni<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0from CEU<\/strong>\u00a0who live and work right across Spain and 40 countries \u2013 <\/strong>who better to talk to about your professional interests?<\/p>\n

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          Make your dreams a reality<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Set your dreams as your goal and work hard to make them a reality<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0If you\u2019ve got an idea which you think could be the basis of a business, <\/strong>why not go for it and become your own employer?<\/p>\n

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          CEU Emprende can help you develop your business plan.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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            Keep on developing<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Society never stops changing and this means new requirements and new kinds of professional are always emerging. <\/strong>So, businesses continually seek ever more specialized professionals.<\/p>\n

            business continually seek ever more specialized professionals<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

            By continuing your academic development through a postgraduate <\/a>program<\/strong> and obtaining specialist skills, you can make sure you are ready for new challenges in the job market, both now and in the future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            If this post has stirred your interest, why not find out more about employability\u00a0here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

            If you want to learn about the entrepreneurial projects of CEU\u00a0alumni<\/a><\/strong>, read this<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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