By Saamiyah Abdoollah:
In today’s competitive job market and with the Covid -19 pandemic, it’s difficult to obtain your dream job with excellent academic qualifications alone. You need to put in some extra work to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
“ Undoubtedly, university holidays are meant to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. However, you can also spend some time to build your CV. …. “
Tips to boost up your cv being a student
Find a part-time job
In most countries, students are allowed to work and study at the same time and Mauritius is no exception to the rule. Even if you take a job that is not related to your field of study, it demonstrates that you are capable of handling responsibilities and coping with other tasks for which you are unprepared. Furthermore, you will have a definite advantage over other students who will be completing their degree course without any practical working experience. Employers are keen to recruit those are proactive, enthusiastic and who have acquired some experience. beforehand.
Take short time internship
Many business enterprises provide students with brief work experience through internships so as help them acquire experience and understand how a business is operated on a daily basis. You may contact the firm in which you’re interested to secure a job and ask if you may work for them for a week or two. These placements are typically unpaid but they are opportunities to gain maturity, interact, socialise with people, and demonstrate to potential employers that you are willing to work hard, learn and enhance your skills. Internships help young people to make a headway in life and build up their career.
Participate in volunteer work
Volunteering is not only a rewarding experience, but it also adds value to your resume. Voluntary work helps young people to develop soft, communication, time management and leadership skills. Besides, it helps them to acquire virtues like humility, patience and perseverance. Through voluntary work, one becomes a good citizen who will be making a difference in the life of others..
Fine tune Your LinkedIn Profile
Most companies scan LinkedIn to look for potential employees, so it’s a good idea to start creating your profile today. The more comprehensive it is, the more effectively it will help you secure a job. Devote some time to update your profile with any work experience, networking and include details of your contribution in organisations in which you devoted your time and energy for the benefit of society at large. Make contact with your instructors, other students, and people you’ve already worked with during internships. They may have something to offer you ..
Do Some Freelance Work
Freelance work is flexible and may even help you make a little extra money. It also helps you to build up a portfolio and gain know how and experience in competitive and creative sectors such as graphic design, copywriting, and web development.
