College students across the world are looking to land their first jobs these days. The graduating classes of the past couple of years struggled to find jobs and internships hiring came to a standstill during Covid.

But all is well and good for the graduating class of 2022. Companies have planned to employ 22% more fresh graduates than the previous years. And as per a recent report from the Labor Department, there are more than 11 million job openings in the United States right now.

There are more jobs than the number of graduates at the moment. There are students who are getting multiple job offers.

JESHOOTS.COM/Unsplash. Applying for your first job can be a nerve racking experience.

But even though the situation for fresh graduates and job hunting college students look great at the moment, you still need to be smart, confident and articulate to land the perfect offer. Researching, networking and preparing for your interview are the key steps for any job applied. You should show the hiring manager what you bring to the table, instead of why you need this job. You will always be more valuable to the firm and company you are applying to if you can showcase your strengths, your skills and how these skills can translate into profits for them. Here are some more helpful tips to land you your ideal job in the beginning of your career:

Alexis Brown/Unsplash. Utilize resources at your college and career fairs to land your first job.

Utilize your college resources :

College resources make it simple for you to find the right places to apply to. Most colleges have career centers, counselors and a lot of resources to help you through this overwhelming process. Attend a few workshops being offered at your college career center, brush up your resume and this will surely open a lot of doors for you. Career fairs are an excellent way to network and find the right opportunities.

Austin Distel/Unsplash. Job fairs and career counselors at college can help you immensely in getting your resume in order and getting your first interview.

Use social media to your benefit :

The Internet has endless resources to help you get through your job hunt. Make profiles on websites like LinkedIn and Indeed to stay updated with new job openings instantly. You can apply to a number of places with a single application through these recruiting websites.

Social media is also an excellent tool for researching a potential employer’s values, tradition and office culture.

Another important point to remember when applying to jobs online is to keep a clean profile. Find what information about you is out there and clean up any image damaging posts before they put a damper on your job hunt