How to prepare for your first graduate job or internship

Before you start any new job, especially if your first graduate job straight out of university, it’s normal to feel anxious: self-doubting one minute to excited and confident the next. But there’s no need to worry – at Enterprise we have helped thousands of students transition from student life to working life.

Watch our webinar as we help you understand what's expected of you in the first days of your new job, as well as providing you with the essential advice that will ensure you make the most of this fantastic opportunity you’ve worked so hard in earning. Our presenter for this session is:

Graeme Butler - UK Recruitment Manager - Enterprise Rent-A-Car:
  / graemebutler  

Want to be part of a company that has made a true commitment to recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent? Search for our latest graduate jobs and internship opportunities in your area and see where we can take you on your career journey. Visit: https://careers.enterprise.co.uk/

#employability #careertips #graduatejobs

0:00 Introduction to how to prepare for your first graduate job
2:01 Working long hours is not the way to impress your manager.
3:58 Say yes... but not to everything.
6:10 Remember people's names
8:51 Why you should join work committes and networks
10:08 Don't be shy - share your perspective
12:08 Focus on your core job
13:55 Being organised in your first job gives you a great start
15:35 Does dress code matter in your first graduate job?
17:17 You can't read people's minds - ask questions!
18:00 Understand how you learn as you train for your first job
18:49 Better to avoid office politics
19:23 Mentoring in your first graduate job is a two-way process
20:25 It's natural to be scared as you start your career
22:09 Work towards small improvements - every day
22:58 Why you shouldn't add your colleagues to your social media
23:57 How to get to know colleagues while working from home
26:18 Why you should connect with your manager before starting your job
27:36 Final thoughts