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In order to gain experience, skills, and make yourself more accessible, you could begin by doing voluntary work. That is, working part-time or working on specific projects (which may well be a part of your studies). Another strategy is to seek work in a non-graduate position and utilise the opportunity to get access to a ‘graduate position’ in that, or another, organisation.
Cold Canvassing
Many jobs are not advertised formally and positions can be created and filled informally. In order to find out where these possible jobs are, and if you can be considered for them, you need to contact companies and orgaisations to find out. In many instances this requies you to develop a list of targeted possiblities and send them a copy of your resume together with a letter or request and introduction - called a speculative letter. It could be useful to send out a small number and follow each up with personal contact to ascertain your chances. Go to Application Letter Writing for further details.
The Careers Resources Centre's resources, newspapers, professional associations and the Internet are useful resources for obtaining lists of potential employers.
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