I'm a Recent College Graduate - What Do I Have to Offer?

The following question recently crossed my desk:

"I am a recent college graduate and have never worked anywhere except at fast-food places and gas stations. How can I build a decent resume from that?"

Actually, this graduate has more going for her than she realizes. First of all, she needs to focus on where she is headed, career-wise. Do her college courses point her in the right direction? She can do a resume that shows her overall objective, followed by a summary of her skills and relevant courses, to show potential employers she knows her stuff. She should be sure to include her undergraduate degree and overall GPA (as long as it's above 3.0), and her GPA in her major, which should be significantly higher than the overall GPA.

There are plenty of items she could place on her resume, including her academic major (if it's relevant to where she wants to go), relevant coursework, academic honors, scholarship, co-op or internship, special projects, extracurricular activities... "What she learned while in college" could probably fill the resume if she thinks long and hard about it.

And she should not be so quick to belittle her experience working at fast-food outlets. Many such chains provide excellent managerial training for their staff, realizing that it's in their best interest to do so. More than likely, she learned the value of working with a team, of being in charge of a group of diverse people, of providing outstanding customer service; she may even have been selected to attend the chain's management training school.

In my own career, I managed a convenience store (too long ago to put on a resume now). The experience taught me how to balance cash receipts, how to multi-task (in the form of slicing lunch meat, performing the cash balance, and working a cash register), how to deal with customers in the most diplomatic way possible, and how to direct a group of part-time workers, molding these diverse personalities into a cohesive team all working toward a common goal. I certainly mentioned that experience on my resume back when it was more relevant.

There are also plenty of external resources available, including a great book by my good friend Louise Kursmark, called "Best Resumes for College Students and New Grads." Check it out, and for Pete's sake, recent students, don't just throw your hands up and decide you have nothing to offer an employer!

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2012 — Graduate — Sourcing Analyst — Procurement — Cameroon

Primary Purpose:   The Graduate - Sourcing Analyst is accountable to the Service Delivery Manager - working with the Sourcing teams by:   Providing analytical support on strategic sourcing projects and to contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable contracts delivering optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit. The Graduate (depending on experience) will be accountable for the identification, procurement and ongoing management of contracts.    Ensure that sound category management process is followed, and implementation is completed in accordance with RTP's process, documentation and governance requirements.   Required to conduct and implement contract management (eg: contract execution, implementation, supplier reviews) for assigned contracts or arising from sourcing projects they have executed.   To understand all Rio Tinto Policies and ensure that all work and behaviours are conducted within these guidelines.     Responsibilities:   Graduates would be expected to undertake tasks within the RTP 5 phases:   Fact base development - collecting and generating precise information and quality data about the sources and drivers of value creation through purchasing;   Strategy development - developing strategies to minimise total costs and maximise value, and to share this with key stakeholders targeting all aspects of cost and value;   Strategy implementation - developing a negotiation strategy, negotiating with suppliers, vendors and contractors, and making a final selection;   Contract implementation - developing and implementing the various plans required to ensure contract compliance and to allow the best possible savings capture; and   Contract management - managing contract implementation internally and externally by reinforcing roles and responsibilities, assessing performance, engaging and committing to the supplier relationship and communicating effectively about change.   Current / Future Projects:   Graduate would assist senior team members with the below projects, and in time would lead smaller projects by themselves: -       Sourcing projects for on site services or goods/equipment/materials -       Contract negotiation and drafting -       Contract management of key suppliers and performance improvement where necessary -       Category Strategy development -       Demand management   Challenges:   -       managing multiple tasks and priorities -       stakeholder management -       negotiation -       relationship building and management both internally and externally -       Flexibility   Living Arrangments:   Drivers license will be required for travelling purposes. Candidate must be willing to travel and stay in a range of accommodation from hotel to FIFO. May be site based roles if candidate/RTP requires different living arrangements.   Team Culture:   1.     Describe your team culture Fun and motivated, sociable and friendly team, fast paced, energetic, dealing with complex business problems to solve.   2.     How many members are in your team? Sourcing teams of about 2-5 people, working as part of a wider service delivery team, plus buyers; dealing with a diverse range of categories.   Candidate should have good level of English as a second language      Qualifications:   Degree Type:
Flexible Engineering (for example metallurgy, industrial, mechanical, electrical, chemical), Law, Logistics & Supply chain, Finance/ Accounting, Business/International Business/Economics/Management. Position is a procurement role, however, the potential to develop strong influencing skills is a required.   Legal ability to work in the country is mandatory

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Graduate - Sourcing Analyst - Procurement - Cameroon

Primary Purpose:

The Graduate - Sourcing Analyst is accountable to the Service Delivery Manager - working with the Sourcing teams by:

Providing analytical support on strategic sourcing projects and to contribute to the delivery of commercially favourable contracts delivering optimal value to the Rio Tinto Business Unit. The Graduate (depending on experience) will be accountable for the identification, procurement and ongoing management of contracts.

Ensure that sound category management process is followed, and implementation is completed in accordance with RTP's process, documentation and governance requirements.

Required to conduct and implement contract management (eg: contract execution, implementation, supplier reviews) for assigned contracts or arising from sourcing projects they have executed.

To understand all Rio Tinto Policies and ensure that all work and behaviours are conducted within these guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Graduates would be expected to undertake tasks within the RTP 5 phases:

Fact base development - collecting and generating precise information and quality data about the sources and drivers of value creation through purchasing;

Strategy development - developing strategies to minimise total costs and maximise value, and to share this with key stakeholders targeting all aspects of cost and value;

Strategy implementation - developing a negotiation strategy, negotiating with suppliers, vendors and contractors, and making a final selection;

Contract implementation - developing and implementing the various plans required to ensure contract compliance and to allow the best possible savings capture; and

Contract management - managing contract implementation internally and externally by reinforcing roles and responsibilities, assessing performance, engaging and committing to the supplier relationship and communicating effectively about change.

Current / Future Projects:

Graduate would assist senior team members with the below projects, and in time would lead smaller projects by themselves:
• Sourcing projects for on site services or goods/equipment/materials
• Contract negotiation and drafting
• Contract management of key suppliers and performance improvement where necessary
• Category Strategy development
• Demand management

Challenges:

• managing multiple tasks and priorities
• stakeholder management
• negotiation
• relationship building and management both internally and externally
• Flexibility

Living Arrangments:

Drivers license will be required for travelling purposes. Candidate must be willing to travel and stay in a range of accommodation from hotel to FIFO. May be site based roles if candidate/RTP requires different living arrangements.

Team Culture:

1. Describe your team culture
Fun and motivated, sociable and friendly team, fast paced, energetic, dealing with complex business problems to solve.

2. How many members are in your team?
Sourcing teams of about 2-5 people, working as part of a wider service delivery team, plus buyers; dealing with a diverse range of categories.

Candidate should have good level of English as a second language

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Degree Type:
Flexible
Engineering (for example metallurgy, industrial, mechanical, electrical, chemical), Law, Logistics & Supply chain, Finance/ Accounting, Business/International Business/Economics/Management.
Position is a procurement role, however, the potential to develop strong influencing skills is a required.

Legal ability to work in the country is mandatory

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Fresh Graduates Jobs- Standard Chartered Bank 2012 International Graduate Programme

Standard Chartered Bank – Programmes by Location
Nigeria International Graduate Programme Human Resources (Specialist Functions)
Human Resources partners with the business to provide valuable people-related services to drive sustained high performance. Our focus on attracting, engaging and retaining quality people who share our commitment enables us to collectively drive the business and achieve our goals.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, a degree in Human Resources is preferred though not essential.The legal right to work in the country for which you are applying.Fluency in English; a second language is considered beneficial.

FULL DETAILS: Standard Chartered Bank – Consumer Bank International Graduate Programme

Nigeria International Graduate Programme Coverage Corporate Finance (Wholesale Bank)
The Coverage Corporate Finance stream incorporates Origination Client Coverage (OCC), Strategic Client Coverage Group (SCCG) and Corporate Finance (CF). Together, these teams build and own client relationships; harnessing their collective knowledge and skills to give clients the best strategic advice.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree, any disciplineThe legal right to work in the country for which you are applyingFluency in English; a second language is considered beneficial

FULL DETAILS: Standard Chartered Bank – Wholesale Bank International Graduate Programme

Nigeria International Graduate Programme Transaction Banking (Wholesale Bank)
Every day billions of transactions are made around the world, and it’s the role of Transaction Banking to facilitate flows and manage the risks associated with this global trade. Our Transaction Banking team is one of the largest trade finance and US dollar clearing houses globally.

Entry Requirement

An undergraduate degree, any disciplineThe legal right to work in the country for which you are applyingFluency in English; a second language is considered beneficial

FULL DETAILS:http://www.standardchartered.com/careers/graduates/international_graduate_programme/wholesale_bank/

Nigeria International Graduate Programme Financial Markets (Wholesale Bank)
Financial Markets is perhaps the most well-known area of most investment banks, offering risk management, financing and investment services.
This team is where you’ll find our fast-paced trading floor. Between them the team originates, distributes and trades a range of products across Bonds, Foreign Currency, Commodities, Equities and Capital Markets.

Entry Requirement

An undergraduate degree, any disciplineThe legal right to work in the country for which you are applyingFluency in English; a second language is considered beneficial

FULL DETAILS: Standard Chartered Bank – Wholesale Bank International Graduate Programme

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Graduate Field Engineer - Cameroon

Role Synopsis

Field engineers at Baker Hughes deliver front-line technical services and solutions across our drilling, evaluation, completion and production technologies. These are hands-on roles, often outdoors and in demanding or harsh conditions, such as offshore on an oil rig or onshore in the desert.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

Field engineers are the key interface between Baker Hughes and our clients on the wellsite. You will be required to participate in the three-year LEAD Program to provide you with the ability to quickly become competent with our technologies and processes, enabling rapid career progression through a sequence of competency-based development steps.

LEAD involves theoretical and hands-on learning. It is flexible and adaptable to different job requirements and work environments. You will be assigned to a specific Baker Hughes product line whose activities may include:

artificial lift services

logging while drilling drill bits wireline activities specialty chemicals wellbore intervention drilling fluids cased hole completions coring systems sand control systems directional systems wellbore construction

You will be required to participate in developmental activities which will initially focus on acquiring basic knowledge while working under supervision and will progress to working unsupervised, with a broadening scope of knowledge and skills.

Depending upon your product line assignment, you will be involved in technical activities which could include;

Assembling and deploying down-hole equipment at base location prior to being dispatched to well-site. Down-hole equipment may be a combination of electrically, mechanically, or hydraulically activated and operated specialized equipment
Designing well-site interventions under supervision using simulation software packages
Analyzing rig-site performance data and recommending changes to product configurations
Assisting sales representatives in business development activities including presenting to clients under supervision

Basic Qualifications

As well as fluency in English (able to achieve Level 5 on a global English test) and the legal right to work in the country in the region in which you have applied without any restrictions, you will need:
A four-year technical degree or Master's, completed within the past 24 months, in chemical engineering
chemistry ( organic or inorganic) electrical engineering geology geosciences industrial engineering instrumentation engineering mathematics mechanical engineering mechatronics petroleum engineering physics another engineering-related subject. At least three of the following: a minimum grade point average of 3.5/4.0 (2.1) or equivalent relevant work experience evidence of practical / technical capability evidence of relevant extra-curricular activity.
Desired / Preferred Qualifications
We're looking for people with self-awareness, self-motivation and persistence as well as resilience and adaptability. You will also need to show creative problem-solving and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

A valid driver's license with a clean driving record may be required in some locations.

Other Details
There is no doubt that the job is demanding, both mentally and physically, especially in the early part of your career, when it is field-focused.

In the longer term, however, and once you have achieved the levels of competence we expect, Baker Hughes offers you the opportunity to progress into a variety of leadership roles. You may elect to stay and build your career in the field, or you can choose to work in operations management or move into product development, sales or another business support position.

Baker Hughes is an Equal Employment Affirmative Action Employer.

Desired Skills:

Employment Type: PERMANENT
Hours: FULLTIME

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