Are you just sat there waiting for the job to come to you?
That does not happen, because you are educated have your degree does not mean the job will come looking for you, you have to do something to get what you want.
So what do you do?
First you need a CV and forget about it being generic if you are applying for advertised vacancies, it needs to reflect the position you are applying for. Many positions that are advertised are looking for very specific skills, so, read the advertisement carefully adjust your CV accordingly, but do not lie, you will be found out eventually.
Knock on doors, this where a generic CV is required, but you need to be aware what is the market looking for, highlight your skills, be aware of keywords, these are important. A good example is language skills, in this day and age of globalization language skills are a must. Visit commercial centres, industrial areas and financial centres. These areas need more than just the obvious for example Financial centres require support services to function. Persistence pays off.
Network, I cannot stress the importance of networking, visit trade fairs, forums and exhibitions, take along your CV and talk to people. Get their business cards and later contact the person you spoke to thanking them for their time and show an interest in their company, even such sites as LinkeIn and Viadeo join the various forums on these sites.
Many jobs are simply not advertised and are usually filled by networking.
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