You have graduated and are ready to enter the job market after spending all those hours in school. But how do you do that? To help recent graduates find a job, LinkedIn researched which 10 starter positions in the Netherlands experienced the greatest growth in the number of vacancies. What seems? In particular, positions with a digital background and jobs in construction dominate the list. LinkedIn shares the top 10 functions with you, as well as some tips to stand out to your potential first employer as a recent graduate.
Getting started with your digital skills or in the construction sector
If you are looking for an online marketer, project manager or front-end developer, there is a good chance that there are many vacancies for this. LinkedIn's data analysis shows that talent is in high demand for positions with digital components and functions that help increase the online visibility of companies. The growing demand for recently graduated construction specialists is also striking. Can't wait to enter the job market?
This is the complete overview of the top 10 positions with the fastest growing number of vacancies for starters:
1. Online marketer
2. Commercial Real Estate Specialist
3. Frontend Developer
4. Full Stack Engineer
5. Electrical Engineer
6. Mechanical Engineer
7. Project Manager
8. Construction Management Specialist
9. Product Manager
10. Cloud Engineer
3 tips to increase your chances
As a recent graduate you are just around the corner on the labor market, and you often have not gained much relevant work experience. With these three tips we will help you on your way!
Although it may not seem like it right away, as a starter, despite the pandemic, there are many opportunities. You are largely in control of using it yourself. Don't be guided by the skills you don't already have, but see how you can supplement or develop them further. And be patient in the application process: after a number of applications, reaching that one nice starter job that opens your career path is completely worth it.