How do you get a job with brilliant career prospects after graduating? And how can you show your best side - and make a positive impression on your new employer once you start that dream job?

Onespacemedia MD James Cotton joined us in Sookio Bootcamp week for a special careers day Q&A session with our Director Sue Keogh, in which they swapped essential tips to get your career off to a great start.

It’s a very candid and honest conversation - ideal if you’re starting your career in an agency, whether that's marketing, design, PR or web development.

Watch the video below for their tips and thoughts on:

• shining among the crowd of other applicants

• wowing your potential employer at an interview

• nailing your first week at a new job

• and starting a successful career

Part one: As a candidate

Sue and James kick off their conversation with a discussion about how can candidates show their best side and what, as an employer, are they looking for when hiring talent.

Tune in at 1:48 to find out:

• The skills employers are looking for in a graduate-level candidate

• How to shine in your CV and covering letter

• Best practice in interviews...what makes someone really shine? What mistakes do people make?

Part two: In the workplace

So you nailed your application and interview stage - congratulations, you’re hired! Now what?

Watch their conversation from 24:49 to find out:

• As someone just starting your career, how can you really impress in the first few days, weeks, months?

• What are those soft skills you need to develop?

• What are the challenges of working remotely as a new graduate in an agency?

• What mistakes do people make?

Part three: Looking ahead and building your career

Once you’re settled in in your new role, everything’s going well and you’re learning lots along the way…how can you make sure you stay on the right track and continue building your career?

Head to 34:17 to find out:

• What are those important things you can do early on that last a lifetime?

• How can you start building your network early on?

• Why it’s important to make the best impression - even if the position isn’t quite right for you
  
  

More job hunting advice, coming right up!

Want more insider’s tips on how to stand out in your CV, covering letter and job interview?

Watch this video series with Sookio Director Sue Keogh and Kelly Molson, founder of web development and design agency Rubber Cheese.

And continue your learning roll with this blog post on how to get a job in a marketing agency.