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Job centres, career fairs can help graduates

Business cards can help you get a foot on the career ladder

Graduates looking for their first job out of university may benefit from attending a career fair or making an appointment with their uni's job centre

ABC News reported that for some students, these tried and true methods have helped them achieve job success.

Booking an appointment with a career counsellor helped finance and entrepreneurship student Melanie Rosner find her first role in a commercial banking training program.

She told the news source that she also chose to market herself using paper documents - including a cover letter and resume - which she sent to prospective employers in the post as a way to set herself apart from other applicants.

If you are starting to look for your first job or are contemplating a career change, it may be a wise idea to have personal business cards printed ahead of your next event.

Judy Gillespie of Florida Today writes that it is essential for jobseekers to approach each career fair with a defined plan.

Ahead of the event, she advises making a list of all the companies you are interested in networking with.

Once you arrive at the fair, you'll then have a targeted plan of who to speak to. You can even bring customised networking tools such as a tailored resume to help you stand out.

Another way to make an impact is to opt for eco business cards. This classy choice is a brilliant way to convey an image of authenticity and accountability.