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Tuesday, 29th of June 2010

Remember a few years or months back when you got that first graduate job? Remember the feeling of satisfaction and pride (and maybe a little bit of fear)? Well if you are on second-jobber.com, the chances are that you are looking to experience it all over again.

However, those great feelings didn't come for free, they came because the job hunt itself was over - something that can be a nervous, adrenaline inducing experience which at times for many was demoralising, disheartening and even depressing.

Unfortunately, that's part of the package of job hunting - the good, the bad and the ugly come hand in hand. A positive point is that there is usually less 'ugly' when looking for your second job. Because you are currently employed there is less pressure to get a job, mentally as well as financially. This doesn't mean that your second job is any less important, in fact it can often be more important than the first graduate job you landed - you are now grabbing the wheel more firmly and steering your career path by choosing which second job to go for.

More blogs are to come on what jobs to go for; should I stay in exactly the same field/job title? If not, how far should I, and can I, stray? What is the most beneficial option for me to take? These are all questions that will be answered, for now just keep in mind your end goals. If you want to do something completely different, make sure it is what you really want to do, grass often looks greener, bushier and brighter on the other side. Selling the experience on your CV may also take some additional work if you are changing career lanes as well. More to come on that also!

The fundamental principle is that choosing your second job should be towards an end target. The questions you should be asking yourself are what experience will I be gaining from this job that will look great on my CV when I take the next step. Thinking this far in advance may seem a little daunting but it will prove to be extremely beneficial, even if 'the plan' doesn't turn out the way you'd planned. On this note, it is important to say that the plan 99% of the time does not turn out how you expected, simply because of unforeseeable affecting factors, but you get to that end goal in a different manner and method.

Looking for your second job is an exciting time, not only because you are beginning to mould and shape your career but also because most people enjoy their second job a lot more than their first. Understandably, with experience you are immediately given more trust, responsibility and usually, more enjoyable tasks to tackle. Keep focused on what you want to do now and eventually you will find your second jobber experience to be an immensely satisfying one.