Choosing your career is one of the most important decisions in life. And Paper Industry might not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a field to pursue a career in. Unless it is your family business or you know some of your closed ones work in the paper industry field. In this blog, I have mentioned some job search tips for paper industry that you must know if you are a newbie to the industry and are trying to build a career here.
Let’s dive right in!
Tip #1 Do Your Own Research Over Some Targeted Companies
You are already planning to start a career in the paper industry and might have probably gone through the websites of some famous paper mills in your area. Some mills are small scale and work in a limited manner whereas some mills are large scale and thus can provide you huge scope for your personal and professional growth.
I would suggest you do in-depth research on the major paper mills that have their international presence. It’s always good to start with the basics of the industries like the turnover, the clients, the employee-employer relationships, the working environment, the work-life balance, etc.
Tip #2 Clear the Role You Want To Play
As a beginner, you might be confused about what role you should be playing in a paper mill. When it comes to working in the industrial sector, your experience and knowledge matter more than your degrees.
Select a role that is supported by your knowledge. If you belong from a mechanical or chemical background, you would perform well in the production lane. Whereas, if you are good with maths or technical aspects, you would do good in the accounts or technical field.
Be clear with your strengths and try to enhance those. Not to forget the most cliche but the most important statement,
Practice makes man & woman perfect
Tip #3 Adjust your resume according to each job
Make sure your resume presents you as the best fit for the job you are applying to. Your resume speaks a lot about you even before you stand in front of the interviewer.
You might need to apply to two different firms at the same time. In this case, you should adjust your resume accordingly. It is okay to spice up a few things on the resume. As long as it is written with honesty and stays true to its statements.
Be clear in what you are good at. Precise the names of operations or machines, or even the type of paper you are good at making. This counts as your specialty.
Tip #4 Create your online presence
As have been said by many, having an online presence is a need of today’s civilization. Build your online portfolios and keep your profile updated on the job portals.
Recruiters are always visiting new and up to date profiles. Remember, online profiles get more noticed than the regular ones.
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Tip #5 Develop and utilize your network
Your social network plays an important role when it comes to grabbing a job. The more you are connected with the people who work in the pulp and paper industry, the more you will be updated with the latest trends and technologies in the field.
Connect online with the people who work in the paper industry
Read about the innovations and news related to the paper industry. I have often noticed that the people who work at big positions in the industries, share their personal stories over online portals. Following such people will give you a perspective of looking towards things.
So these were some of the basic job search tips for the paper industry which I think you should know before starting a career in the paper industry. If you have something more to share with our audience, please post it in the comments below.
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