Recently graduated? These entry-level positions have the fastest rising number of vacancies

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!

1. A breath of fresh air through your LinkedIn profile: Make sure your profile is completely up to date and stands out for recruiters. Not unimportant:show that you are available for work by enabling the 'open to work' feature. In addition, a good profile picture also helps.
2. Describe and supplement skills: If your eye has fallen on that one dream job, while you do not yet have all the right skills according to the vacancy, don't be discouraged! See how you can use your current skills. Maybe you have no management experience, but you have been a mentor to someone of the same level as you. Are certain skills required? An online course to develop them can help give you more confidence in your application. LinkedIn now has nearly 1000 hours of free online courses. There is bound to be something that will help you on your way to your new job.
3. Your network is key: LinkedIn data shows that recent graduates have significantly expanded their online network:the number of LinkedIn connections increased by 11% in the first six months after graduation in 2020, compared to the same six months in 2019. Try with relevant people to arrange a (virtual) coffee moment. From there you build a steady network.

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.