The advantages of the junior profile in business

Professionals at the beginning of their careers, junior profiles are sometimes left out of the pile of CVs by recruiters. However, recruiting a junior in your company brings its share of advantages. Enthusiasm, dynamism and a fresh outlook can compensate for the lack of experience characteristic of this type of profile. Let's take a closer look at their strengths in business. 

What is a junior profile?

A junior is defined as a profile with little experience in the professional world. Whether they are young graduates or people in retraining, juniors generally have less than 2 years of experience in the field in which they wish to work. However, the term does not refer to a specific number of years but to a status of beginner on the job market. This status, which is disadvantageous at first glance, nevertheless has a number of benefits for the companies that employ them. 

The advantages of the junior profile

The freshly graduated junior is just entering working life. His first job was an opportunity for him to prove himself. He is motivated and full of ambitions, fully invested  in his work. The recruit usually uses their energy, skills and knowledge to perform at their best. She will thus be able to highlight her sense of initiative and be a force for proposals. His fresh perspective will only contribute to the company and at the same time promote a positive employer brand. 

This dynamism is all the more interesting for the company because the junior does not have any bad habits. Indeed, these are acquired over time, with a certain amount of experience. He can thus adapt to the company's methods without having to get rid of bad habits. The junior can also adapt quite easily to new technologies and other software, which are increasingly used in companies. They are often already familiar with it. In addition, a junior candidate asks for a lower salary than an experienced or senior candidate. Finally, we can add that the junior is not totally devoid of experience since he will have done internships, or even a work-study program during his schooling! 

Advice for junior profiles

As we have seen, being a junior is not an absolute disadvantage in business. However, here are some tips for juniors in business.

We now know that the CV is crucial in the recruitment process. It determines the recruiter's first impression. And if the " Professional Experience" part is not the fullest part of a junior profile's CV, he or she can still highlight his or her training and skills. There is nothing to prevent you from indicating the software and languages you have mastered as well as your soft skills. It is even possible to talk about one's extracurricular experiences. Volunteering, associative projects, student jobs, hobbies: don't hesitate to indicate anything that can bring relevant skills for the position you are applying for.

The cover letter, on the other hand, can make all the difference. Avoid paying attention to your lack of experience and instead value your enthusiasm for the position. And why not adopt the same attitude during the job interview ?

Being a junior sometimes means being the target of clichés, just like senior profiles. However, this is not inevitable. This type of profile also has its strengths. They can be a real asset to the company they work for. 

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