FINDING
THE RIGHT JOB
If you've decided
it's time to move on, consider what you really want from your next role.
Self-Evaluation
Self-evaluation is
critical but often overlooked when you start thinking about finding a job. Take
some time to assess what you've learnt in your last job, your strengths and
weaknesses and what areas you need to develop. Think about the type of role
that interests you and what type of organisation will be actively looking for
your skill set. This will help you clearly articulate to recruitment
consultancies and employers what you want to achieve from your next move.
Reflecting on your skill set will also help you market yourself and it's of
utmost importance that you differentiate how your skills and achievements make
you different from someone else with the same academic qualifications.
Research
Talk to recruitment consultancies
about the current market, which sectors are recruiting and how long the
recruitment process is currently taking. Ask for any market
update and salary
information and sign up for job alerts
that match your chosen role criteria.
Choosing A
Consultancy To Register With
Look for an
established, specialist consultancy that has a good reputation in the
marketplace. Although it is often worthwhile registering with more than one
agency it is important not to register with more than two to three agencies to
prevent your CV from being sent to the same organisation. Ask the consultancy
about the benefits of registering exclusively with them - good consultancies
will actively market your CV to their best clients and will also target
organisations on your behalf. Another factor to consider is whether the
consultants are working on a commission basis - they may not always be
objective when assisting with your job search. You should also choose a
consultancy that gives every consultant in your specialism access to your CV,
if not, you will only find out about the handful of roles that your consultant
is dealing with.
Networking
By being
well-networked, you are not only enabling yourself to tap into the 'hidden' job
market, but giving yourself a real advantage over other candidates. Your
network should include anyone who can assist you with a job search or career
move. It can include past and present co-workers, bosses, colleagues from
business associations and friends. Use tools like Linked In to expand your
network.
Search Job Boards
Research which
online job boards cater specifically for the industry you are looking to work
in. Once you have identified which job boards are appropriate use the search
engines to locate roles that match your discipline, job type, salary and
location. You could also create a user accounts to upload your CV (for
companies to find) but this can be a risky strategy as you have no idea whose
desk your CV may land on.
Read the Trade Press
For Your Sector
Whatever sector you
work in, it's critical to understand the issues affecting your profession or
industry sector and in-depth insight will put you ahead of your fellow job
seekers. You can also gain key information on who is moving roles to help you
target your job search.
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