HOW TO…
JOB SEARCH IN JANUARY
CHRISTMAS and the New Year bring about a period of reflection and resolution and you may start thinking about changing jobs or renewing your hunt for work .
The top 5 reasons for looking for a new job in the New Year are as follows:
1. More money
2. Job satisfaction
3. Career development
4. Discontent in current role
5. Desire for a less stressful job
By using the following advice you can take steps now to ensure that 2013 works for you.
Update your CV If you’ve not been able to secure an interview, it could be down to your CV. Make sure you tailor it to each job application. Most recruiters scan CVs, spending less than 15 seconds on your first page so get to the good stuff early.
Plan your assault Run your job search like a military campaign. Rather than simply firing off application after application, compare what you want to do with what you are qualified to do. Other career options may open up for you.
Social networking If you haven’t begun looking for jobs on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, you are missing out.
Make contacts Chatting to recruiters informally and keeping up to date with their companies is a great way to find out about jobs before anyone else. Get on Twitter or LinkedIn and connect with them. Be useful, link to interesting news and ask questions. Make phone calls and arrange to meet for coffee. What’s the worst that could happen?
Clean up your act Most recruiters will Google your name, so make sure you keep those sites like Facebook private.
Christmas and the New Year bring about a period of reflection and resolution and you may start thinking about changing jobs or renewing your hunt for work .
The top 5 reasons for looking for a new job in the New Year are as follows:
1. More money
2. Job satisfaction
3. Career development
4. Discontent in current role
5. Desire for a less stressful job
By using the following advice you can take steps now to ensure that 2013 works for you.
Update your CV If you’ve not been able to secure an interview, it could be down to your CV. Make sure you tailor it to each job application. Most recruiters scan CVs, spending less than 15 seconds on your first page so get to the good stuff early.
Plan your assault Run your job search like a military campaign. Rather than simply firing off application after application, compare what you want to do with what you are qualified to do. Other career options may open up for you.
Social networking If you haven’t begun looking for jobs on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook, you are missing out.
Make contacts Chatting to recruiters informally and keeping up to date with their companies is a great way to find out about jobs before anyone else. Get on Twitter or LinkedIn and connect with them. Be useful, link to interesting news and ask questions. Make phone calls and arrange to meet for coffee. What’s the worst that could happen?
Clean up your act Most recruiters will Google your name, so make sure you keep those sites like Facebook private.
