Job searching can be time consuming, and it's often the case that people just job search without any real thought or strategy. This only increases the amount of time you need to search and can often lead to more knock backs, which can lead to a knock of confidence.
In this article we discuss the 4 key things to focus on to help make your job search more effective.
Make yourself an obvious fit for the job
It really has never been easier to apply for lots of jobs quickly. Write your CV, search for jobs and apply… easy! Hmm, not quite. Of course you can do this but it’s not necessarily going to put you in the best position for securing an interview.
We strongly suggest that you write your CV with the job you are applying for in mind. Read the advert in full, pick out the key skills, duties and the experience required and make sure you cover these off in your CV.
This can make your job application process slightly longer but it will also make your job applications fare more effective. If you can prove that you have all the necessary requirements for the job there is a far greater chance of your application being successful.
Remember LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a massive part of recruitment, from searching for candidates to cross referencing CV’s received. This is why it is so important that you make sure that you have updated your LinkedIn profile and it reflects what is on your CV.
If you’re not on LinkedIn then make sure you set up a profile… it really will help you on your mission to find a new job.
Job alerts
Setting up targeted job alerts is an easy way to reduce time on searching as jobs that fit you and your needs will be sent to you. It’s simple, free and quick to do, so don’t wait get them set up today!
Work with a recruitment agency
Call us, we’re consultants and we’re here to help. By calling and talking through exactly what you're looking for, your experience and your ambitions we can have a conversation with you and discuss opportunities that we feel will match your needs.
Plus not every job we have is advertised on job boards. In a market where talent is hard to find our clients are always on the look out, so by calling us you are giving yourself a better opportunity to discuss all avenues of opportunity rather than just applying for the jobs online.
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We hope this article has helped you focus on the most effective things to do when searching for your next job. If you're currently looking for a new opportunity then get in touch with us and let's get to work on finding you your next career move!
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