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The
current marketplace is relatively buoyant and as
a result many candidates will have a wide choice
of vacancies available to them. Others will still
find it difficult to find the right opportunity.
This general guide covers the main areas to help
you maximise your chances of securing the position
you want. The suggestions made focus on those who
are looking for permanent roles, as undoubtedly
it is easier, and more effective, to use a consultancy
if you are looking for contract work.
Regularly review all relevant media and respond
to advertisements promptly. If you are currently
out of work, and cost is a consideration, use your
local library. Most hold all the quality national
papers, a selection of local papers, and trade press.
Do not waste job hunting time and money by ignoring
parameters given within advertisements in terms
of experience, qualifications, age, languages etc.
Many nationally advertised positions receive response
rates in excess of 200 applications and those that
do not meet the basic criteria will be weeded out
by companies at the first stage.
When applying, ensure that your covering letter
refers to the advertisement and addresses the key
requirements stated. Check that comments in your
CV are relevant for the position.
Write to companies that are not advertising. But
be focused - target companies that are growing,
and where your experience will be relevant. You
will already be aware of many companies that operate
in similar sectors to your present and past employers,
but use library sources to help expand and refine
this list. Look at similar industries, as well as
direct competition.
Don't ignore smaller companies as they can often
be the ones that are expanding quickly and have
increasing recruitment needs. If writing speculatively,
try and find out the name of the person you would
be likely to report to and write to them, stating
what you could offer to the organisation. This can
be more productive than writing to the company chairman
or personnel department.
Write down all your own contacts, both personal
and business. If unemployed, let them know that
you are looking. They can be a useful source of
information, even if no direct opportunities arise.
If you are currently employed, still use your network
but the approach may need to be more discreet. Attend
seminars and events, particularly industry specific
ones, where you are likely to meet potential employers.
A good consultancy will ensure that you gain maximum
exposure to the opportunities available and will
give you general advice on your career as well as
introduce you to specific opportunities.
New-isg give you access to unadvertised
vacancies with market leaders in your chosen discipline.
Constructive advice can be provided by experienced
consultants on setting career objectives, evaluation
of contract/permanent options, CV presentation,
interview techniques and job search.
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