Ready to move on in your career and find a new job? Maybe financial difficulties mean you need to look for a second part-time hustle to tide you over? Whatever your reason for looking for a new job, there is no doubt that it is no longer as easy as it once was. Now that the economy isn’t doing as great as it was, employers are hiring fewer people, and are looking for the creme de la creme whenever they do hire for open positions. Because of this, the job market is extremely competitive these days. So how do you improve your job hunt to ensure you get the job you’ve always wanted? Here are some useful tips that should see you through.
Utilize LinkedIn
Have you already got a LinkedIn profile? If not, you need to set one up as soon as possible! LinkedIn is a social media platform for professionals. Once you have a profile, you will be able to connect with colleagues and network with others in your industry. As soon as you have a few connections, you should ask those who you know quite well to write you personal recommendations. Recruiters now look at LinkedIn profiles to help them assess applicants. Having some strong online recommendations will really help give your profile a boost.
Take Part-Time Courses
Employers want to find applicants who are eager to grow as individuals and develop their skills. One of the best ways to show that this is the type of person you are is to sign up for courses and classes to take part in during your free time. These can be related to your work or personal projects. You can find the different types of learnerships available by checking online.
Don’t Waste Time
If you are currently not in any work, then every second counts. The longer you go without a steady income, the more likely you might end up in financial difficulties. So don’t waste any time in your job search. Ideally, you need to start hunting for a job as soon as your other one comes to an end. Job adverts don’t stay online for long, so acting quickly will help you bag your dream job before others get to it.
Use Good Connections
It could be worth getting in touch with former colleagues and bosses. If you use these relationships in the right way, you might find that your job hunt is instantly boosted and becomes very productive. These old contacts may know of jobs that are about to come onto the market. They may even be able to put in a good word to help you get the job! Remember that it is always worth asking other people to help you out; you never know what they may be able to do for you!
Hunting for a job isn’t easy, but that doesn’t make it an impossible task. You’ll get there in the end, and you’ll get there even quicker if you follow these tips, and… pray.
Mia Guerra
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