Ensuring success in your search for a new role
Formulating a strategy is vital in your search for a new opportunity, below are some tips and pointers to assist you in ensuring success:
Building your network
Network building is important both in your search for a new role and in your career development, sometimes knowing the right person is the key to unlocking opportunities.
Throughout the year there are numerous trade shows and exhibitions along with national and regional meetings of individuals who are members or specific trade societies and groups. If you are a specialist in a certain area, research societies and groups that align with your knowledge, experience and career goals and become a member of them.
Utilise Social Media
If you are not already a LinkedIn member it is a recommended you join, LinkedIn is now the ‘go to’ social media site for professionals and offers you the chance to build your contact network with industry peers, stay abreast of latest industry news and join LinkedIn Groups which are focussed on individuals such as yourself.
It is important on LinkedIn that you are seen to contribute to the platform by commenting on posts, posting informative content, joining in discussions and growing your network as this will enhance your overall profile.
As with all Social Media you should be aware that prospective Employers could well view your profile on LinkedIn along with other Social Media sites, therefore be careful about what comments etc made by yourself are visible, you should also ensure that your work history should match up with your CV as any discrepancies will be picked up by a prospective Employer.
Identify your target Employers
It is important that you identify the sector that you are seeking to further develop your career in, whether it be Construction, Specialist Services, Manufacturing, Distribution or Merchanting.
Having decided on the sector you are focusing on carry out research on Employers within that sector to gain valuable information that will assist you in focussing your search
Using an industry Specialist Recruiter
Working with a Specialist Recruiter in your chosen sector is a great way to find a new role and develop your career. A Specialist Recruiter will assist you in tailoring your CV to align with the type of role you are seeking, give you an honest appraisal of your next role possibilities and assist you at all stages of your search.
Specialist Recruiters have a vast number of connections within the industry and are trusted by Employers to identify talent to help their businesses succeed and grow. Many Employers only utilise a Specialist Recruiter to hire new staff meaning that many opportunities are not openly advertised with the Employer entrusting a Specialist Recruiter to identify suitable Candidates.
It is advisable that you contact a Specialist Recruiter in the sector you are looking for a new role in and discuss your career aspirations along with giving a brief overview of your career to allow them to fully understand how they can assist you.
To stay ahead it is advisable to follow the Specialist Recruiter and their company page on LinkedIn along with signing up to vacancy alerts on their website to ensure you are aware of new vacancies that could be of interest to you.