New job

Looking for a job can be a very stressful experience. It has changed massively in the last decade, giving new tools like social media, job websites and career advisors.

So how to do it in the best possible way?

1.       Consider if you really need a new job

Sit down, have a cup of tea or coffee and consider if you need a change. If you feel so, what are your main reasons behind this decision? Maybe some of them are not a problem with work itself – it might be a difficult co-worker or project you don’t particularly enjoy. If you feel like you’re not developing on your current position, try to discuss it with your manager, looking for new exciting projects to be led. If you want to earn more money – simply ask for a rise, giving plenty of reasons why you should get it.

Didn’t work? Don’t quit your job just yet! Prepare yourself for the job searches!

2.       What do you want to do next?

Before you start applying for a new role, consider what do you want to do next? Is it going to be the same kind of position or something new? Have you got enough of essential skills to do it? Once you know it, you can prepare yourself - maybe you need to take an additional course, complete a certification or just refresh your university knowledge. Consider where do you want to work next? Think about travel time and transport cost.

3.       Go through your CV – thoroughly!

Remove unnecessary information. The employer doesn’t need to know your address or your marital status. If you are a graduate, you don’t need to put information about your high school or primary school either!

Focus on your experience and skills. If you led an interesting project – write it down! If you helped your company to save money or implement an improvement – show it! When someone takes your CV, you’ve got 30 seconds to shine! If your CV will have too much plain text, they won’t be able to find out how great employee you can be.

Remember that if you’re applying for more than one kind of role, your CV should reflect the job offer. If you are applying for an interpreter role emphasise your experience in this field, but you don’t need to write about your experience as shop assistant as it’s not relevant.

4.       Use social media, LinkedIn, get in contact with recruiters!

Life’s changing! Few years ago, you could easily find a job offer in a newspaper, and now there can be a team of recruiters working for you, trying to find the best fit for the employer. Don’t be afraid of getting in contact with them, they’re here to help. Register on job websites, use search engines. Set your filters properly if you don’t want to get thousands of jobs adverts every day.

5.       Be positive!

If you will doubt yourself it’s going to be far more difficult to find something new for you. Believe in your skills, your knowledge, your abilities! Visualise it!