venquis guide to jobhunting
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Step 1 – Get Focussed
Step 2 – Get Prepared
Step 3 – Get Going!
The definitive 3 step guide to finding your dream job
Stage 1 - Get Focussed
• Be clear about your motivations for moving
• What does the dream job look like?- Role, location, career progression, package
• Speak to a trusted advisor - Headhunters, more experienced contacts etc
• Commit your time and effort- Like any project, it needs focus and attention
• Update your CV - standard format (max 3 pages)
• Update your LinkedIn profile (and others)- gain some referrals, join a few groups. Be seen!
• Identify, register and meet a selection of headhunters
- Ask their advice, that’s what they get paid for!
• Use Google to find a few relevant job boards- Register for jobs you’d like to have.
• Look directly at the websites of potential employers
• Keep cool, job hunting can take time - a bit like diamond hunting!
Stage 2 - Get Prepared
Stage 3 - Get Going!
• Apply to roles - (tailor your CV for each opportunity)
• Gain some interview practise
• Keep in contact - Keep in regular contact with key people. Update them on your progress
• Network and Socialise - Opportunities can materialise at any moment
• Keep patient and proactive- Dream jobs don’t come around everyday
SOME DON’TS!and finally....
• Don’t try and be funny in your CV – keep it business professional• Avoid moving just for money reasons • Don’t worry about what your friends say- They probably don’t know what you do
• Don’t lose touch - Your dream job is unlikely to find you
• Don’t forget that you are a gem waiting to be found by your next very, very lucky employer
• Don’t forget to “like” Venquis if you’ve read this far!
About Venquis• Europe’s leading Business Transformation and IT Change recruiter
• Insurance, Financial Services and Energy divisions
• Interim and Permanent
• Founded in 2011 - 2013 annual turnover £5m+, 23 employees.
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