Vacancies in the UK are surging and analysts say many sectors, including IT and hospitality, are facing skills shortages. So does that mean it’s a good time to be graduating? For those looking for their first roles – or even those who are looking for a role in a new sector – it can sometimes feel like experience is always required. How should people go about highlighting their transferable skills? And what makes an applicant stand out? We’d like to hear from employers, career coaches and recruiters about what they’d advise people looking for a new role right now. Where should people be looking for jobs? Should they contact hiring managers or make speculative applications? Please share your advice in the comments on how people can make their applications stand out and secure that job. #jobseekers #graduates #opentowork #recruiters #careerexpert #careeradvice #recruitment #hiring
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Choosing the 'right job' for you is a huge decision but the decision you make does not need to be and often won't be your final career choice. Understanding what conditions are important for you is a great place to start and If you have a qualification or a particular skill, are you wishing to pursue a role where you can utilise this on a daily basis? Once you are clear what is important to you, narrowing down your job search becomes a little bit easier as does finding an organisation that fits your needs. Once you identify your 'ideal' role find out as much as you can about it. Use LinkedIn and connect with people who are already in role. the industry or a specific organisation, to understand as much as possible about the what the job entails. Understanding as much about the role will help at interview stage and it will help you understand whether this is the role that you initially thought it was. The same applies to organisations that catch your eye, your network can help you explore into the reality behind the brand. If you have the qualifications but not the experience and vice versa, don't be put off, the worst that can happen is that you don't get an interview, but if you do, you are clearly someone they would consider.
Another piece of this is interviewing well. Younger candidates often do not prepare in advance and thus don't preform well during their first professional interviews. I wrote on LinkedIn recently about some tips that can help. https://www.dhirubhai.net/pulse/crucial-advice-younger-job-seekers-7-simple-actions-ace-shoebridge/?trackingId=dYMSzRREQAaESe%2FkC9Ka4w%3D%3D
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3 年Most of what I suggest is basic and simple, yet I see CVs and applications that don't have these basic elements 1. Have a well laid out, easy to read CV 2. Read the job spec, not just the job title. Personalise each application 3. Apply even if you don't meet all the criteria 4. Don't apply if you don't meet any of the criteria 5. Include successes, accomplishments and outcomes 6. Apply for jobs that aren't advertised. 7. Use your network and attend business networking functions to grow your network. There are always lots of free ones online 8. Don't give up ?? ?? #jobseekers #graduates #opentowork #careerexpert #careeradvice #hiring