Over the last 9 years of my working, I have met very less individuals who are not excited about the about a new job opportunity. They might not be looking for a role proactively, but everyone wants to keep an eye open specially now since it is the peak of #VUCA era.
But as we grow up in corporate world remember it becomes a bit tricky to change jobs because we all consider a lot of factors while making a switch for ex job security, work culture, growth trajectory etc, but still to be in situation where you can think about those factors you need to be in the field of job hunting.
Today I am going to share a couple of tips for landing up in a new job/change that might help some individuals, but some might find it very similar to what they have seen in other articles, nevertheless these are my points and observations.
- Make sure your LinkedIn is updated: One of the most important aspects is to make sure that you are keeping your social network profile updated with your recent roles and projects, don't add all the work you are doing but make sure to add key projects and if possible, the impact of these projects in numbers so that recruiter does believe that the candidate is not making stories.
- Create a concise and up to mark #careersummary: This is super helpful when you are trying to pitch in yourself for new role or you have got an interview call because it keeps you calm and composed while you speak about it and shows the interviewer that you are confident in the work you have done.
- Never oversell yourself in introduction calls: I know we often hear that first impression is last impression, well technically it still is but it also fires back because if you mention you are proactively looking for a role and you oversell yourself than it shows that you are actually actively looking for a role, a clear difference in your thought process.
- Always do homework when sitting for Interviews: Yes, even today's environment you might find people who don't ask any questions regarding the role, company vision & mission or about the culture. I guess in past everyone was a bit hesitant in asking questions to recruiters because they were actually the ones who called you and is going to potentially give you a job or role so why ask questions to them, well it's a big turnoff today if you don't have questions because that indicates you hardly did any research on the role/company, or anything related to organization which might indicate that it is just another interview for you.
- #compensation Conversations: Oh, this is tough one, I have been on both sides, and it can be tricky because what if the role is best suited for you, but they don't have budget, what if they don't, they make you sit in process and then you get to know they never had budget for the role matching your current CTC. So, the best way is ask for more details about the role, tell them you want to look at JD or some document and then be upfront on what would you be looking for next role, always do your calculations beforehand when you start looking for jobs. This way you can always save time for everyone.
- Do a #swotanalysis of yourself: Yes, one of the oldest but a very strong personality and skill assessment of yourself so that you are aware about yourself and then you would always know where to steer conversations where your strengths lies. This will also expose you to your weaknesses but that's the best part because then you would know which area you would need to improvise.
With this I would like to conclude that these aren't Newton or Einstein Principals that holds true in all situations rather these are just ways of trying to find a new role. I know the market is turmoil and we see layoffs everywhere and everyday so the best advice for everyone is be prepared, the macro environment is way beyond our control and in the microenvironment, we might have some control, but we only have full control on our own knowledge, skills, experience, and emotions which can help us land up in our next job or role.
All the best to everyone and best wishes for everyone.
