SEEKING A NEW ROLE TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR?

October is traditionally the month people are looking at possibly moving roles for the New Year.

If that’s you - here are 8 Key Tips that can help you find that new dream role

1. Figure out what you want

If you take the “I will apply to everything” approach, it won’t work and if you are working with Recruitment Consultants, they will see very quickly what you are trying to do. Instead, try and focus on what you want to do and what you can bring to the table and tailor your CV to highlight this. ????

2. Refresh and upgrade your CV

CV's have been around for a long time now, and some think that they are redundant, but they are still the first port of call for many hiring managers and recruitment consultants.

Do not use just one CV and cover letter for all applications but adapt your CV and cover letter for each role to show how your skills and experience match what the company needs.

A generic CV and/or a cover letter will quickly get rejected.

Remember, your CV is simply the tool to open the door to get an interview, so don’t try to make it overly clever or complicated. Use the KISS methods, it often gets results.

3. Before you go to an interview, do your homework!

A quick catch question from the client is 'What do you know about us?', it shows that you have taken time to study them, and it is your chance to shine over the others.

So before going for your interview, do your prep and research work, check out what current and past employees have said about working for them, and see if you can get any insights into their company values and culture.

And if they have it, don't forget to check out the latest news section on the website as well as LinkedIn too - it's a brilliant resource to understand how the company wants to present itself to the world and discover its recent achievements.

4. Know or learn how to sell yourself?

This is difficult for Military personnel, but it can make a difference for the interview outcome.

Interviews can be a lonely place, with no one on hand to fill in the blanks, if you don't clearly explain why your skills are relevant to the job.

The recruiting manager needs to understand why they need you - and you alone - for the role. So, practice selling yourself and your expertise, ask some of your civilian if you have them, if not your mates to do an interview.

Rehearse your answer to the inevitable ‘tell me about yourself’ question and draw upon whatever caught your eye about the company and role to explain why you are the perfect candidate.

If you come across as being confident in your abilities, they will be more confident that you can deliver.

5. Listen and answer the questions??

You've done your homework, prepped your talking points, and are clear on what you want to say to secure the job of your dreams, but there's no guarantee that the recruiting manager will ask the questions you want to hear.

Competency and behavioural-based questions are commonplace in interviews to understand how candidates react in real-life work situations.

Show you are engaged in the discussion by answering with relevant examples to the interviewer's questions, rather than focusing on points you want to get across.

Prepare to be flexible with your responses and make the interview a genuine conversation that the hiring manager will want to continue.

6. Show you’re resilient to change?

There have been few constants in business over the last two years, and the companies that have thrived are those who have been quick to adapt to the change.

Be ready to explain in an interview your resilience and prepare examples of your adaptability to make your skills stand out from the crowd. And demonstrate your enthusiasm to be part of the future vision of the company.

7. Picture that you have already got the role

If you can picture yourself in the job you are interviewing for, it will be easier for the hiring manager to see you in the position. To show this, arm yourself with short and long-term actionable ideas that you can roll out should you be hired.

Talk about yourself as though you are already in the position by describing how you would move the role forward. Be clear on the value you will bring to the company.

Your goal is to make them think of you whenever they think of this role.

8. Don’t forget to follow up

A surprisingly large number of candidates are silent after interviews and wait for the company/recruiters to make the first contact.

If you want to stand out, take the initiative and send a follow-up email after every interview stage - and ensure it goes to the right person. A small thank you for the hiring manager's time will go a long way.

Plus, writing to show appreciation is a good excuse to remind the interviewer why you are suitable for the role.

Don't be shy; bullet anything relevant that came up in the interview and express your eagerness to progress to the next round, and ultimately into the position, in a short and sweet way.

If you need any help or advice in finding a new role, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]