Top 7 tips on finding a job in the UK OR any other country

Getting a good job in the UK is as much about being prepared and knowing the best places to look and the right people to talk to, as having the key skills and qualifications. These top 7 tips will help to put you in a prime position to find the right employer and impress them once you’ve found them.

1.Be prepared

First of all, you need to?create a really good CV. Make it interesting and intriguing to ensure that the prospective employer wants to find out more about you. If you don't know why you are not getting any calls from recruiters, or don't trust your ability to write a good CV, feel free to reach out to me, ex-Talent Acquisition specialist, now HR via [email protected] and I will help you out.

2.Networking

As the old saying goes “it’s not what you know, it’s whom you know”. The important thing here is talking to people. Talk to friends and family about jobs or opportunities that they’ve heard about. Make contact with people you’ve met at careers fairs and use social media to link with people. Often, managers and directors will be sympathetic if you reach out to them as they are likely to have been in your position themselves. Asking for volunteer work and work experience is a good way of getting yourself known.

3. Get them to come to you

By creating a good up-to-date CV and posting it online, you are allowing potential employers to hunt you down and save you the work of chasing them. There are some great websites that enable you to do this. Ensure your online profiles present the right impression to potential employers as they are likely to research you, as you would research them. It is prudent to make sure that social media profiles are either hidden or employer-friendly and professional, remove any embarrassing pictures!

4. Choose your employer

Pick out a company that you’d love to work for and target them. Put your efforts into finding a company that fits your skills and personality. Look at the skills they require and hone your CV to meet their requirements. Learn all about them to enable you to be knowledgeable at the interview.

5. Bounce back

There is no denying that job hunting can be tough. Most people receive knockbacks and rejections. The important thing is to pick yourself up and keep applying for more jobs, stay motivated and learn from your mistakes. The best thing you can do is to ask for feedback when you get a rejection to enable you to improve on your application or interview next time.

6. Be an early bird

If you’re very smart and keep your ear to the ground you may be able to find out about the perfect job before it has even been advertised. This is a great way to get ahead of the pack.

7. Social media

Social media is a growing and very effective tool for job hunting. Companies are advertising jobs on Facebook, and of course LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great way to put yourself out there and be found or to search for a job that fits your interests. Employers are utilizing this service more and more to find the perfect candidate. Join the online community to make yourself as visible as possible.

Using the tips above won’t?guarantee?you that dream job, but it will put you in the best position to jump on opportunities that not everyone will be aware of, making it more likely for you to succeed. And, as always, if you need guidance or advice on how to get a job in the UK, reach out to me via [email protected] or PM here! :)