Chances are, if you're reading this you must be on the hunt for a new job. Sadly in today's environment of recession, increasing unemployment and companies losing staff at an alarming rate, the likelihood of leaving one job and strolling straight into another is slim. But there are ways to increase your chances of securing that all-important new career. Below, we highlight some essential tips to put you ahead of the competition.
Start your search early.
The earlier the better. If you get yourself out there first, you’re competing with less people. If you wait until redundancies are all over the place and the unemployment numbers are jumping up, then it’s too late: you’re in the same boat as everyone else. If you know you might be in trouble soon, start looking now.
Start your search early.
The earlier the better. If you get yourself out there first, you’re competing with less people. If you wait until redundancies are all over the place and the unemployment numbers are jumping up, then it’s too late: you’re in the same boat as everyone else. If you know you might be in trouble soon, start looking now.
Networking is important.
Networking can sometimes be the quickest way to a new job. And when jobs are few and far between, this is even more applicable. In many cases, the best chance you have at getting your foot in the door of a place you really want to work is by knowing someone who already works there and can let you know if and when positions become available.
Networking can sometimes be the quickest way to a new job. And when jobs are few and far between, this is even more applicable. In many cases, the best chance you have at getting your foot in the door of a place you really want to work is by knowing someone who already works there and can let you know if and when positions become available.
Keep in touch with contacts.If you’re currently still employed, get together a contact list while you can still get hold of that information. Remember, you want to enlist the help of anyone you know when you’re in the middle of a job search, but the best prospects by far, are people in your industry. Know who they are and make sure they don’t forget you.
Learn to accept rejection.
As hard as this is to do sometimes, you need to have a non-defeatist attitude about rejection. It’s not always about you. Sometimes it’s just a matter of time and luck. Try, and then try again. And again. And again.
As hard as this is to do sometimes, you need to have a non-defeatist attitude about rejection. It’s not always about you. Sometimes it’s just a matter of time and luck. Try, and then try again. And again. And again.
Be prepared to lower your expectations.
Sometimes, your ideal career just isn’t available. You may have to take what you can get, even if it’s a step down. It’s better to have an average job now so you still have a source of income and you’re still gaining experience. This is much preferable to holding out for your dream job for months or even years. The opportunities will be there again soon, and when they are, you can land the dream job then.
For more career advice, and a range of fantastic job opportunities overseas, check out the Acorn Global website.
Helen Lock
Sometimes, your ideal career just isn’t available. You may have to take what you can get, even if it’s a step down. It’s better to have an average job now so you still have a source of income and you’re still gaining experience. This is much preferable to holding out for your dream job for months or even years. The opportunities will be there again soon, and when they are, you can land the dream job then.
For more career advice, and a range of fantastic job opportunities overseas, check out the Acorn Global website.
Helen Lock
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