Improve Your Job Search In 5 Simple Steps

Submit Your CV Online

Allow companies to get in touch with you personally by registering your CV online but be selective where you post your CV and consider if your current employer recruits directly they may find your CV on line . If you have a generic CV which you can submit to a number of job sites then this is a great way to let companies get in touch with you if they see something that they like on your CV. This does mean that it may not be the exact job you were looking for, but it does mean that you slightly hold the upper hand by various companies and recruiters getting in touch with you rather than you applying for a number of job roles.

Join LinkedIn or Update Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is the perfect way to expand your CV in the form of a professional social media profile. With LinkedIn you can expand on many points made in your CV. You can also connect with people you have worked with as well as potential employers. If you connect with those you want to work with this can increase your chances of receiving a job offer as it demonstrates how interested you are by wanting to be connected with the company and those that work with the company. Obtain recommendations from your existing connections.

Follow Companies Socially

It is all about social media today. Most companies will have social media accounts so why not keep up to date with the company you are applying to work with, that way you can stay ahead of the game by being up to date with their latest news. This gives you great ammunition in any potential job interview as it demonstrates how interested you are in the company.

Contact Relevant Recruiters

Recruiters like ourselves at Debbie Burbage Recruitment are great companies to work with and act as a strong middle man between candidates and employers. It is important to understand who the key recruitment companies are in the industry that you are interested in working in. Get in touch and submit your CV to them, that way you will be the first to know if there are any jobs coming up that would suit you and your job search criteria.

Request Feedback

Job searching can be one of the most difficult experiences in your life, especially after countless rejections. Even though a rejection may get you down, it is important to respond to that rejection by asking for crucial feedback. At Debbie Burbage Recruitment we believe all feedback is positive, it is the chance to further develop your interview skills and gain valuable insight in to the employer’s perspective and give you the confidence that you need to keep searching for that dream job.

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