The first step is to ask what do you want from your new job? People can often be nervous about changing types of job. But you have to be confident and go for what you want and not put yourself down. Think about things like what type of company do you want to work for and what is your priority? Money, status or change?
Do not worry if you find yourself only visualising a job similar to the one you are currently in, this is a common problem that many people find themselves doing. You really need to open your mind and research lots of other potential areas for work. The internet makes this process a lot easier as you can now search job sites, recruitment firms and even companies themselves.
Another tip for the early days of job searching is to tell your friends and family, this has two benefits, one is that they will keep tabs on you, asking you how it�s going and this will motivate you. The second will be for possible contacts, someone you talk to might know of a perfect job for you, so it�s always worth asking around. Some people almost go out of their way to find friends to work at their company as they are often rewarded with a bonus for introducing new employees.
Tweaking your CV is another great tip that a lot of people recommend. Most CVs end up being boring lists that don�t excite employers. So the best thing to is to tailor your CV to each job you apply for and give them a reason to offer you a job.
Being proactive is essential when looking for a job. Unless you are a leader in your field, it is unlikely people will seek you out and offer you a job. Checking papers, magazines and websites regularly is very important. But on the other hand you could make life easier and let a credible recruitment agency do the grunt work for you. A good recruitment agency can easily help you find a great new career as they will have ties with companies and will only send you for positions they feel you are qualified for.
Recruitment firms will want to maintain their reputation so won�t be sending you to jobs you are not right for and you should employ this same strategy for applying for jobs manually. Only apply for jobs you are suited for, most job adverts will detail criteria they require and it you can�t match this or give a reason why you are suited then it is best not to apply.
When you get to interview stages make sure you are confident. There is nothing worse than nervous candidates who are lost for words. Interviews should be seen as a two way process and you should make sure you ask questions yourself that will show you are interested. If you can, flip roles and put the interviewer on the spot by asking them for a detailed answer on a topic that is related to the company. Although use this tactic with caution as there is a think line between impressing the interviewer and annoying them.
If you are knocked back for a position, use it as a positive point and contact the company to find out why you were not suited, take these points on board and try to use the advice for future applications.
The final point of this article is that finding your dream, job is not easy and you shouldn�t become disheartened if it takes time. Experts suggest it can take up to six months to find a great job. So get out there are start scouring the papers and internet for your dream job.
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This article was written on behalf of Martin Ward Anderson who offer recruitment services for accountancy jobs and banking jobs.
