The arrival of spring is a time to renew, including your career. As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, it’s a great time to start a new year. Career Expert offers her top tips on how to land that dream job. Many employers are ramping up their hiring at the beginning of a new fiscal year.
Bethany Windsor, Careers Specialist and Programme Director of the recruitment campaign Generation Logistics , shares five top tips for landing the perfect job.
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Know what you want out of your career
Bethany starts by saying, “Before jumping into the job market take some time to reflect what you really want from your career.”
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“Establishing your priorities, whether it is flexibility or growth opportunities, will help you focus your search to find a job that suits your lifestyle and values.
This may involve looking at a career path other than the one you are currently in. As an example, 90% of people never consider logistics as a possible career. Yet it is flexible and offers excellent career opportunities.
2. Your CV should be tailored to maximize impact
When it comes to your resume, clarity and conciseness will make the biggest impact. Avoid using cliches such as “hard worker”, “team player” or “go-getter”, which add little value. Use active verbs such as “led”, “achieved”, or “delivered”, to highlight your accomplishments.
Timing is everything. Your CV will stay focused if you only include roles that are relevant to the position for which you’re applying. Trim any unnecessary details, such as date of birth, marital situation, or photographs, unless requested. Maintain a professional tone by removing all personal information.
A clean, easy-to-read design will increase your chances of passing through the initial sifting and catching a recruiter’s attention.” Clean, easy-to read design increases your chances to pass through the first sift.
3. Do not mass-apply. Be strategic
Bethany says, “Rather than applying to each job in the market repeatedly, spend the time researching the opportunity thoroughly.”
It’s crucial to know the culture of a company and its job role to make sure that they align with your goals. It is important to be strategic when applying for jobs. This will increase your chances of landing a job that matches your interests and skills .”
4. Optimise your online presence
In today’s digital age, your online presence is crucial to the hiring process. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is current and in line with your CV.
spanstyle=”font weight: 400 ;”>”Additionally clean up any social media accounts which may not reflect your professional image. You can stand out with a strong online profile, especially if your are active in your field and participate in discussions regularly.
5. Increase your chances of success by networking
“Networking can be a powerful tool in the job search,” Bethany says.
Building relationships with professionals in your industry, whether you are connecting on LinkedIn or attending networking events can lead to opportunities. You are more likely to learn about unadvertised positions or receive referrals if you have a network of contacts. ”
Bethany Windsor concludesspanstyle=”font weight: 400 ;”>” In today’s competitive job market it is important to stand out. It may be difficult to find a job, but those that put in the time to learn what they really want and present themselves in an effective way will succeed.
Through Generation Logistics, our goal is to make people aware of the numerous opportunities available in the logistics industry. We also emphasize the accessibility of these opportunities for all levels, from those who have just left school to those looking to change careers. We are excited to support the next generation in logistics, as we strive to keep the country moving !”
Job-seekers should explore the many different roles available in logistics. You can find out more about how a career in Logistics might suit you here: www.generationlogistics.org/find-your-future
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