What You Need To Do To Get That Job

At all stages of your career, whether seeking a first position or making a career move, you need to master certain skills to manage your career direction.  Finding the right new job is a job in itself, so this section is designed to help you market yourself to your best advantage.

Apply Yourself
So you’ve decided you need a change – the hardest part may be deciding exactly WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?  You will need to develop a FOCUS for your job search by forming a clear idea of yourcareer goals which reflect what you are looking for in a position and what you have to offer an employers.  You will need to apply this FOCUS at each stage of the recruitment process from your CV Presentation and Covering Letter, through applying for positions, the Interview Preparation and interview exchange through to the final acceptance (or rejection) to keep your career search on track.
If you are serious about a career move then APPLY YOURSELF TO THE JOB of securing the right new position.

Your Marketing Literature
Your CV is your main marketing tool and is the first thing a potential employer sees of you so make sure you MAKE THE RIGHT FIRST IMPRESSION.  You will need to produce the ultimate marketing literature which represents you and your career goals and will convey your message effectively. Your CV Presentation is essential to getting past the first stage of the recruitment process and securing an interview. JobSearch offer a CV writing service please email sarah@jobsearch-direct.co.uk or call on 07739 114998 for more information, prices starting from £50 + VAT.

No application is complete without a Covering Letter.  This is your opportunity to express your personality and convince the employer why you are suitable for the position.

The Interview Exchange
What is the client looking for?  What am I looking for? Do these match?  The interview is an opportunity for both parties to answer these questions.  Thorough Interview Preparation will help you to get the most out of each interview situation to enable you to make an informed decision when the offers start rolling in.