Looking for a change?
A fresh new start to the year?
It all starts here...
Every year on the 1st of January, we make resolutions and in turn the market is inundated with candidates looking for a new role, making it tough competition.
If this is you, seeking pastures new, we can help you with some simple steps to get ahead of the game!
1 - Understand why you want to make a change
Do you really know the reason(s) you want to leave your current role? Have you had the opportunity to discuss them with your manager and are they able to make changes for you? These are all things you need to establish before making the decision to move on. Once you are sure that a change of role and company is the right decision and you know why you will be able to think about what role, company and environment will best suit you moving forward.
2 - Role, Company, Environment
Make sure that you know in yourself, what you are looking to do, what kind of company you want to work for and what working environment you will be comfortable in. Having these in your mind will help tailor your search and ensure you are looking at positions for the right reasons. Research shows that the working environment, culture and team ethic of businesses are important to candidates looking for new roles and both the hiring employer. If you find a position with a culture and working environment that aligns with your own personal values, you are more likely to enjoy what you are doing and stay loyal to your employer.
3 - Stay Positive and Open Minded
Make sure you have a positive & flexible attitude when looking at different businesses and a range of locations. This will show you more opportunities, that in the long run may be worth changing location or industry for salary wise. Many candidates we work with find their dream roles within organisations that they had not considered when they started their search.
4 - Update your LinkedIn profile & Social Media
Having a LinkedIn profile is very important. It acts as a personal online representation and an online CV. The Majority of current employers will look you up using your Linkedin profile, having access to the information and CV that you have uploaded, to assess whether to progress with your application. Ensure that your Linkedin profile is up to date and if you want to, you can sign up to Job feeds, companies and groups. Also, make sure that your social media accounts are job search ready, if you have your socials set to 'public' you can be searched online. What an employer sees, could be the deciding factor as to whether or not they invite you for an interview. Check that your Facebook, Instagram and even your personal email address is work appropriate.
5 – Long term goals and achievements
Take a moment to analyse your career so far, what milestones and achievements have you made? This will help not only if you get asked in an interview but if you want to set yourself some personal career goals. If you are looking to increase or decrease your responsibilities within a role it will help you to answer the question, What do you need to do to get where you want to be in 5 years time? Knowing the answer to these questions will help you streamline your job search.
Happy new year from the team here at JR Personnel.
If you are looking for a new career in 2025,
let's make it happen, together!