1. What do you want? “People are often nervous about change. You have to be bold and go for the job that you really want,” says Sarah Berry, a career consultant. Decide what your priorities are. “Is it money, status, a better working environment or a complete change? What kind of organization do you want to work for?”
2. Open your mind. It is hard trying to visualize a new job. “People stick with what they know because they don’t know what else is out there,” says recruiter Tom Hadley. Research opportunities on the Internet and think laterally.
3. Put the feelers out. “Tell friends and family that you are job-hunting — being asked how it’s going will keep you motivated,” Berry says. If you know someone who works for an employer that appeals, ask them to recommend you. “Many employers run a bounty referral scheme. We reward employees who bring in new talent,” says Nicky Winch of Capgemini, a consultancy.
4. Spruce up that CV. Berry says most CVs are a boring list of achievements. “It’s not a powerful message. You need to sell yourself. Say: ‘this is what I can offer, this is the value you will gain from bringing me on board’.”
5. Be proactive. “Scan relevant newspaper sections, job sites and industry publications,” Hadley says. Approach companies directly — most advertize openings on their websites. Speculative applications are time consuming but can occasionally strike gold.
6. Be passive. “A good recruitment agency can do a lot of the work for you,” Hadley says. Specialist agencies often have good links with smaller businesses. “Ask them to get your permission before sending out your CV. If the same employer receives it several times you can start to look desperate,” Winch says.
7. Meet the criteria. “Make sure that you match the criteria.” Hadley adds: “Apply only for jobs that you have a realistic chance of getting. If applying for a very different role, you need to show how your experience is relevant.”
8. Ace the interview. “Come along in confident mode,” Winch says. “Anticipate questions and prepare for them.”
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