Job hunting tips

 Getting Started...

Looking for a new role can be a a full-time job

So work smarter to find the right role for you

 Where to find your job?

• Traditional Advertising

– Printed media (local and national papers, industry magazines)

– Job boards

– Company websites

• The Hidden Market

– Your network of contacts

– Social media

– Networking

 Traditional advertising

• Local and national papers

− Traditional advertising location− Still an important resource

• Job boards

− National− Local− Industry/function− Salary level

FIND THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU

 Company Websites

Find out who are the key companies in your sector or that you are interested in working for

Much harder to find without a lot of research

However, some companies only advertise their jobs themselves

 An overcrowded market

• All jobs advertised through this format will be readily available to anyone

• This means that there is likely to be greater competition

• Make sure you use other sources too

  The hidden job market

•Create your network

•Some companies only advertise their roles internally

–Who do you know who works at your target companies? –Do your contacts know you are looking for a job?

•Talk to everyone!

–Make sure everyone you know is keeping their eye out for you

 What Else?

• Use Social Media if it is relevant for you

• Is LinkedIn working for you?

• Get along to local networking events

MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN

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