20 top TIPS FOR Farewell 2020! It was a crisis in terms of employment for the travel, hospitality and retail sectors and our sectors i.e.: property, construction, care, logistics & driving are booming! There is also a green recovery anything you can do to get your foot into these prospering sectors. Lucky for you, we have been asked to
1 Get Specific - Time is precious when looking for a new job. Do not waste it by filling out a bunch of applications to places you are only semi-interested in or have skills for. Most job boards and recruiting sites allow you to make specific searches to match you with a job that you have skills for and would enjoy and succeed at. Do not Settle - Remain specific when it comes to where you want to work. Before starting your research, try compiling a list of what the perfect company is to you, the type of work environment you thrive in, research the employers brand online and speak with friends and family, so that you find a company and position that fits your skills.
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3 Do not Just Quit - You have done your research and submitted your application/cv, but now what? Keep your eyes open for other potential employers and opportunities as they come available, it is better to apply for many positions that interest you than just applying to a few. If a company sends a rejection letter, take this opportunity to ask them what you could have done differently, and build on that for next time. Better yourself! Remember the Cover letter - Hiring managers only spend seconds reviewing a CV, so it’s important to grab their attention with a cover letter. It is best practice to change the cover letter for each position you apply for.
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Job Specific CV - Just like your cover letter, each CV you submit should focus on that job. Be sure to highlight certain skills and experience that caters to that position. Keep it Simple - When it comes to stating experience and work history, keep it recent and simple.
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7 Employment is not Everything - Many job seekers go weeks or even months without finding the right job. This leaves gaps in the work history section that often leaves recruiters fearful the job seeker is not reliable. Fortunately, stating your work history is not all there is to a CV. Be sure to feature any volunteer work or projects you did during the gap. If you were a stayat-home parent, mention that as well. Recruiters want to know what you were doing and how you were growing your skills while you were not working for a company.
Dress for What You Want - Most have heard the saying, “dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” First impressions are everything, especially when you only have 30 minutes or so to talk with someone before they decide to hire you. Yes, dress for the online interviews also as this puts you in the right mindset.
9 Do not Fake It - Employers do not want to see fake smiles or rehearsed answers when it comes time for the interview. They want to know who they hope to hire, and you want to match the position and culture. Being honest is the best way to show off your skills and land the job of your dreams. 6
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