Virginia's top tips to keep active in your job search
The job market can be overwhelming and disheartening at times, however a bit of focus and keeping active in your search will eventually see you getting your dream role:
- Revisit your resume and check it reflects your skills, capabilities and experience whilst being easy to read.
- Follow up with recruiters, companies and networks that you had previous contact with to let them know you are still interested in opportunities.
- Make sure your job alerts are set up as well as job alerts from companies that you are interested in.
- Do some research on target companies and see if you can identify key contacts or potential referrals/introductions through your network.
- Have your ‘interview outfits’ dry cleaned and ready for meetings.
- Set yourself some goals around how many proactive meetings you want to achieve each week even if just an informal coffee catch up; these informal catch ups can provide you with useful information, tips or leads to that new job.
- Keep your focus on your goal, however don’t forget to take some time out and enjoy yourself so you feel refreshed and energized to start that new job soon!
Good luck!
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