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Now that you have made the decision to move and have produced a compelling CV it is crunch time. This is when you put your intent into action and naturally it is the most daunting part of the process. Until this point as you are in total control. Now it is time to test your convictions with other people. You cannot change how people respond to you so concentrate on the things you can control.
Maintain and update your records on the positions and companies you apply to and the feed back you get. This may sound obvious but if you are holding down a job and looking for work at the same time it can easily get out of hand.
Keeping a record of the feedback will highlight how to go about refining your search.
Date Of Application |
Company |
Contact |
Position Applied For |
Why |
Response |
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You can make reference to the job advert or the industry contact that referred you to the position in the ‘why’ column. If you are making a variety of applications i.e. different function or industries you may wish to put an extra column in to keep reference of which cover letter and resume you have sent.
Indeed it is worth noting at this juncture that you once you get out there you may decide to go back to step 1 or 2 based on the feed back you have received.
It is very easy to send your CV to one or more recruitment consultants and let them take care of this stage for you. However it is worth putting the effort in to spread the net as far as you can without adopting a scatter gun approach.
Be selective and diligent in controlling where your resume goes.
Consider the following avenues:
Personal network
Can people you know suggest suitable opportunities, contacts or leads? There is no need to feel awkward about asking old work colleagues about employment opportunities. They are often the best sources for an honest appraisal of your suitability for a role or company. A warm lead from a mutual contact is still the preferred method of recruitment for a significant proportion of small to medium sized businesses. Try using business and social networking sites.
Industry / Extended Networks
If you spend a yearly subscription on a professional membership you may as well make the most of it. Most institutions are up to speed with providing recruitment resources to their members formal or otherwise.
Newspapers & Industry Periodicals
The main job boards are largely the domain of the recruitment consultant and you would be hard pressed to see an advert placed directly by an employer. Industry publications and to a lesser extent the newspapers do still attract significant direct employer branded advertising.