Whether you are a new graduate fresh from school or an experienced professional seeking better opportunities or perhaps trying to transition into a new career, you need a great deal of creativity and insight to find the right kind of job. Here are some tips to help you navigate the job market.
Online Presence
LinkedIn Profile: Create a LinkedIn profile if you do not already have one and ensure that your profile is up-to-date with all your academic and professional achievements; keep your profile professional- this includes your profile and background pictures, the posts you created or those you choose to repost; include a summary that tells your story by sharing the problem you solve and the value you bring as a way to demonstrate your relevant skills rather than just listing them. Get endorsements from your supervisors, mentors, professors, and colleagues who you have worked with as a way of attesting to your work ethic.
Professional Network: Build an online professional network. Follow companies you are interested in, connect with industry professionals, and join relevant networking groups.
Portfolio: This is an online representation of your work, skills and experiences. If applicable, create an online portfolio, also called a digital portfolio or e-portfolio showcasing and promoting your work, especially for creative or tech roles. It can be a blog, website, chart, video channel, or more.
2. Job Search Strategy
Discover you: Oftentimes, we define ourselves by our job, but we are much more than that. Discover who you are at your core, and identify your values, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. The essence is to make you self-aware and have a mental idea of the type of opportunities you are looking for and organizations whose culture aligns with yours. Operate from a position of power - your uniqueness and the value you have to offer.
Set goals in the short and long term: if you do not set goals, you will most likely not know if or when you have achieved them. Set goals as to the type of roles, organizations, salary expectations, and career path you would ideally love to have, then work your way up from a place of knowledge.
Leverage multiple platforms: Now that you understand who you are and what you are searching for, use job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, company websites, and recruitment agencies to narrow down your search. Search for related occupation titles, do a broad search of industries, see related roles they have open, and apply to those as well.
Set Alerts: Create job alerts on different platforms to get notifications of new job postings matching your criteria. Equally, create accounts and candidate profiles on company websites to get notified when the type of roles you seek becomes available.
3. Network Effectively
Build and nurture relationships: Reach out to former colleagues, mentors, and industry connections. Nurture your professional network and relationships, check in with them, and find out how you can help them in their ongoing or future projects.
Attend industry events: Participate in conferences, seminars, job fairs, and networking events to meet potential employers, recruiters, and hiring managers. Align yourself with people who are doing what you would ideally love to do in the long term.
Volunteer: Offer to use your skills, expertise, and training to volunteer for non-profit organizations that align with your values. This is a great opportunity to hone your skills and learn new skills and industry trends which you can easily showcase in your job search.
Stay organized: keep a tab on your target companies, opportunities, applications, interviews, and follow-up as often as possible.
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