The Job Search!
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With our previous blog, you should by now know the dos and dont`s of what to include in your CV. Now is the time to snap your fingers and start looking for the job which you think is a perfect fit for you.

It is important to keep in mind the important factors which are making you leave your current employer in the first place, this might be the environment, workload, managerial decisions, lack of growth opportunities etc..

Make sure that these factors will not affect you with your future employer, so it’s very important to do your background check on the company and the position itself before actually applying. (this will eventually help you when asked about what you know about the relevant organisation in an interview)

 

Important factors to consider when searching for a new job.

  • Naturally, you will evaluate the position itself and the work you will be doing for the foreseeable future.
  • Are you getting excited just thinking about the job?
  • Does the position allow you to use your skills to their full potential?
  • Do you believe in the company and its products/services? Are you passionate about making a contribution?
  • What role will you play in the organization? How will you interact with co-workers?
  • Are there any quality of life considerations to consider? Think about commute time, expected overtime, flexibility options, and related factors.

Once you find a role and organisation that meet your needs & wants, wow them with that A-Ball CV and a short, but detailed cover letter.

A cover letter should include:

  • What you are looking from your next employer.
  • If you have any plans to further your studies.
  • The skills that you have, that are required for the role.
  • Other information which may be useful to an employer (Looking for FT Reduced, Summer Job, Temp Work etc)

 

After that, the long wait and stares over your phone for the actual call. Don’t limit yourselves to 1 or 2 vacancies; see what is currently out in the market as you may never know if a better opportunity arises.

 

The Telephone Interview.

You receive a call from a number which is not familiar to you or even unknown, prepare yourself before answering. Go to a quiet location where you can communicate easily rather than with disruptions. If you are not available to pick up, you can always decline and call back when you are available.

Once this is settled, the interviewer will ask some icebreaking (but crucial) questions. Questions that may arise might be;

  • What is your salary requirement?
  • Why apply with us?
  • Why are you leaving your current employer?

One may agree that these are uncomfortable questions, but it is a standard and it is a benefit for both parties, as if you wouldn’t meet the criteria it would be useless to even set up the interview and waste both of your times. Make sure to answer the questions as honestly as possible, be direct and be prepared for such questions.

After this conversation is concluded, you should by now have an appointment set (if you were successful). Supposedly you will receive a confirmation email from your interviewer, if so make sure that you acknowledge the email as this shows a sense of responsibility and politeness.

After that… GOODLUCK ! 🙂