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How to plan your job search

Make a plan

  1. Make a list about your five most important job priorities. You could choose things like travel, work/life balance or fast track development for example.
  2. Write a second list, compiling all your skills and experience. When you browse through job postings you can cross-reference them with your lists to make sure you’re the right fit. having your priorities and abilities written down will also make the application process much easier and a lot more convincing.
  3. Your CV needs to have a human element, focusing on your abilities and achievements, not just academics and experience.
  4. Arrive at your interview fully aware of the company and their business sector. Read an annual report off the company website and broadsheets like the Financial Times or the Economist to get up to date with the business world.
  5. If you have a recruiter, pick their brain about the dynamics and personality mix within the company.

With thanks to David Leyshon, Managing Director of specialist engineering and technical recruiter, CBSbutler.

 

 

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