Are you ready for your next adventure? Looking for a new job can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to start.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR 8 QUICK TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN KICK-START YOUR JOB SEARCH TODAY.

1) WIPE THE SLATE CLEAN

When you start your job search, think carefully about why you want to leave your current job role. Is it because you want a career change, more opportunities to progress or do you simply just want a new challenge? Write down a list of exactly what you are looking for in your next job role. This will help you focus on the right opportunities for you. Use this time to figure out, what interests you, reflect on your experience and personality. When you know what you are looking for, think about the size of the company that you would want to work for. Have a realistic idea of your salary expectations and think about what company culture you would fit into. Once you have a clear idea of what you are looking for, your job search will become much easier as you will have a clear set of goals to aim for.

2) STRONG RESUME

Before you start applying for job vacancies, you need to make sure that you have a strong resume. Employers and recruiters see many CVs daily, so it is vital to write a compelling CV that catches their attention. Take a look at our ‘Top 10 CV Writing Tips’ and prepare your killer CV today.

3) CLEAN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA

Before a company hire a candidate, they are more than likely going to check your social media platform before they confirm an offer or even invite you to an interview. This is why you need to make sure that all your social media channels are clean and presentable. If your social media does have images that you would not want your future employer to see, make sure they have been removed before you start your job search.

LinkedIn will be one of the most important social media platforms you will use when you are searching for a new job. You need to make sure that your profile is up to date and that it matches your CV. If your LinkedIn profile is out of date, not only will it give a bad first impression to a future employer, but it may also stop you from getting that all-important interview. When you are updating your LinkedIn profile, make sure you don’t just focus on your content but also your profile picture. Make sure you use a recent professional image. Recruiters and employers use LinkedIn daily to find candidates so make sure you give yourself the best chance by optimising your LinkedIn profile to its full potential.

4) USE RECRUITMENT AGENCIES THAT SPECIALISE IN YOUR CHOSEN SECTOR

Once you have decided which sector that you would like to work in, find a recruitment agency that can help you with your job search. Here at S-SA Digital, we specialise in the Digital, IT and Ecommerce sector. We have over 20 years’ experience and we have a number of vacancies available in many desirable locations. If you would like any help during your search, get in contact with us, we would love to help you find your dream job.

5) MAKE A LIST OF COMPANIES THAT YOU WANT TO APPLY FOR

Do you have an idea of what type of companies that you would like to work for? If you do, list them in an Excel spreadsheet and see if they have any current vacancies that would be suitable for you. Once you have started applying for job roles, write a note down in the spreadsheet so you can track how many jobs that you have applied for. This will also stop you applying for the same job role twice.

6) APPLYING FOR EVERY JOB ISN’T ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA

When you start your job search it might be tempting to apply to every single job that seems slightly relevant to what you are looking for. However, you need to make sure that you do have the relevant skills that the job ad is asking for. Make sure you read every job description carefully before you apply. Sending out your resume for a job that does not match your skill set is a waste of time as it can give the impression that you did not read the job ad properly. When applying for jobs think of quality rather than quantity.

7) LET THE PERFECT JOB ROLE FIND YOU

Once you have made sure that your CV is up to date and that you are happy with it, upload it to different job sites. Recruiters and employers use job sites daily and if we have seen that you have the relevant job skills for a particular job, we will contact you! Not only will this speed up your job search process, but it can also open up doors to new networking opportunities.

8) REMEMBER IT TAKES TIME

When you start your job search it is important to remember that it can take time to find the right opportunity for you. If your job search is taking longer than you expected, don’t feel deflated. Sometimes, it can take longer but it is always important to remember your end goal and why you started looking for a new job in the first place.

If you would like to help during your job search, contact us today. We have plenty of exciting opportunities in the digital and tech sector in many desirable locations. Good luck with your next adventure from all of us at S-SA.