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‘It’s very competitive out there’: 3 things you could do better during your job hunt to give your application the edge.
CV.
Have a look at the advert you are replying to. Does your CV highlight the relevant and specific experience asked for? Do you need to clarify previous job titles or explain industry sector experience to make sure you stand out? Is it worth explaining why you are applying for a role in Birmingham when you live in Essex?
- There is no rule that says you are only allowed to use 1 CV so give some thought about tailoring your application for each job and making sure you stand out.
Communications.
Are all your contact details on your CV and application? Are they up to date and accurate? Are you replying promptly to calls from recruiters?
Are all your contact details on your CV and application? Are they up to date and accurate? Are you replying promptly to calls from recruiters?
- Sounds simple but you would be amazed how many people leave a mobile number off a CV or don’t reply to a call for 3 weeks. Make sure you don’t miss out on a job because you can’t be contacted by a recruiter.
Interview Availability.
It is unlikely that you will get a new job without an interview. Have you thought about how you will make yourself available? Can you keep a day a week clear for interviews? Can you save up some holiday to use if needs be?
- Try and be the candidate with a plan. Make yourself available and accessible rather than only willing to do interviews out of hours. Make a friend of the interviewer before you have even seen them!
OTHER BLOGS OF NOTE
- What to do when 2 agencies submit your CV for the same role.
- What interviewers would love to tell you.
- Salary Negotiation Tips
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