October 12, 2022 | In Articles
With the current state of the economy, especially with the rapid increase in exchange rates, everyone is looking for a way to better their standard of living, as it is getting harder to keep up with the financial times.
They can barely keep their finances afloat. Whilst some are diving into the deep waters of entrepreneurship, others are simply trying to shuffle between jobs to get multiple income streams.
This article is for you if you seem to fall within the latter group. This week's article discusses steps on how to start your job search; let's get started.
More often than not, companies seek to access your CV as the first document to assess you as a candidate for the job.
Hence, it is essential to put together all your relevant activities and ensure your CV is up to date.
Understand that according to CNBC, you have only 6 seconds to grab a recruiter's attention; why not make those seconds count? Remember the adage, "First impressions count"? Well, view your CV as the first impression your future employer would get of you and ensure you put your best foot forward.
Before we move on, I can imagine you asking, "What is the difference between a CV and a resume?"; read here for a better understanding.
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07-10-2022
Have you ever heard that LinkedIn should be your favourite social media platform when looking for jobs or building your professional portfolio and network?
People believe the pressure on LinkedIn is a bit much to sustain a relevant presence there.
But do not forget that the pressure only gets "worserrr(worse)" with time.
The earlier you update your LinkedIn with your professional posts as quickly as you post on Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok and the like, the closer you are to getting noticed by potential employers.
Understand that according to CNBC, you have only 6 seconds to grab a recruiter's attention
I am pretty sure that at this stage, you are confident of the jobs you are looking to apply for, per your experience and your skill set. If not, it is probably time to start committing to adding value to yourself.
That being sorted out, head to Google and start searching for a list of companies with vacancies matching your job title within your preferred locality.
This would help you to properly utilise your search in narrowing down and being intentional about the applications you are about to send out.
If you have gotten to this step, you want to look sharp and not slack; good thinking!
Head to Looksharp to browse our job posts site, where you can view the salary range of the job you are looking for.
Think about this; when you receive your examination paper, you typically write your best for the questions with more marks allocated to them. Relating this analogy to knowing the salary range beforehand, Looksharp provides a one-stop-shop as everyone wants to know what they may be earning before venturing with their application to put in an outstanding application for that six-figure job.
God be with you! I leave you with this quote, "Survival can be summed up in three words―never give up. That's the heart of it, really. Just keep trying." ―Bear Grylls.
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07-10-2022