subject: Thinking About A New Job, A Fresh Challenge? It's Time To Get Serious [print this page] Now you're getting seriousNow you're getting serious. Instead of just talking about a new job, a new challenge and a fresh take on your career, you've made up your mind that it's time to do something about it and start talking with an employment agency or even more specifically, nurses recruitment agencies or doctors recruitment agencies.
What are the sorts of considerations that should be at the front of your mind as you gear up your job search? What are the issues and techniques that you should employ that will get you to the front of the interview queue and ultimately end up with you being offered the position you want?
It's a competitive market place and unless you are blessed with truly exceptional and more importantly massively in demand skills or have a long and illustrious history of experience in your field, then you will need to scrap every inch of the way to put yourself in the driving seat. We're talking fine lines between job application success and job application failure. It's in your absolute best interests to strengthen your hand to give yourself every possible advantage.
Here's a list of top tips that may end up making the difference between a yes and a no.
Plug in - If you have an extensive and supportive professional network you instantly take an advantage to the recruitment table. Who you know and the degree to which you can call on your network to assist you in your search or application might have a large bearing on your ultimate success.
Protect your personal brand - Don't use frivolous email addresses or leave an unsightly or unprofessional trail across social networking sites such as Facebook. Your reputation is at stake and rest assured your prospective employer will be investing the time and trouble in checking out any potential recruits online.
Less is more - Don't overwhelm people with a sea of information. Your chances may drown as a consequence. Keep your CV lean and clean. Focus on the position under discussion, bullet point and make sure that your presentation is hyper relevant.
Keep it straight - Don't think that your work history won't be checked. It will. Tell the truth and be accurate about your professional past.
Forewarned is forearmed - Make sure that you conduct thorough research on both the organisation you are approaching as well as the position that you are applying for. Work out appropriate and relevant questions.
Rehearse - Realise that in the heat of the moment you may rush your words or appear nervous. Combat this by thinking through the scenario. Pause, take your time and take control of yourself and the interview.
Look the part - Your research should have identified an appropriate dress style for the position that you are applying for. Don't stray too far away from the conventions. Now is not the time to express your personality in the form of a zany tie or too individual a look. Conform your way in.
Punctuality - NEVER be late.
Body Language - Sit up, be attentive, make eye contact and shake hands confidently.
Detail - Yes and No are rarely sufficient as answers. Always be prepared to support your responses with detail.
Laser guided - Keep your queries tight and guided. Don't overwhelm your audience with too many questions.
Don't bad mouth - NEVER criticise your existing or previous employer. All this does is reflect badly on you.
