Finding the perfect job can be challenging, but you can maximise your chances by taking the right routes. These are all ways to maximise your speed and results:
1. Sign up with a specialist recruiter
If you’re looking for a finance job, sign up with an accountancy recruitment agency such as https://talentfinance.com/. This will mean that you are on the books for when a suitable role becomes available and you will receive all relevant job postings as and when they go live. Recruiters are also particularly good at matching candidates with available roles, so you should find it far easier to become matched with the right role for your skills, experience and ambitions.
- Go to job fairsAs well as signing up for an accountancy recruitment agency online, look for finance brands at recruitment fairs and attend with a copy of your CV to hand. These job fairs are a great opportunity to meet recruiters and employers alike and to put yourself in the running for a position.
3. Make use of social media
Update your LinkedIn and invest in industry networks that are aligned to your interests. Communicate with people, add value to discussions and look for opportunities to show that you are looking for a new position. Share useful content and position yourself as a suitably qualified individual in your field.
You can also reach out to people hiring in your space, or people who are likely to do so in future. Be polite and not pushy, but also don’t be afraid to show your enthusiasm.
4. Use offline networks
Often, job openings are filled on the informal market so it helps to have offline conversations with people in your industry and to explain your desire to find a new role. Always treat conversations with a professional attitude and be friendly, enthusiastic and ‘on brand’ so that you are memorable. If you can find a way to help someone who might help you in future, this is also a powerful strategy. Always ask what you can offer another person to help them… to help you!
