We live in a world where it’s getting harder and harder to get our dream job. No matter how career driven you are, it will be a hard struggle to get yourself into a position that you are happy with. Here are some easy ways you can increase your job prospects; right now:
Create A LinkedIn Profile
Social Media is great for boosting your personal brand name. But, did you know about the professional social networking site, LinkedIn? Users can showcase their past work experience, academic achievements and skills. This is positioned alongside your name and personal photo. It’s a bit like the ‘About’ section on Facebook, but more tailed to the workplace. Try signing up to LinkedIn and massively boost your job prospects. It’s important for users to upload professional-looking portraits of themselves on their profile. This will then entice potential employers.
Redo Your CV
It is highly likely that since you last updated your CV, there are new things that you can add onto it. Make sure that you CV is up to date with everything that you have done that you can discuss with an employer. Be as detailed as possible! It’s also important to make sure it is visually appealing. If yours isn’t, try rearranging it, or using a template online.
Apply To Do Some Voluntary Work
Voluntary work is brilliant to put on your CV as it makes you look motivated, and like you have some initiative. It doesn’t need to be work related. It could be in an animal home, a care home, or even abroad! Do something that you’ll feel you enjoy so you get the most out of the experience. The best thing about volunteering is that it is easy to find. You will never be short of places that need a helping hand, so get online and have a look where you might want to apply to volunteer.
Enroll On A Language Learning Course
You will benefit greatly from learning a new language, especially when it comes to applying for jobs. Employers look for the extra skills that make you stand out. Even if you think a new language isn’t needed for the career path that you want to go down, you are very wrong… There are plenty of courses online that you can enroll on to begin learning. Or, just as easily, pick up a dictionary for a foreign language and start teaching yourself.
Get Back In Touch With Old Friends
Getting in touch with your old friends may sound irrelevant to your job prospects. However, this is actually networking. Speak to your old friends about what they are wanting to do in life. You might be surprised; they might know of someone who is looking for an internship in the field you are looking for. Sometimes it really can be who you know that lands you that dream job.
Getting your perfect job is difficult, yet not impossible. These are a few easy ways you can begin to increase your job prospects, without much effort.
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