Red Rover, Red Rover it is time to switch jobs over...
It is that time of year again. The time of year where everyone makes their New Year’s resolutions: find the perfect mate, lose 10 pounds and of course…find a better paying and more rewarding job! January through March is often the busiest time of the year for employers and recruiters alike. Christmas bonuses have been received, raises have been given, or not given, and people are ready to jump ship. What are the top 3 things you need to know if you are looking to make a move this January?
1) There is more competition then ever before. In 2010 the people who were employed were just trying to keep their jobs, but now they feel underpaid and undervalued and are willing to fight for what they are worth. This said, it is more important then ever to prepare even more thoroughly before you next interview. Get a coach or ask a friend to go through the typical interview questions with you. If you know a recruiter, ask them to send you tutorials to brush up your skills.
2) There is finally room to negotiate again. Last year, whatever jobs were available were simply out of necessity and therefore the money just was not there. This year, employers are actually considering adding on additional talent. It is because of this that there will finally be more money on the table. For the first time in 3 years I am beginning to see people get offers for what they are really worth (not quite as good as 2005-2007, but definitely better!)
3) Linkedin is the hottest new place to find a job. Fortune 500 companies and private companies alike are turning their recruiting departments towards Linkedin. It is one of the fastest growing and most cost effective ways to find new talent. It is important that you put together a full profile which includes: a summary of your work history, a picture, recommendations and groups.
1) There is more competition then ever before. In 2010 the people who were employed were just trying to keep their jobs, but now they feel underpaid and undervalued and are willing to fight for what they are worth. This said, it is more important then ever to prepare even more thoroughly before you next interview. Get a coach or ask a friend to go through the typical interview questions with you. If you know a recruiter, ask them to send you tutorials to brush up your skills.
2) There is finally room to negotiate again. Last year, whatever jobs were available were simply out of necessity and therefore the money just was not there. This year, employers are actually considering adding on additional talent. It is because of this that there will finally be more money on the table. For the first time in 3 years I am beginning to see people get offers for what they are really worth (not quite as good as 2005-2007, but definitely better!)
3) Linkedin is the hottest new place to find a job. Fortune 500 companies and private companies alike are turning their recruiting departments towards Linkedin. It is one of the fastest growing and most cost effective ways to find new talent. It is important that you put together a full profile which includes: a summary of your work history, a picture, recommendations and groups.
If you do these 3 things you will be ready to ring in the New Year with the job you have been waiting for.
Posted by Jennifer Hill at 1/7/2011 10:53 AM 
Categories: Career Advice
Tags: job hunt interview job search job seeker
Categories: Career Advice
Tags: job hunt interview job search job seeker
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