Advice For Successful Job Hunting

Advice For Successful Job Hunting






Know your limits

This is the first blog in a series of ten in which we offer tips for getting that job. You don't want to simply impress or dazzle a recruiter by applying for a position that you're overqualified for and if you're under qualified you won't get a look in. We offer advice on how to show an employer in a succinct and precise way that to not invite you for an interview would be their loss.

It's crucial when considering careers and looking for work and applying for jobs that you, as a candidate in a very competitive market, know your limits. When it comes to job applications there's no sense in applying for positions for which you're not qualified. The same goes for jobs that you're massively overqualified for, it's going to look strange to a potential employer or recruitment agency and is more likely to see your resume in the recycle bin. As much as wasting their time you don't want to waste your own. Applying and looking for work can take time so we want to try to offer you advice on how to streamline this process.  If you've got your eye on a job with a particular employer, be absolutely certain that you've got the skills, knowledge and experience to do it. Pick your applications carefully; don't just assume that the more jobs you apply for the quicker you'll get a job. You know your work history, knowledge and experience so  look at everything that's available, rather than just going for the first thing you see in the right field.  Also it is worth noting that you cannot apply for lots of different jobs with one employer since this will definitely reduce your job application success.

If you want to work for a specific employer and can only find jobs that you are overqualified for then think through your application strategy.  Consider options such as simplifying your CV - never write a dishonest CV but consider taking out some of the things you put in to make your experience sound really impressive.  Also think about your approach strategy - coming clean in your covering letter can also work - explaining that you are possibly a little over qualified but really want to work with them demonstrates commitment which can go a long way to impress a recruiter.  One of the reasons recruiters shy away from over qualified job applicants is because they worry that they will not remain long as an employee - this takes away that concern.

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