HOW TO GET A JOB IN 2016OUR 10 TIPS

“Having the right qualifications,

skills and experience are no longer

enough.”

Jason Walker

Managing Director at Hays New Zealand

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1. DISRUPT YOUR CV

We’ve all heard of digital disruption, so think about

how you could ‘disrupt’ your CV and add a digital

element to it.

While a traditional CV remains the accepted way to

show you have the necessary skills and experience

for the role, you could add a link to a website, video

or blog post that profiles digital examples of your

work or demonstrates your expertise in a particular

area.

Adding such links at the end of your CV will help

you stand out – provided they are relevant to the

role you have applied for.

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2. ALIGN YOUR ONLINE AND OFFLINE CVS

Hiring managers will research you online, so

make sure the CV you submit matches your online

profile. Any discrepancies throw up a red flag. At

the very least you’ll be asked some hard questions

in the interview, and at worst your CV will be

removed from consideration.

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3. Be open to…

3. BE OPEN TO FREELANCING

Expect the number of contract and temporary

assignments to continue to surge ahead.

With employers looking for flexible headcounts

and jobseekers looking to expand their industry

experience and networks, freelancing is an option

worth considering.

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4. Target…

4. TARGET REALISTIC JOBS

Employers are becoming more impatient with

candidates who apply for a role that they are not

suitable for.

In 2016 it is therefore important to be realistic in

the roles you consider, and clearly demonstrate

your suitability for a role based upon your

experience.

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5. Promote…

5. PROMOTE YOURSELF

You need to go outside your comfort zone and

promote yourself on social media to get ahead in

2016.

A LinkedIn account will not be enough if you are

not active online – so like, post, share and

comment on relevant content, ask for

endorsements, be active in relevant groups and

showcase examples of your work and

achievements.

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6. Study…

6. STUDY RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS

Keep up-to-date with industry developments. If you

need to undertake training make sure it’s the right

training. In every industry there are certain

qualifications that employers value above others.

So make sure you do your research and work

towards the qualifications that employers actually

value.

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7. Be a change…

7. BE A CHANGE AGENT

In our increasingly technologically sophisticated

world of work it’s inevitable that significant changes

lie ahead.

Employers are starting to look for candidates

with an appetite for change, so in 2016 make sure

you are known for driving innovation, integrating

technology and learning best practice from others

in order to make informed changes to the way

business is done.

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8. Size doesn’t…

8. SIZE DOESN’T MATTER

If you choose not to hide your LinkedIn

connections, be aware that employers can make

assumptions about you based on the quality of

your online connections. For many employers, the

value you can bring to their business is an

important consideration in their hiring decision.

Your connections should show potential

employers that you are associated with people

relevant to your field, which can be a powerful

endorsement of your reach.

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9. Learn to cope…

9. LEARN TO COPE WITH REJECTION

Highly-skilled professionals are in high demand,

but that doesn’t mean employers will leap at the

first candidate they find. As well as the required

technical skills you need to have the right industry

background and cultural fit, which means it could

take a few applications before you find the right

role for you.

Don’t take the rejection personally.

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10. Stay on top…

10. STAY ON TOP OF A RECRUITER’S TALENT LIST

There are a few simple ways to stay at the top of

your recruiter’s talent list. These include keeping

your recruiter informed by updating them if your

circumstances change, following their advice, and

keeping your word.

So if you say you’re only interested in permanent

work then decline an interview for a more lucrative

contract role your credibility with your recruiter will

take a hit. Similarly, trust your recruiter and don’t

go over their head to contact an employer direct.

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