Three Steps Closer To Your Next Job

J ob hunting can be                look for a job, you will be        stressful – trawling            better prepared to select the      through the papers,             right job for you.                 browsing the internet, worrying                                          about the state of your CV - but      2. Sort out your CV – now!         with just a little thought and                                           planning, you could find yourself     There’s no shortage of CV advice   closer to your next job.              and guidance on the internet, but                                        a lot of people must be ignoring   1. Get some advice                    it because agencies and employers                                        are still receiving lots of        If you’re buying a house, you get     poorly written and planned CVs.    advice; if you’re starting a          Your CV is the first contact your  business, you get advice; if          future employer has with you, so   you’re changing jobs, you just go     it’s vital you make a good         ahead and do it. Once you’ve          impression. If you’re not          decided that you want a new job,      confident about producing your     why not take the time to get some     own CV, then invest in             advice? Find out which companies      professional advice – it’s worth   are growing, what sort of             it if it helps you to get a        salaries are being offered for        better job in the long run.        the sort of work you do and what                                         prospects are available for           3. Research                        someone with your skills or                                              qualifications. Get impartial         Once you’ve been called in for an  advice on your strengths and          interview, there’s no excuse for   weaknesses and identify areas         not being properly prepared. The   where some additional training or     more you know about the company,   experience may be useful. By          the more confident you will be at  getting some advice before you        interview. Nearly every company    has a website, and most will send                                        you product and corporate             Follow these three basic steps     information if you ask for it.        and you should find yourself in a  This research will also allow you     much better position when it       to ask informed questions at          comes to selecting and applying    interview.                            for your next job.                 About the Author: QED International is a recruitment agency that specialises in the oil and gas industries. For more information, click on International Engineering Jobs. Read more articles by: QED International This article is distributed by: www.iSnare.com