Job seeking Top Tips

Depending on your particular situation there’s an enormous amount of helpful advice available - but please find below a summary of MacGregor Recruitments Top Tips when looking for a new career opportunity!

1. Update & tailor your CV. Ensure that your CV is up to date with your contact details, most recent job role and tailor the content to the vacancy that you are applying for. Add in relevant keywords, responsibilities and achievements, proof read and spell check to help ensure that you pass the first stage ‘sift’ by the hiring company.

2. Update your LinkedIn profile. Ensure that your LinkedIn profile is up to date and accurately matches your CV. LinkedIn (and other social media profiles) are often open to public view and a potential employer may potentially view it, so good practice is to review and ensure that its accurate.

3. Indeed & Job Boards. Our advice very much depends on your situation and the role that you’re targeting. If you are overtly & urgently looking for a new role it may make sense to upload your CV to job boards and sign up for job alerts. This also allows companies & recruiters to see that you are looking for a role and contact you with opportunities. However be mindful that your details will be accessible.

4. Recruitment Agencies. When working within a specific sector such as fenestration, do speak with a quality agency that specialises in the sector. Many opportunities are not advertised on job boards and agencies often work on roles discreetly. They will have connections with companies relevant to you, understand the industry, and be able to advise you regarding opportunities. This is also a discreet way to apply for relevant opportunities without the need to post your details in the public domain.

5. Research before applying. You’ve seen a role that looks suitable – now review and make sure that the role aligns with your experience & skills, is commutable and meets your salary expectations. Then go one further and check the company itself - does it have the work culture & values that you are looking for? What is the reason for the vacancy? How is the company performing, and could there be future career progression opportunities? Research the company by checking the website, reviews on Indeed & glassdoor, and even consider checking the accounts online.

6. Interview Preparation. Once invited for an interview revisit the vacancy details and anticipate what questions may likely be asked. Consider your own experiences and achievements for each element of the role so that you have examples in mind to demonstrate to the interviewer that you meet their requirements and have the capability. An interview is a 2-way process so also prepare questions find out more about the business, the role and working for them.

For more information about MacGregor Recruitment visit www.macgregorrecruitment.co.uk or contact Stuart MacGregor on 0115 7786533 and see how we can help you secure your ideal next career step.