Are you searching for a new job in 2023? Many students come to us wanting to improve their English skills because they use English at work, or are interviewing for new jobs in English.
Today we have a very exciting guest post from the wonderful Laurie Macpherson who will be joining us to host a special CV Clinic as part of the Skill Up: Job Interview Preparation course running in January.
You can read the original post right here, and find out more about Laurie, your career wing woman, on her website.
Has your job search stalled? Here’s how to bring it back to life in 2023!
Here’s what I suggest:
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Try different sites. There are masses depending on the sort of work you are looking for. For general roles try
• https://www.cv-library.co.uk
For sector specific roles try sites like:
• https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
• https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk
• https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job
For roles in retail, care and hospitality:
• https://www.retailhumanresources.com
• https://www.carehome.co.uk/jobs/
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Try using the keywords that you would see in the job spec instead of titles to see if this throws up anything different. For example search ‘Business development’ and ‘client relationship’ instead of Business Development Manager.
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Contact your regular recruiters again to develop your relationship and tell them more about what you can do and are looking for. Also try some new ones. Google local and national agencies in your area or find them on LinkedIn.
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Spend time on LinkedIn adding connections and joining in conversations with people in your chosen industry. Also look at the job boards there.
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Revisit former colleagues and acquaintances and let them know that you are looking and what for (I know this feels awkward but it’s worth doing)
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Investigate potential (virtual) networking events, whether they are industry specific or more general. These can be informative or more around meeting people but it’s worth going to see what you can learn and who you can meet. There are lots advertised on LinkedIn and Eventbrite.
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Follow companies who you would like to work for on social media and spend a bit of time investigating what they are doing and what they are talking about then consider a speculative approach to them, armed with this info. If you do this you will also be first to know if they do advertise roles.
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As above but consider messaging an employee at a company you would like to work for and asking if they would mind helping you and telling you a bit about their company and culture over a (virtual) coffee. They can only say no!
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Consider taking a short (often free) course to improve your skills and add to your CV. There are lots here https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/learn-and-train/find-free-online-courses
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And if it gets too much take a break for a few days, go and do something else and come back with fresh eyes and a new approach.
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Kick-start the new year by breathing new life into your CV with our CV Clinic and Job Interview Preparation course. The Skill Up course is designed to help you prepare to answer common interview questions with confidence and help you land the job if your dreams.
Find out more information about the Skill Up: Job Interview Preparation course and to book your place click the link below!
Skill Up with us in 2023
What English goals do you have for 2023? Keep your eyes peeled for our downloadable 2023 study calendar. We’ll have Skill Up courses on business English, grammar, general English and exam preparation, so there’s bound to be something that floats your boat. ⛵
