If you have already taken the step and made the decision to change jobs and get another job in which you will enjoy and prosper, it is of little use to rush into your search.
However, at this stage it is important to streamline the research process and manage your time effectively.
For this reason, we share some tips to help you carry out an effective job search, divided into two sections: passive (before starting to investigate) and active (once you have started the investigation):
Liabilities (Before starting the search)
1. Stop putting it off.
First things first, remove all periods when you defer search. Instead of taking the full 60 minutes for lunch, why don’t you spend this time researching companies or updating your work documents? However, it is not a good idea to do this with the company computer.
2. Evaluate your skills ahead of time.
Avoid scattered application to various vacancies that are not relevant to your profile. Before embarking on the hunt, take the time to reflect on what your ambitions are and which direction your career is going.
Sometimes it helps to get the opinion of others about what our skill set really is. Family or friends outside of work are probably the best people to approach. By applying only to vacancies in which you are very likely to be successful, you will save yourself and potential employers valuable time.
3. Put your affairs in order.
Make sure all your personal and work information is up to date and relevant; this includes online profiles as well as your CV. Save time by having all your information easily available through all your devices.
Confirm that you have the complete contact information on your cell phone, as well as your computer – this way if you find an interesting vacancy while on the move and that has a tight response time, you can apply on the spot. You can also save a great deal of time with a couple of varied CV templates. In addition, you can create a specific CV for each role and then adapt them for when you apply to each specific employer.
4. Cultivate a wide network of networking.
This should be a constant consideration for most professionals. By maintaining a large and lively network of contacts, you may not have to spend as much time looking for a new job.
Grow your network by connecting with relevant contacts and sharing relevant insights, as well as attending industry events that are of interest. On the other hand, identify in your contact book someone you have not seen in a long time and who may be able to recommend an opportunity or employer.
Active (Once you have started investigating)
5. Schedule your day.
Once you have updated your CV and online profiles, it is necessary to carefully allocate the time to continue with the investigation and application stages.
When do you feel most productive? Most people are in the first two hours after waking up, so maybe you can wake up an hour early to start your job search.
The reality is that your schedule already has a limit, in which case, you are going to have to take advantage of any free time when you are available. This means when you go to and from work, lunch break, while cooking dinner and other times.
6. Only apply for jobs you love.
The Internet is your friend during this process, because you no longer have to go knocking on doors with a stack of CVs in hand to find the job you want. By helping you with the benefits of the internet, you no longer have to reorganize your entire schedule because those interested in your profile will contact you when they have found an appropriate opportunity for you.
Save time by applying only for positions that are relevant to your skill set, and in which you have a real interest. Recruiters review job applications daily and know if you have tried hard in the process or not. Contrary to popular belief, applying to a few vacancies, while well thought out, results in getting a job faster.
7. Search on Mondays,
Apply on Tuesdays. Save all the jobs that interest you in one place, and then apply for the time you’ve set, otherwise finding a position you really like and applying right away can end up exhausting you by completing long and tedious forms.
Be sure to keep a record of all the positions where you have applied, the way you have applied and what type of responses you have received. This is useful both for monitoring the status of the application, as well as refining your strategy around which approach works best for you.
