Jump Starting your Job Search

Jump start your Job Search by Putting your CV into the Right Hands

Now that you have your CV looking up to standard, it is essential to know where to post your CV so that it will be accessible to recruiters and prospective employers. Posting your CV in the right place plays a vital role in getting your job hunt started, bringing you one step closer to your dream job.

Where to post your CV

Pnet is one of the leading online e-Recruiting service providers, by posting your CV on Pnet you automatically make yourself available to ± 9000 recruiters

One of the Differentiators of Careers24 is that you are able to adjust your privacy settings, this may be appealing to some candidates as it allows you to have more “control” over your job search. As the saying goes the more the merrier, I would advise you to keep this option open as you never know what exciting job opportunity might be around the corner.

By building your own personal brand not only are you allowing yourself to keep in touch with people who can help advance your career it is an excellent way to be head-hunted by recruiters based on your professional background. LinkedIn is a great way to build your own personal brand and network with people within your industry.

Social media is an excellent way to stay in touch with recruiters, SkillsPages allows you to create your own professional profile online. By making use of SkillsPages you are able to view what jobs are being advertised and it is a great way for recruiters to contact you

Be proactive and take control of your job search, by making use of Gumtree, indeed and Job Mail you are able to view what jobs are being offered and apply for them online, this allows you to see what jobs are most appealing to you personally and whether or not you fall in line with the current requirements. Staying on top of your game is key in finding the right job.

Applying for Positions

Some candidates are under the misconception that recruiters received thousands of CV’s and they just carry on piling up so they avoid applying altogether. Yes we do receive thousands of CV’s but if you stick to these simple rules, you will be sure to have your application set apart from the rest and into the YES pile:

Be Sure to Stand Out From The Rest by Applying to Positions Strategically

• Read through the job description thoroughly and make sure you have the RELEVANT experience and qualifications for the job
• Don’t apply for the same job more than once
• As silly as it sounds make sure you attach your CV when applying for a job
• Include all contact details ( you’ll be surprise how often I have received excellent CV’s with no contact details)
• Do research on your current job title, for instance if you are a sales consultant there are numerous ways of phrasing this title namely; sales executive, key account manager and new business developer
• Prepare yourself mentally. If you have applied for a job make sure you available to receive all calls concerning this matter and have an idea when you will be available to go for interviews
• Make sure you send an updated version of your CV

Finding a new job can be a job within itself so why not take the time and make use of all the facilities which have been provided to make your life a little easier.