6 Steps to a New Year with a Fresh Start

Are you one of the many looking to give your career a fresh start in 2019? You’re not alone. We understand that getting the job search started can be intimidating and leave you feeling overwhelmed. To ensure your fresh year doesn’t turn stale, check out Adecco’s helpful tips to help you nail your job search and land that dream job.

1. Diversify your search

Relying solely on mega job search engines such as Indeed.com or Monster.ca is no longer a viable option. Rather than limiting your search to these sites, consider all job search avenues. Freshen up that LinkedIn profile and use their job board to connect with hiring managers, attend career fairs, or even check out the career pages on that sought after employers’ websites. A creative approach means leaving no stone unturned.

2. Start Talking

Networking is a key part of job hunting and social media sites ― such as LinkedIn ― make it easier than ever to start the conversation. To get started, create an online dialogue and share content that is influential in your field, attend networking events or schedule a meeting with a professional in your field. Networking can help you gain information, valuable connections, referrals and recommendations which can be influential in your job search.

3. Refresh your efforts

Not getting any traction from your resume? Don’t keep blindly submitting the same CV if you aren’t seeing any results. As a general rule of thumb, never submit the same resume twice, instead, tailor your resume to match the job you’re applying for. If you happen to still not see results, consider reformatting your resume to highlight different skills, education or experience to freshen it up.

4. Refine your search

Simply searching by job title or career field can lead to a plethora of hits that are time consuming to filter through and may not result in the best opportunities for you. Rather, base your search around your skills and experience. Use keywords that define your talents, accomplishments and expertise to find that right-fit position. And of course, make sure to refine your geographical preferences to align your matches.

5. Apply directly

Online job banks such as Monster or Indeed make it easy for candidates to quickly apply. The result: an abundance of resumes that are unsuitable for the position. To save on time, hiring managers tend to use ATS systems to filter through resumes based on keywords, which leaves you with a mere 3% chance of being selected for an interview! Whether you found that position through a database or not, if you apply directly at the company you will find yourself competing against a smaller pool of candidates — improving your chances of being selected for an interview.

However, be sure to respect any mandatory application requirements. If a posting specifies to apply directly through the job banks, applying through email will hinder rather than help your odds.

6. Let Adecco search for you!

Want a recruiter who works for you? With access to hundreds of positions, personal connections with hiring managers, and the ability to fine tune your resume to get it to the top of the pile, partnering with Adecco may just land you the career of your dreams! Contact your local Adecco branch today and make your 2019 a truly successful and prosperous New Year!