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New Year, New Career
It is the same old adage we use every New Year but there is a general truth that comes with the saying New Year, New Career. According to experts, January is the best time to find a new job or career, it is seen as a time for new beginnings and also recruitment consultants spring back to work after the Christmas lull with renewed appetite and vigour.
At Lily Shippen we are really excited about 2018, we have a new dynamic Associate Consultant joining the team, Sophia Hatton.
Sophia has already taken an influx of client briefs and is looking for high calibre candidates to place this month.
Apparently, the 31st of January is the most popular date for people handing in their letters of resignation. They have been interviewed and secured their dream opportunity to show off their many talents. So, how can Lily Shippen help you to stand out from the crowd?
The Job Hunt
Let us help you! Don’t wait for the right job to land in your lap. Have a chat with us and let us know the top 5 companies that you would love to work for, the skills you would like to use most and how you feel you could add value to their business. Then, we can approach the company on your behalf. This removes all apprehension and anxiety for you, Employers love you to take the initiative and it makes their life easier if the perfect candidate is available to them.
Spruce Up Your CV
The first step is to spruce up your CV. Once you have registered with us as a candidate, we will appraise your CV and offer you any guidance on how it can be improved or tailored to a specific role.
You’ve got to be bold. Some employers won’t like it but it’s better to stand out than be lukewarm. Always tailor your CV summary, which should be at the top of your CV, to fit in with the company ethos or ‘culture’. Some clients are big on team players, work hard: play harder, you can generally gain this type of insight from a company website. Do your research and become what they are looking for.
Always include the most recent and relevant experience.
Don’t forget to keep your LinkedIn profile updated and any relevant testimonials could give you the competitive edge.
The Interview
Preparation for this process is key so make sure you’ve done your research. Find out who will be interviewing you and have an idea of what to expect. Are you expecting an informal “getting-to-know-you” chat or something more formal? Will there be a presentation?
Do you know how many other candidates are up for the interview process and how keen they are to fill the role?
We will help you prepare thoroughly. At Lily Shippen, we only put the right candidates in front of the right clients. We don’t want you to clam up in your interview. If the client asks a few curveball questions and if they do, remember to stay calm, it is likely they are more interested in your thought processes rather than trying to trip you up deliberately. Companies want to see more courage, and how people are prepared to play bigger when necessity arises.
Has this New Year made you feel like you ought to be achieving more, getting more recognition or are you in a role where you feel your skills are not being utilised? Come and have a chat with Lily or Sophia, there are plenty of new roles to fill. To make your dreams become reality, first, you need to take action, so pick up the phone and make the first move. Let’s talk.
2018 has already been coined the year that people will strike out on their own or change careers in a big way. This year could really be the jump start you need to move on in your career, but if you’re happy where you are, then use the opportunity to excel and become a shinning integral part of your team, you could be negotiating a pay rise in 6 months time.
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