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Prepare Yourself

Top 5:

1. Can you do the job?

Read the job spec carefully - have you got the required skill set, requested of a potential candidate?

2. Do you want to do the job?

Ask yourself if the job you about to apply for fits to your personal life and meets your basic needs i.e. fairly paid, a doable commute and reasonable hours?

3. Prepare a professional CV

Most people think their CV is good, but recruiters/employers don't! In today's highly competitive job market, your CV is just so important. Your CV is all you have to sell yourself, so if your CV doesn't tell the employer/recruiter how good you are, how will they know? It's the first thing that differentiates you and is key to securing your next job and future success. It is essential then, that your CV stands out, is professionally written and presents you in the best possible way.

4. Prepare a Cover Letter

Cover letters set the tone of your application, capture the attention of recruiters and encourage them to read your CV. Tailoring your CV around the role you are wanting to apply for is essential. Sending your CV along with a Cover Letter makes your application even more relevant. With no Cover Letter, your application may be considered as Spam!

5. Update your LinkedIn Profile

As well as having a great CV and Cover Letter, owning a professional up to date LinkedIn Profile is critical to your career success. LinkedIn is the biggest professional network with over 467m members. It is also one of the World’s top marketplaces with over 6.5m jobs. According to researchers, being a familiar face makes you 40% more likely to get hired. 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates and CVs.