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Some jobseekers have a firm view about what their dream job looks like. But if you’re willing to be flexible, there are loads of opportunities still available. One of the few positive from the global pandemic was that it created a situation where some industries found new avenues for success, which has in turn created new job opportunities. 

Randstad's website, Indeed, Glassdoor, Google for Jobs, Jobcentre, job boards, LinkedIn; each one of these is what you would call a job finder. But with an endless choice of jobs online, where or even how do you start your job search?

One in four UK jobseekers told us that working with recruiters was their most used and preferred channel for finding a new role. Using the expertise of an experienced recruiter who knows your preferred area of interested makes the search easier, less time consuming and brings fresh opportunities directly to you,

With many people either working from home or looking for new opportunities, there’s never been a better time to train. If there’s a job you’ve been considering but you don’t have the necessary skills or you want to move up the ladder and need to build on the skills you already have, now is the time to gain those qualifications. 

There are numerous sites and learning platforms that cater to online learning, many of which are free, so it’s easier than ever to learn the skills you need for your dream career. 

For anyone trying to market themselves and land a new role, networking, both online and offline, is pretty much essential for any personal branding strategy. In her perceptive review of the importance of networking and the effect it can have on your job search, Kelly Moeller throws out a revealing statistic:

“Staggeringly, over 60% of jobs are found and filled through networking (in-person and online).”

• How to network effectively - a video guide.

It’s important to make yourself visible and maintain conversations with others in your industry so that you’re in line when positions open up. It also shows to potential recruiters that you’re active within your industry. Here are some useful tips to help you stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn:

• LinkedIn profile tips

Many businesses are experiencing skills shortages or are making the necessary steps to strengthen their teams as we face economic uncertainty - so it is important to remember at all the times that if someone is interested in hiring, it is because they require your expertise. Essentially, employers are looking for staff who can give them a return on their investment.

More than ever, it is up to jobseekers to show their prospective employers how they can make a positive impact on the company. Make this the backbone of your cover letter and pitch. This can be easier in roles over others:

“Salespeople either make quotas or don’t,” says Nick Balletta, CEO of TalkPoint “it’s people in the back office whose return may be harder to define: bookkeeping, HR, and so on”.

As part of your online networking strategy, it can be beneficial to think about how you’re branding yourself. You want to always give a positive first impression and promote yourself in the right way, as this can be critical to your success. It’s never been more important to have a strong personal brand, so consider how you’re using social media to showcase yourself. 

From updating your LinkedIn profile to adding new skills you’ve learnt or writing blogs that demonstrate your knowledge, there are various ways to ensure that anyone who comes across your profiles is impressed by what they see. 

Most of us spend around 40 hours a-week at work, and for those of us who travel to our place of work, there’s the additional time spent commuting. When something takes up that much of your time, it makes sense to do the job you enjoy.

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