The Importance of Networking
To maximise your chance of getting a new job, you should look
to do more than simply applying to advertised roles. To increase
your chances of landing a role you really want, exploit the
unadvertised job market:
- Use family, colleagues and ex colleagues for leads - then
follow up, mentioning the contact who gave you the lead
- Send speculative letters that present you as a solution to a
problem
- Secondments, short term temporary work or shadowing can
increase your marketability
Online networking
With so many people using Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to
advance their career, you need to stand out from the crowd:
- Use the sites' online CV builders to pitch your skills and
experience
- Include key words relevant to your role and industry in your
profile and CV
- Activate testimonials - a powerful endorsement of your
abilities
- Add a professional looking photo
- Contribute articles, advice and opinion on relevant forums to
raise your visibility
- Don't put anything on the net that could undermine your
credibility
Stephanie Teale
As a Specialist General Insurance Recruiter, I have built up
expertise within the Yorkshire and North East Insurance Market,
with Insurance Companies, Brokers and Outsourced Insurance Solution
Companies.
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