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
Janet Keyede
I am an experienced recruitment consultant who specialises in
sourcing professionals in the scientific arena.
More about Janet
Testimonials
-
"I wouldn’t have a moments hesitation in recommending Search
to anyone seeking a new role or a company looking to recruit.
I would like to add that the level of professionalism, service and
care that Search gave was not equalled by any other recruitment
firm and as a...
"
More Testimonials
Meet the team
At Search our consultants understand the Scientific market place
because they have worked in it. Established in 1987 we provide a
range of specialist services from entry level graduates to PHD
Scientists to Scientific Executives
Read more
Preparing for an interview
Regardless of how experienced you are, your experience, and the
qualifications you have, if you don't present well at interview you
are unlikely to be successful. Our guide to perfect preparation is
designed to help you get the most out of every situation.
Read more
Competency interview tips
Competency interviews are the most common type used to assess
potential employees. The format is very simple - they assess the
skills and experiences you have shown in previous roles - however
many candidates fail to follow the basic rules.
Read more