Job hunting can be a daunting and challenging process which is why we’re here to provide some tips to help with your next job search.

Job Boards

• The main job boards to explore – Reed, CV Library, Indeed, Totaljobs, Monster Jobs, Glassdoor
• Make a profile – you can upload your CV and what you’re looking for to all job boards
• Make it visible – making your CV visible to recruiters will expand your scope for potential job opportunities
• Search the job boards – each job board has a search engine function where you can search by job type, location and salary
• Stay up-to-date – if you’ve made a profile previously, make sure that your CV and preferences are up-to-date – an old CV will likely restrict you in your job search

Recruitment Agencies

• Recruitment agencies are here to help! They have a lots of client contacts and vacancies that could help you to find your perfect role
• Look for specialised agencies – lots of agencies specialise in different sectors or industries, so signing up to these will likely help you to narrow your search
• At Thompson & Terry Recruitment, we specialise in Sales, Marketing, Administration and Office roles in Oxfordshire and nationally – if this is relevant to your job search, please do contact us

LinkedIn

• Treat your LinkedIn page like a CV – include all of your relevant work experience, achievements, skills and education
• Set your status to ‘open to opportunities’ – this will let recruiters and hiring managers know that you’re in the market for a new job
• Update your bio – make it clear what industries/roles you’re interested in pursuing

Speculative Applications

• Do some research – look for specific companies that you’d like to join, Glassdoor is a great resource for this as it shows detailed company reviews from real employees
• Apply speculatively – look for the emails of hiring managers, either via careers web-pages or LinkedIn and send across a CV and covering letter speculatively – stating why you’d love to join their business and what job you’re looking for
• Even if they don’t currently have any relevant jobs, speculative applications will reflect positively on you and they may consider you for future vacancies

Careers Fairs

• Careers fairs are a great way to network with employers and hiring managers – they give you the opportunity to gain a detailed insight into jobs and companies from current employees

Speak to Friends and Family

• Utilise the knowledge that your friends and family have about different jobs, companies and careers
• Your personal network is great for providing information on potential vacancies and building contacts with business owners and hiring managers
• Employers will likely be keen to employ someone if they’ve been personally recommended by one of their trusted employees

If you need further advice on where to look for your next job or if you’re looking for a vacancy within the Oxfordshire area, please contact us. Alternatively, take a look at our jobs page to view our current vacancies.