Tips for the job hunt

Lot of people hitting the job market at the moment who haven't been out there for a while, so here are a few tips that will help out with the hunt:

• Don't ask too many people you evaluate your CV. You ask 10 people you'll probably get 10 different opinions. There is no such thing as a perfect CV, so don't waste time trying to perfect yours. Here are some useful guidelines if you don't know where to start.
• Don't hang your hopes on a single application. Recruitment is fragile. Jobs can evaporate quickly. Don't have all your eggs in one basket
• Keep a spreadsheet to track all the applications you send. It's a good way to track your activity, and can also be a useful analysis tool if you are searching for a while.
• Get into the habit of following up applications with a phone call approximately 24 hrs later. You can check your application has come through, and it gives the employer/recruiter a chance to assess your communication skills (which is often a big factor in hiring decisions).

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