Sydney PEllerinPlacement Consultant, Lightwave Partners Countless people say there is no time like the present to start your job search. However, what many people don’t know is that there are actually prime months to look for changes in employment. Lucky for you, January and February are ideal times for hiring in nearly all industries. With the new year comes fresh ideas, exciting initiatives, and a renewed sense of motivation for many companies. Read on to find out why the first months of the new year are perfect times for starting your job search. Updated Budgets and Sales Forecasts For some companies, January represents the start of their fiscal year. This means that new budgets have been approved often with ample funds to support new hires. Your job search in the first months of the year should not be slowed by the need to approve budgets. Clearer Sense of Hiring Needs The new year means fresh starts and a clearer sense of deficits from the previous year. Companies are eager to add to their team in order to bring in fresh ideas, push through new initiatives, and meet their goals for the year. Decision Makers Readily Available By January first, most employees have wrapped up their holiday travels and are ready to get back to work – this includes managers and executives. With all the key decision makers in the office, scheduling interviews and receiving feedback should be a smooth process. Backlog of Jobs from Previous Year that Must be Filled Jobs from the previous year that were not filled move to the top of the priority list for many hiring managers. These unfilled jobs create a surplus of open positions when combined with the new openings. Hiring managers are eager to push forward in order to fill the positions that were not filled in the previous year. Personal Goals and Resolutions The new year means a time to reflect on the previous year and plan for the future. For many, it involves a new list of priorities and goals. With a renewed sense of self, you are better able to find job opportunities that align best with your goals and career objectives. Taking the initiative to start your job search can be a daunting task. However, there is no better time than the first months of the year to get your search started. Not only are you armed with new personal and professional goals that can help you scope out the perfect fit, but you’re also open when hiring managers are most eager to fill open positions. If you’re ready to get your job search started and find the perfect fit for you, feel free to reach out or submit your resume for the recruiters at Lightwave to take a look at.
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David IssacLightwave Partners, Recruiting Manager With the holidays around the corner there are plenty of things to be thankful for, and ways to show it in the workplace. 1) Colleagues: Your coworkers help you make it through the year. It’s true that sometimes they can drive you crazy, but at the end of the day they collectively make the holidays the best part of the year. From helping you blow off steam or being part of the fun during the company party, there is plenty to be thankful for! Don’t hesitate to show it! Shoot them a note, bring their favorite meal or drinks to the office. Spread the gratitude! 2) Management/Mentors: Everyone has that mentor that makes a positive impact on their life! Whether it’s a manager or someone senior to them. Show some appreciation something as simple as a “thank you” can make a big difference. 3) Customers & Clients: This is the perfect time of the year to send a kind gesture through something as simple as a holiday card! It may seem silly, but Customers and Clients appreciate the small things! 4) Killer Attitude: Brighten up the office!!! If you come to work full of positive energy, it will rub off on everyone. It’s easy to slide into work and not be noticed, but it’s especially nice to go out of your way and say “hello” to everyone this time of year. Bringing a little extra energy to office will make the day fly by and positively reflect in your work! 5) Professional Growth: Professional Development is a great thing at companies in today’s workplace! Be thankful for the opportunity to further develop your skills and the ability to progress your career! One of the perks of working with a recruiter is that they will have the inside scoop on the job requirements, the hiring manager, and the company. Because of this, a recruiter may know exactly what the hiring manager or corporate recruiter will be looking for when viewing resumes. They may ask you to modify your resume slightly to show your fitness for the position better. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind when modifying your resume… Do: Go through the job description and highlight any technologies or qualifications you have experience with. When modifying your resume for a specific job, definitely start by going over the qualifications and requirements in the job description. You will want to make sure that not only do you understand what the company is looking for, but that you highlight any relevant experience you have had in the past. Don’t: Falsely claim you have experience that you don’t. While it is good to beef up the pertinent experience you have, do not lie about experience you do not have. Not only will this absolutely come out in any interviews you may be invited to, but you will likely be blacklisted from that company and with that recruiter or hiring manager in the future. Do: Put your relevant experience in the body of your resume, not in the skills section. Anyone can put “Salesforce” in their skills section (see above), but managers and recruiters really want to see when and how you used that technology or skill. Don’t: Mention every instance you have ever used a skill or technology. Ever. Your resume is not a memoir. It does not need to be seven pages long. Be specific, but concise. |
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