Advice for moving jobs

Are you ready for a new challenge?

If you are reading this page then the answer is yes!!

The biggest advice we can give at this stage is find a job that utilises your skillsets, work with the right recruitment specialist and understand all aspects of the role you want.

Make sure you can work with the hiring manager, do your research on the company and remember the reason you are looking for a new role. We say this as no doubt your current employer will try convincing you to stay, but the majority of people that decide to stay always regret their decision. Often salary is a big factor in changing jobs but you have to remember there is always more to it than just money. Changing jobs is always a big decision so make sure you remember the reasons for moving and how this will be better for you in the long run.

Creating your CV

Please check our CV tips page, click HERE for all the details you need

Apply for the right jobs

Before applying for a new job, think about the reasons you are looking for a new role; often the reasons are salary, working patterns, working hours, issues with the current company / management, looking for progression and commute. Decide the reasons and define your search based on this. Always be honest with the hiring managers and recruiters.

Making the time to interview and see potential employers

At this stage you have applied to roles that suit you and the employer likes the look of your CV. Always be available for interviews at the time the hiring managers offer as nothing is worse than a picky candidate that’s not committed to making an effort to gain a new position. If you need to take some unused annual leave to be available for interview quickly. You will find that if you get a quick response and interview that the hiring manager is very interested in you so make the effort to impress.

Getting your CV out to the market

Once you are happy with your CV, get it on the market so you can look at all your options. Speak to recruiters and make sure you utilise all the different CV websites. Always update your CV first before sending out making sure your work history is fully up to date and all contact details including full home address (Important to calculate commute to work).

What are you looking for?

Have a good think about what you want to do, location and salary you require. Get this clear before looking and you can’t go wrong.

Counteroffer

The bane of a Recruitment specialists life! You have gone through 2 interviews and assessments finally you have shone through and get the offer that you have been trying to get.

The simple fact is 9 times out of 10 it doesn’t works out! As mentioned previously there are many more factors to moving and an increase in salary doesn’t cover all these. The problems won’t change because of the pay packet so, although money is key, make sure you take into account what you will be doing on a day to day basis. Discuss with family and your recruiter to make a balanced decision.