Tips From a Headhunter For Job Seekers

As headhunters we know that switching jobs is a big deal in someone’s life. After all, most of us spend the majority of our waking hours at work. That’s why we do our best to ensure our candidates are taking the right next step for their careers before we place them. Are you considering changing jobs? Ask yourself these questions first.

You’ve just had a killer interview. You jibed with the hiring manager, are excited about the opportunity, and even met a few potential team members you liked… and now the waiting game begins. Marketing Recruiter Catherine Lund breaks down what to do next to improve your chances of getting the job.

Each career move you make will have an impact on your personal brand and how you are perceived by potential employers.

LinkedIn recently unveiled the top skills that they believe can get you hired in 2017. Based on their data, they have put together a list of the top 10 skills that are in demand globally and top skills by country.

If you’re an executive level finance professional, you know how competitive the marketplace can be when looking to make a career move. You need to be on top of your game and so does your resume. You need an executive level resume that effectively communicates to companies what you’ve done, and more importantly, what you can do for them if hired for an executive level position.

It’s important for would-be candidates to understand how to use social media as an advantage so they can uncover new opportunities and increase their chances of being recruited.

We all want to make a great impression during a job interview, even if we don’t get the job. This is why we spend so much time prepping for job interviews, reviewing questions we could be asked and trying to look our very best

One strategy that more professionals are benefitting from is working with an external recruiter

It could be argued that staying in the same job creates complacency. There isn’t a need to grow and learn new skills – something that is vital in an ever-changing marketing landscape.