Job hunting involves more than searching for open positions and sending your resume to employers. You also need to make sure you’re a good fit for the role, are able to stand out in the hiring manager’s eyes and are well-prepared to answer interview questions. Working with a talent partner, like Tech Intellect, makes Opportunities more accessible and simplifies the process.
Partnering with us means that we do all the matching exercises for you, we’ll only put you forward for roles that we’re certain you’d be a great fit for.
Our 6 tips for boosting your changes of getting yourself a great new role:
- Know your career goals.
- Customise your CV.
- Research companies.
- Identify examples of your skills.
- Prepare for interviews.
- Expand your skills.
1. Determine Your Tech Career Goals
First, pinpoint what kind of career you want. You’re in tech, but do you want to stay an engineer or move to another role eventually? Where do you see yourself?
This is especially important for people entering the workforce for the first time or changing their roles from, for example, a QA to a Software Engineer. Make sure you have a clear and realistic goal, determine how you plan to reach it and note what qualifies you for that career path. These steps can help you narrow your job search to positions you are passionate about and will help you advance professionally.
2. Personalise Your CV
Help us, talent partners, present you in the best possible light by updating and customising your CV. After all, you can only make a first impression once.
We will only ever present you with potential roles that we think you would personally suit. However, if you’re also applying on your own make sure you’re reading job descriptions carefully. Ensure you have added skills, experience and measurable achievements that are relevant to specific positions. Hiring managers who look through many resumes should be able to read yours and quickly know you have the skills for the position.
3. Do Your Research On Prospective Companies
When you’re presented with job opportunities by your talent partners take the time to research.
If you find job listings that interest you, research the hiring companies before applying. This can provide you with information about their company culture, benefits and salary range, products and services and work environment. Your research will tell you whether you want to or are qualified to work for that company. It also gives you valuable information you can reference in the interview.
4. Gather Examples Of Your Skillset and Experience
People tend to remember engaging stories and examples over lists of facts. Plan ahead by identifying personal experiences or accomplishments that highlight the skills needed for a specific job.
5. Interview Preparation
Research common interview questions within the specific role you’re going for, create responses for them and practice those responses before you get invited to an interview. Ask a friend or professional contact to do a practice interview with you. If you are well-prepared, you will be more confident and comfortable when you go into your next interview.
6. Grow and Refine Your Skillset
From gaining new skills to polishing existing ones, make sure you’re always working on your skillset.
From online courses, live and virtual workshops, and other self-taught methods – level up your skills and keep your CV updated. Continuously working to learn more and improve your skillset keeps you competitive in the ever-changing tech landscape. Staying competitive means you’ll be continuously growing your income alongside your skills and experience.
