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The original was posted on /r/newzealand by /u/catwoman007 on 2024-09-19 09:47:16+00:00.
Public sector. Last month, we were essentially told to start looking for a job with a restructure on the horizon; and 4 people from my team will be affected. I started applying for jobs immediately, slightly panicking as the job market is not so great. Here’s my timeline: 30 Aug: Applied for a relevant role 16 Sept: Offer rolled out I’m a bit stunned with the quick and efficient process. Maybe I just got lucky as the job was quite relevant and I applied in time. But atleast it gives hope that it is possible. There are some things that helped me, and I’m listing down some ‘tricks’ I use for my job search.
- I apply as soon as I see the job posted. The faster, the better, as many roles start calling candidates as they apply, and if you apply a bit later, a candidates might have already been selected. I’ve applied for jobs as soon as 2 hours of it being posted. I have set up job alerts for organisations where I’d like to work.
- Sometimes, there’s a person mentioned at the end of a job advertisement with an email to reach out if you want to discuss the role. If I like the role very much, I connect with them on LinkedIn and introduce myself. Many times, it has got me interviews.
- If you’ve applied for too many jobs and don’t want to be caught off guard when a recruiter calls you, let it go to voicemail. Check the voicemail, check the job they are calling about, and then call them back so you know exactly what to say. I always prepare myself well for that first call so I can present myself well.
- If your LinkedIn profile is impressive with a strong network and some references, recruiters and hiring managers accept your connection request and are friendlier to you. Brush up that LinkedIn profile.
- This one goes without saying: make your CV stand out. Mine has some colour in it, I designed it myself on Canva and I’ve been told by recruiters that it stood out to them and it increased my chances of getting an interview.
These are my two cents. It has helped me, and I really hope it helps you. Happy job hunting!