5 Things to do to find and get the job you want:
By Cham Posted Date: August 15, 2016
Are you looking to improve your productivity, maximise your time at work and secure your next dream job? Whether you are looking to get an internal company promotion, make a move into a new organization or jump into a new industry, below are some ways you can get started on finding what you want:
- Networking: Reach out and contact your network – your professional network of people can be a goldmine for expanding your work prospects. So take the time to think about new opportunities and partnerships, as well as who you can reach out to. Make a list of all the prospective contacts you want to get in touch with and aim to call or email them.
- Browse for jobs: If you’re looking to make the next move in your career, browsing and saving interesting jobs to apply for later can be a great way to spend the start of your day. Most job sites like jobAds.lk have saved searches and notifications. Make use of these features to stay up to date with the latest and relevant jobs.
- Do Enough Research: It important to do plenty of research and stay on top of industry news, company, market and salary trends. These can help you stand out as well as allow you to make more informed decisions.
- Reflect on your next move and goals: Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 5-10 years’ time. To keep moving forward and make the best career moves, it’s important that you regularly assess your goals and aspirations. Think about both your short term and long terms goals and how you plan on achieving them, it will also be a form of motivation.
- Upskill: Learn a new skill; you can do a short course or even an online course to enhance your value as an employee. Gaining new skills is an ideal way to improve your chances of getting the job you want. Think about your goals and career prospects then see what skills you can learn to assist you in achieving these goals.