Applying for a job brings most people a mix of emotions. Job searchers report feeling excited and eager, as well as worried, overwhelmed, and uncertain.
Liberty Staffing Services is an independent staffing agency. As a staffing agency, we talk to job seekers all the time, and we have certainly heard it all. People who are desperate for a new position after an unexpected job loss. New graduates who are eagerly and nervously anticipating their first job. Parents who need a flexible temporary assignment while their kids are in school. Even retirees who decide they want to go back into the workforce to stay busy and have extra spending money.
If you are looking for a new job, reach out to Liberty Staffing Services. We connect great people with great jobs in Ontario! Here are 5 ways that you can improve your job search.
1. Update Your Resume
If you haven’t worked on your resume in a while, it’s time to pull it up on your computer and update it.
Think of your resume as the place where you can showcase your relevant skills and accomplishments–especially those that will impress potential employers. Before sending out your resume, take a look at each section, including your profile, work history, education, and skills, to ensure that they are tailored to the kind of job you are seeking.
Whenever possible, use numbers and clear metrics to prove your track record with the things the job description asks for. The more keywords and phrases you can fit naturally into your resume, the better.
2. Build Up Your LinkedIn Profile and Connections
LinkedIn is the social media platform for professional connections and networking.
One of the things your potential employer is likely to do is search for your LinkedIn profile and check out the information you post and share on the site.
Double check that all of your contact information is accurate, your job history is up to date, and all of your shared content matches the image you want to project to a hiring manager.
Don't forget to use this platform to connect with your past coworkers and supervisors, as well as industry leaders and potential mentors.
3. Attend Job Fairs, Industry Events, and Conferences
This piece of advice is for people who have a job in an industry they enjoy, but who would like to find a new job.
Take advantage of the professional development opportunities you have because of your current position.
Industry events and meetups give you excellent opportunities to develop new skills, gain more knowledge, meet new people in your field, and find out about exciting job opportunities.
4. Be Open to Temporary Work
Temporary work is popular with employers and employees alike.
Employers like that hiring temporary workers gives them the option to scale up quickly. Plus, they can get to know their temporary hires to find out if they would make great permanent additions to their workforce.
Employees are drawn to temporary positions because of the flexibility they offer, the speed at which they can be placed into an open job, and the information they give you about a potential long-term employer.
Temporary positions also allow you to learn about a new industry without committing to a career in that field.
5. Partner With a Staffing Agency
Speaking of temporary work, staffing agencies are a great resource for temporary and permanent positions at many different kinds of companies.
What’s more, partnering with a staffing agency significantly expands your job search by giving you access to positions that aren’t posted publicly. Staffing agency recruiters have insider knowledge of openings at companies they work with, and they can advocate on your behalf.
By connecting with a staffing agency, you can use their resources to open doors and facilitate your job search. Utilizing staffing agency services is a great way to improve your odds of finding the right job.
Contact your nearest Liberty Staffing Services branch today! We can help with your job search.
