Looking for a new career opportunity but don’t want to cut ties with your old job just yet? 4 experts share their tips on how to search for a job while working full-time.
while still remaining present at work. We asked four experts for their best advice on securing a new job without jeopardising your old one. This is what they said.Your head may be swimming with ideas and potential opportunities right now, but it’s important to get clear on some parameters for the new role to narrow down your search.
“Your LinkedIn profile is very important and acts as an online CV, so having up-to-date information is the most valuable thing you can do to give your job search a helping hand,” Timelin adds. “Most potential employers will look you up online and use your LinkedIn profile to assess whether to take your application forward. You will still need to submit a CV as part of your job application, but an updated profile allows you to add more personality and demonstrate your experience. Plus, keeping it updated on a regular basis feels like less of a task than rewriting your CV.”It goes without saying: your CV is the ultimate representation of your professional self.
. “Time spent job-searching while in a full-time role can be limiting, so to maximise efficiency, make sure your CV is as concise yet comprehensive as possible.”“While you’re working full-time it can be difficult to be constantly searching and staying up to date with the jobs that are available,” says Robbie Bryant, a career expert at
. Save yourself the hours of scrolling and spend some time setting up job alerts so they get delivered directly to your email or phone.We know that taking time away from work to go to an interview can be difficult, especially if you have been offered multiple interviews. However, Bryant says that it’s always worth requesting a quick telephone call with either the company or the recruiter to ask any questions that are essential to you.
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