Get out of the one-way street - ways to a new job
Are you one of those people who are actively looking for a job or do you just want to dedicate yourself to new career prospects? Not sure how to best approach it? Then you should definitely continue reading this article.
Before you start looking for a job, you need to be clear about what you want. Are you dissatisfied with your financial situation or does the company even turn out to be a professional dead end? Do you even have a specific employer in mind? Only if you think about it in advance can you actively work towards and achieve your goal.
If you aim to expand your area of responsibility, you should first think about internal company advancement or development opportunities. Is there currently an open position with more tasks and responsibilities? Great, then apply to your current employer. Sounds strange - but it isn't. In the majority of cases, jobs are filled internally. Why? The employer knows who he is getting involved with and does not have to go through the tedious, time-consuming application process, but only the "light version" of it. Your advantage: You have already been able to prove your skills and have taken on a certain status. Just try it. Even if you are out of the question for the vacancy, your employer will see that you are still committed and will be able to identify with the company and its values in the future.
However, in case you are actively looking for a job or perhaps there are no internal opportunities, we will show you which aspects to look out for.
Online profiles
Online profiles are the "A" and "O" these days. Job platforms like Xing and Linkedin are usually the first point of contact when it comes to recruiting. So that your profile also gives the right impression and supports your job search, it should above all be up-to-date and actively used. The best profile doesn't make sense if you're not online at least once a week. It is also important that the stages of your professional career are structured and clearly broken down. The photo is also an important criterion and has an impact. So show yourself at your best. However, an absolute no-go are pictures from vacation or very outdated photos.
Further developments
Have you recently attended an accounting course to refresh your knowledge or even have additional training? List this qualification in your profiles and applications. Education should never be seen as complete. Requirements change over time and there is always something you can still learn. Find out on job portals or directly from potential employers which qualifications are required for your desired position. The better your skills match the ideas of the companies, the greater your chances of getting the job.
Unsolicited applications
Why wait for a vacancy to appear? Apply on your own initiative. Often positions are not even advertised publicly because the company checks existing applications or records in advance. So it can be worthwhile to apply to the company of your choice in advance. Your contact does not even have to contain your entire application portfolio. For the time being, a personal cover letter, combined with a short performance profile, is completely sufficient. If this results in positive contact, you can submit your complete application portfolio in the next step.
Mobile job search
Did you also think of the mobile job search? Platforms such as Indeed or karriere.at offer you the option of using the app or mobile version to conveniently look for interesting jobs on the go. Who knows, maybe you will finally find your dream job on the subway.
Conclusion: Find out for yourself which variant suits you best and define your ideas. You will see that with the right tactics you will reach your goal faster!
