{"id":4937,"date":"2022-12-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonrecruitment.applyflow.site\/job-search-dos-donts\/"},"modified":"2022-12-12T10:09:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T00:09:35","slug":"job-search-dos-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/job-search-dos-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Search Do&#8217;s &#038; Don&#8217;t&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row content-block side-photo-2col\" style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<h4>What is the best way to manage your job search?<\/h4>\n<p>In the age of applying online for job opportunities, high volumes of applications to both recruitment agencies and employer job ads are a given. So in light of this, how do you ensure that your resum\u00e9 doesn\u2019t get lost in the sea of applications?<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to manage your resum\u00e9 and professional online profile to ensure that you are presenting the very best version of yourself. Here are our top tips on the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of managing your job search.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do have an easy to read and spell checked resum\u00e9<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>With agencies and direct companies receiving so many job applications at the start of the year, you don\u2019t want an over complicated resum\u00e9 that gets dropped to the bottom of the pile. A simple resum\u00e9 layout that highlights your most important skills and experience is crucial. Don\u2019t forget to proofread!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t include a personal photo of yourself or use inappropriate colours or fonts on your resum\u00e9<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Although you want your resum\u00e9 to stand out from the crowd you must remember your resum\u00e9 is a professional document, meaning that visually it should look that way as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do have purpose in what you\u2019re looking for and know why you are looking<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an action plan before you start to apply. Know what organisations you would like to work for and which agencies you would like to contact.<\/li>\n<li>Being clear and organised on what you want to achieve from your job search will help ensure greater success.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t spam apply to hundreds of roles. Think quality over quantity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do keep a log of where your resum\u00e9 has been sent<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is important to keep details of where you have sent your resum\u00e9 and which job boards you\u2019ve registered to. Having this information will save you from being caught off guard when being contacted by a hiring manager or agency contact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do contact agencies before applying to them<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Although this is not always possible, it is good practice. By contacting the agency first, this gives you an initial opportunity to communicate what you\u2019re looking for and understand what they can offer to you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t stalk recruitment agencies or a hiring manager<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It is extremely important to follow up, especially when there is a high volume of applicants. A follow up is a clear sign of your interest, however be mindful of the fact that yours is not the only application and that each time you call you\u2019re taking time out of a hiring manager&#8217;s busy day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do make use of your network<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s great to get referrals through your network however do be mindful of how you are using your network. If you have already been put forward for an opportunity by your agency, reaching out to a connection that works at that firm can hinder the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By following these simple tips you will have a greater ability to stand out from the crowd and help ensure more success in your job search.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Career Insights from Johnson Recruitment<\/b><\/h2>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson Recruitment is an independent recruitment and consulting firm specialising in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/community-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/social-purpose-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Purpose<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/health-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Medical sectors, as well as in the recruitment of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/practice-management-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnsonrecruitment.com.au\/business-support-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">support staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, across all sectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us on 03 9946 7320 or info@johnsonrecruitment.com.au to learn more about how we can assist you with a vacancy or new role today. Follow our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/johnson-recruitment---healthcare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/johnsonrecruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pages for more information and to keep up to date with the latest jobs, events and career advice.<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the best way to manage your job search? In the age of applying online for job opportunities, high volumes of applications to both recruitment agencies and employer job ads are a given. So in light of this, how do you ensure that your resum\u00e9 doesn\u2019t get lost in the sea of applications? 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