Search like an expert
The world literally is your oyster when it comes to the jobs market and once you have a good idea of what you want to do, it's not as scary as it seems. You just need to arm yourself with as much information and as many tools as possible to find the right job for you.
Get ahead of the game
The market is ever changing and suitable jobs will come and go like buses. Getting jobs sent to you by email is a great way to make sure you're aware of the newest jobs. It's easy to set up a saved search based on keywords, salary, location and industry. Once you've saved this on fish4jobs you will receive a daily update by email of all the new jobs added that match your criteria. Try and keep in touch with the latest vacancies by signing up to receive jobs by email.
Look carefully
We know it can be time consuming to look through jobs search results so here are some top tips that will help you find what you're looking for.
If you know what you want, use advanced search.
You can add details about your preferred working hours, contract, minimum salary and industry sector which will give you results that exactly meet your needs.
Spend time tweaking your search criteria.
If you find that there aren't very many jobs matching your search, you'll need to experiment. Maybe the salary you are looking for is unrealistic or the location is too close to home.
Keep your eyes peeled for opportunities.
On fish4jobs we've added ‘Be first to apply' which is a list of brand new jobs that match your search. Look out for them, as there might be something perfect for you that no one else has seen yet.
Search for the company, not the job.
If you want to work for a specific company you could try reading through our recruiter profiles to look at the current vacancies available at companies such as Barclays, Fitness First, Post Office, Travis Perkins or Wagamama.
Be patient, open and positive
It can take a little while to find a new job, so it's necessary to set aside some time to carry out your search. Don't be disheartened if you don't see something straight away. It's good to have an ideal job in the frame but it's also important to keep an open mind and be flexible. Even if you are feeling nervous or coping with rejection, try to remain positive and put as much effort into your search as you can. Make a list of all your good points and achievements if it helps you to stay positive.