As we start to recover from the financial difficulties of the last few years unemployment is still very high. Finding work can be tricky and finding your dream job is almost impossible at the moment. More jobs are coming on the market and as the global finances start to improve so to will you chance of finding that perfect job. It’s not easy finding a new job and you have to be dedicated to the job hunt.

Think very carefully about what you’re doing and why exactly you’re looking for a new job in the first place. If you’re job hunting because you’re currently unemployed you might not be able to take your time. If you’re looking for a new job because you don’t like you old one you need to stick it out for as long as possible so you don’t jump into making any silly mistakes. Before beginning your job search think about why you’re looking to make a change. Maybe you feel there’s no chance of career progression in your current role. Many people feel they’re worth more money than they’re currently getting paid and are looking for a salary increase in their new job. Whatever your reasons are you’ll need to make sure your CV is up to scratch. If you need CV help it’s always best to consult a specialist. Your CV has to grab the recruiters attention within seconds and make you stand out from dozens of other applicants.

The internet can be a great resource to find jobs as most organisations will advertise their vacancies online. If you are going to apply for jobs online you need to keep an accurate record of what you’re applying for. Many vacancies will be posted across several of the larger generic job boards. The person having to go through all the applications will not appreciate coming across your CV several times and might even discount you because of it.