Leap Forward In Your Career

February 29 is a date that usually occurs every four years, and is called leap day. According to an old Irish legend, or possibly history, St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women every four years to propose to men and not just the other way around. It's not just about love, however, in a bigger sense leap year is also about taking chances. Maybe it's the perfect time to start thinking of making a job change.

You got rewarded with an extra 24 hours equaling to 24 opportunities to make this happen. We at Communicate Recruitment suggest these steps:

Research 
Look for a job that requires your experience. Visit local recruitment agencies' websites to get an idea of what others are doing and what jobs are out there now. One important tip is that you need to make sure your skills are still relevant to what is required in the job you want to apply for.

Draw a career map 
Setting goals is easy, but working towards them is difficult. Advancing in your career can seem overwhelming. Once you have some pictures of where you want to go, get things moving by taking small steps towards that vision.
In order to pave the way for the future, your first and primary objective is to clearly understand where you are today and what you currently have at your disposal to help you take the next step in your career. To begin with, you must accurately assess the progress you have made over the years. Ask yourself:

• How did I get to this point in my career?
• Are there things I would like to change?

Connecting: Tailor your LinkedIn profile to your goals 
Networking is important for all job seekers, but for people looking at changing their jobs, it's even more crucial. You must connect with people who can introduce you to decision-makers. When you meet new contacts, make sure they understand why you're a good fit for the type of job you want. When you target your network, you will find people willing to support you.

LinkedIn is the new CV, while it doesn't necessarily replace the paper version, it's the first place most people are going to look at when you apply for a new job, and the place where recruiters and head-hunters are most likely to come across your profile. It's important to do whatever you can to ensure you're found, maybe highlight the big accomplishments in your career? Get recommendations? And always present yourself in a professional way with your profile picture.

Be prepared for delays 
Nothing will ever run smoothly, sometimes it can take up to two weeks before you get a response on the application you've sent in and chances are that it might also take a while before you go for your interview. This process can be a little bit frustrating, however having patience and family and friends as your support system, will help greatly. They don't have to be in possession of your dream but be supportive.

Taking a leap in your career isn't always easy but remember, whatever motivation you need to get started, is the most important part of reaching your goal. Make no mistake, there will be delays and that's why you'll have your friends and family at large watching you while you work towards your goals.

Are you planning on looking for a new job anytime soon? Have you started with your search already? If not, start now and visit Communicate Recruitment. Our specialized recruitment company has dedicated consultants who focus on finding you a job that is equivalent to your skills. We have vacancies in IT, Finance, Engineering, Freight and Supply Chain.

So whether you are an Accountant, Civil Engineer, Java Developer, Project Manager or Supply Chain Manager, rest assured we can help you. Contact us now!