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Expert Opinion: Get ahead of the rest
| Whilst the market in 2009 has been more difficult to predict than a BBQ summer, there's no doubt that we've witnessed a gradual increase in accountancy and finance jobs over the last eight months. So with indications that recruitment should continue to grow as we head into the final third of the year, just how can you gear up for any market upswing? Your most important step should be to dust of your CV - but be careful. Whilst the market is picking up, hiring firms still know they're very much in the driving seat and can cherry pick the best applicants. Even if you updated your profile just before the downturn, you'll need to revisit again to make sure it reflects your expertise. This is especially true for candidates who may have taken on far more responsibility over the last six months as teams have become leaner. Make sure you highlight any increased accountability and quantify any impact you made on the bottom line. Companies are extremely interested in hiring candidates who have demonstrated they can make a material difference, despite the worst market conditions for some time. Make sure you start to monitor the market more closely. Browse recruitment consultancy and job board websites and set yourself up on job alerts. It's the same principle as buying a house - the more you know about current activity, the easier it is to assess each opportunity on it's true merits, rather than purely against your wish list in isolation. Finally, if you're approaching recruitment consultants please don't take your registration interview lightly. Whilst, I know most people feel they only need to impress the client not the recruitment consultant, we're increasingly being asked to only put forward the top 2 or 3 candidates we have on our books and this is likely to continue - even as things improve. You may have a CV that ticks all the boxes but if you don't impress at registration, you can't blame us for thinking you won't impress the client either. |
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This article was written by Martin Ward Anderson who provide banking recruitment for banking jobs and finance jobs
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