How to find the perfect job for you

By Elizabeth Ndembei

Your CV is nothing short of perfect, your achievements are well stated and backed by data and double-checked by a CV writing professional?  No? Then you need to start this process as soon as possible and only then are you ready to find your perfect job.

Muthoni Ndegwa Recruitment manager at Corporate Staffing Services says, “Your CV is your biggest seller to a potential employer or recruiter and having your CV ready year round is key as you ever know when the right position will open up”.

So how do you find the perfect job? You may ask, in this article, we are going to discuss four ways on how you can ensure you land that perfect job.

Here are 4 ways on how to find the perfect job for you. 

1. Subscribe to alerts

“The first 48 hours of a job posting are very crucial to your success as you are setting the bar for the rest of the applicants”. Adds Muthoni. The best time to apply for a job is as soon as it’s advertised to ensure that the recruiter knows what to expect from the other candidates.

Having subscribed for job alerts that interest you, you will have to spend less time going through the gazillion job adverts that are there in a day. Save that time to apply for jobs that you are really interested in and preparing for upcoming interviews which you can use a professional to get you ready through interview coaching.

Additionally, job alerts will inform you on the sectors that are hiring currently which will give an indication that demand for workers is higher than supply for the workers. Such insight will keep you ahead of the pack by knowing where to channel your job search.

2.Review potential employers

You are there wondering how do you identify a potential employer that you would like to work with? Are they the big shots in their industry the likes of Safaricom PwC or EABL?.

You can get insights on your potential employer by setting alerts on the company to ensure you get their newsletters and don’t miss out on any information they send out.

You can research on a company through its employees who can give you a scoop on the organizational culture, benefits and pay to help you understand if they are a match for you.

Companies reviews are also a good way of identifying if a company is your match depending on what customers and employees say. Review on how often the organization recruits, a company that is on a hiring spree is an indication of financial health.

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3.Maximize your networks

Networks have grown to be the biggest key in today’s world. Find the perfect job by maximizing your networks. Your friends, colleagues or family might be knowing of an organization that is looking to fill a certain position, but they have not advertised in the dailies.

Those companies that you have vested interests to work for, you should ensure you have an inside source who will inform you about current openings and you get to strike while it’s hot. Check regularly on the company’s website to see what openings they might have that fits you.

4.Let the perfect job find you

Have that slick CV of yours turned into interviews by a professional. Your qualifications and experience should be able to speak for you. Make use of recruitment firms/portals and upload your CV there for recruiters to see.
By positioning yourself out there, recruiters and potential employers will be able to find you. Ensure that your CV and cover letter are regularly updated to show that you have what they are looking for.

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Once you have incorporated all the above, keep working on self-improvement and preparing for that upcoming interview. Having jitters about how to handle an interview session? talk to us about interview coaching at melody@corporatestaffing.co.ke to ensure you pocket that job.

Do you know of other hacks that one can use to get that perfect job? Share with us.

The writer is a Communications Officer at Corporate Staffing Services, a leading Recruitment firm that offers CV Writing, Job Placement & Career Advice. Email: Elizabeth@corporatestaffing.co.ke