Is a new career on the cards?

It’s not long now until the festivities commence and the season of joy and celebration is under way.

The Christmas and New Year period can also be a time of reflection, which gets us thinking about our career goals moving forward. As 2024 approaches the job market is showing significant changes, the post covid boom has tailed off, recent conflicts have affected global economies and we are yet to find out the full effect of the rise of AI technology. However, Workshop
Recruitment works with a number of progressive companies that are looking to open up new channels and departments, and are seeking experienced candidates with transferable skills in many sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, IT and Sales and Marketing.

With many people waiting until the new year to make changes and start the job search, now is the best time to prepare and put yourself ahead of the rest. Below are our top 5 tips to help you get the perfect role for the start of 2024:

1. Craft a strong CV that showcases exactly what you have to offer

In a competitive job market presenting yourself effectively is paramount. With the rise of AI technology being used to shortlist candidates, it is now more important than ever to be using keywords and highlighting your qualifications to ensure you stand out.

2. Navigating the current job market and its challenges

The job search has evolved significantly in recent years with companies now leveraging online platforms, social media and networking events as recruitment tools. We work with a number of companies that have a constant steam of vacancies.

3. Embrace the Power of Networking

It’s not always what you know, it’s who you know and the connections you have. We have a large number of clients across our industries who welcome seeing candidate CV’s even if they aren’t actively recruiting. As a business we will spec out candidates with certain expertise to these companies to ensure they don’t miss the perfect opportunity.

4. Mastering the Interview

With many companies now offering various interview methods it is key to be prepared for everything from zoom meetings to skills assessments and trial days. Our recruitment consultants will brief you on all of these methods to ensure you are prepared for your meeting beforehand.

5. Negotiating an offer and making a decision

Using a recruitment agency can assist you greatly with this. Our consultants are regularly negotiating with clients on behalf of candidates. They also have an excellent understanding of competitive salaries and are often asked to benchmark salaries against industry standards.