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Mike
16:04 13 Mar 23
Highly recommended! Josh and Sarah have been fantastic at Astute. They've found and placed me in 2 jobs now between them, both really responsive and excellent at keeping you up to speed with things. Very knowledgable about the roles and happy to talk to companies with any queries you have.
C R.
10:45 27 Jan 23
Great agency one of the best ones I've worked with! Liz has been a great help and support in helping me towards a new direction in my career life. She is very attentive and keeps me in the loop at all times! She makes the extra effort to work with my preferred requirements for work and even if it isn't completely attainable she meets me in the middle and does as much as she can to help! Also Liz is very funny might I add 😂 and I'm happy that I can now put a face to the name after all these years! Thank you again Liz for all your help and support! 😊
Christine
10:32 20 Dec 22
Josh and the Astute team was very swift to help me to find roles that matched my profile. They are really reliable and will help through every step of the recruitment process going out of their way to assist and follow up when needed. Could not find a better recruitment agency!
Helen Pinegar
16:19 18 Dec 22
Fantastic recruitment agency.. Josh was extremely enthusiastic, encouraging and clearly knowledgeable about what was needed from both the employee and the employers point of view. Extremely supportive especially in regards to interview preparation and endeavoured to procure feedback promptly. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Astute in the future to both candidates and recruiting businesses particularly for the right fit for the role!!!
Lisa Leigh
11:56 30 Nov 22
I have worked as a candidate for Astute and they have been excellent. Super friendly service and professional agents keen to fit the right person to the right job. It has been a pleasure dealing with them and I would happily work for them again in the future. Highly recommend this agency.
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With the start of the new year, many of us start to think about changes we’d like to make to our lives.  Maybe you’re set on eating healthier, or you’d like to take the plunge and start that new hobby you’ve been telling yourself you’ll do for a while! Or you may be one of the many job hunters set on using the new year as an opportunity to find a new role.

Marketing is vital in any industry if you want to be successful, and job hunting is no different. To ensure you get your dream job, you must market yourself well. You are your product, and the better you sell yourself, the greater the chance of nailing that interview and getting hired.

Here are some tips on how to market yourself so that potential employers will be interested in what you have to offer:

Defining your goals is a good place to start

Before you begin your job search, it is key to understand what it is you are actually looking for. Consider what you want from your next role and how it should compare to your current job. For example, you may want to go in a completely different direction, or you may want to find a very similar role but one that has better benefits or a higher salary.  

Start by making a list of everything you want from your ideal role. List out non-negotiables and be sure to filter these when searching on job boards or provide the list to recruitment consultants you are working with. 

Make sure your CV is up to date and stands out

An up-to-date CV is a MUST for any job seeker. Make sure your most recent experience is included in detail and be sure to include your key skills and qualities clearly at the beginning of your CV so recruitment consultants and potential employers can immediately see what you bring to the table.

Your CV is one of the most essential marketing tools you have. It should be attention-grabbing, well-written, and free of any errors. Remember, many roles will have a lot of applications, so it is essential to get your value across and stand out.

If you’ve not applied for a new role in a long time, be sure to check that your contact details are up to date. The last thing you want is for a potential employer to be trying to get hold of you – on the wrong telephone number!  

Optimising your profile section on a CV is essential to making a good first impression. Interest is then developed by elaborating further on why you’re qualified for the position.

Make the most of LinkedIn 

LinkedIn is a great tool to help you build your personal brand and expand your professional network. Aim to be as active as possible – this doesn’t necessarily mean posting daily content, but you should try to engage with relevant users and their content. This could be sharing your thoughts on a recent article they have shared or joining an online community. Position yourself as an expert in your industry and you’ll become more visible to relevant contacts who could be a link to a potential role.

Reach out to Recruitment Consultants  

As well as connecting with professionals in your sector, you should also aim to connect with recruitment consultants like the team at Astute. Give us a call to introduce yourself, or get in touch via email or LinkedIn message. Share with us your job search goals and anything you absolutely need from a new position. We will then add you to our database and contact you straight away with any suitable roles!

Research your chosen industry & keep learning! 

Take the time to understand your chosen industry and any challenges it may be currently facing.

No matter how senior your position or how much you think you know about your industry, it is never too late to upskill and learn something new. Complete an online course (Linkedin has lots of free courses via Linkedin Learning), attend a professional event to hear from experts or simply read up on industry trends and news to ensure you’re up to date ahead of any conversations or interviews.  

Potential employers will likely be impressed by your commitment to learning about your industry which could help you stand out against other candidates. 

Now you’re ready for embark on your job search – good luck!  

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