Navigating the world of work can be difficult but there are things you can do to make landing your dream tech role that much easier. Here are our top tips to help you get ahead:<\/p>\n
According to Talent\u2019s Sydney Practice Manager, Alan Dowdall, \u201cNow is the time to engage with those recruiters you are connected to or who have contacted you in the past 6 months, and to speak to them about the current landscape based on your current skillset\u201d. Recruiters, especially tech-based ones, can be your best asset in landing a tech role. With access to industry insights and knowledge about which companies are hiring, they can help you in securing interviews for roles most suited to your skillset and experience.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking for a digital or tech role, check out our\u00a0Job Search<\/a>.<\/p>\n Former colleagues and managers are great people to turn to when looking for a new role. Check in with them to see where they are working currently. You may find that they are currently hiring, and can help set you up with an interview.<\/p>\n Another great idea is to look to competitors of your current or previous employers. If they are in a position to hire currently, research who you know in these companies and see if they can make an introduction on your behalf. Use your connections to get a foot in the door.<\/p>\n Alan recommends scanning your resume thoroughly, \u201cIf it\u2019s only been updated sporadically over the past 5 years, maybe it\u2019s time for a rewrite.\u201d Your core skillset should be clear so hiring managers can easily identify what you will bring to the table. However, Alan cautions, \u201cIf your resume reads like a job description, it\u2019s time to update it with tangible achievements and details around projects worked on\u201d. You want to showcase how your skills have actually been put to action. Tangible examples are essential.<\/p>\n Upskilling is the key that opens the door to many more job opportunities. For example, it may be worthwhile to skill up in security as it is related to your role. According to LinkedIn, hiring demand for professionals skilled in cybersecurity is significant, and companies are increasingly hiring for these roles. The more you can offer a company, the more value they will see in hiring you.<\/p>\n Sign up for job alerts from job boards and LinkedIn. You will be notified when any roles become available and can be the first to jump on them. It also means you can cut your job search time in half, as these alerts will be doing the hard search work for you. To receive notifications that are even more tailored to you, Alan recommends \u201cstaying quite close to your core skills\u201d in the roles you apply for, as this will increase your chances of scoring an interview.<\/p>\n Your LinkedIn profile is essentially your digital resume, so you want to ensure that it is up to date with your key skills, qualifications and experience. Recruiters and hiring managers will be scanning this to determine whether you are the right fit for the position. LinkedIn is also a great networking tool, and is useful in making known to others that you are looking for work. We recommend that you update your profile to \u2018Open to Opportunities\u2019 as you want hiring managers and recruiters to easily be able to find your account and consider you for their open roles.<\/p>\n In terms of a salary\/pay rate in the current market, you should be asking yourself \u2018what I am prepared to accept?\u2019 This rate may not be what you got 12 months ago, so you need to be realistic and competitive if you want to increase your chances of securing your next role.<\/p>\n Searching for jobs is no easy task, and can take a large toll on you mentally. Alan recommends \u201csetting a certain number of hours aside each day to do your research, sending your resume and conducting follow up calls with recruiters\u201d. Setting this time aside helps you to establish a routine, and the more consistent you are with your efforts, the greater your chances are of landing a role.<\/p>\n With a shifting market and news of layoffs across big tech companies, Alan\u2019s advice is to keep your spirits high, \u201cDon\u2019t get disheartened. There are still a lot of companies hiring and the right opportunity will present itself once you are consistent in your approach\u201d. Stay motivated and persistent – it will pay off.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re currently looking for tech work, check out our\u00a0Job Search<\/a>.<\/p>\n2. Get in touch<\/h4>\n
3. Look to the competition<\/h4>\n
4. Update your resume<\/h4>\n
5. Expand your skillset<\/h4>\n
6. Set up job alerts<\/h4>\n
7. Refresh your LinkedIn profile<\/h4>\n
8. Set your pay expectations<\/h4>\n
9. Dedicate some hours to job search<\/h4>\n
10. Don\u2019t be disheartened<\/h4>\n