UK Apollo Group
The New Year has crept upon us for a while now, having survived that
Monday back at work, it is time to shake away the feelings of dread and focus
on the year ahead. After the jovial warmth of the festive season the
New Yearcan often make life seem banal and, with a whole year spreading before us, the
completion of any goal can seem too far off for you to feel motivated.
The continual reports of recession and gloom have also woken
us from our hangovers this week but don’t let the media discourage your
ambitions and don’t let the grim memory of 2009 keep you dissatisfied in your
job. If you delayed looking for a new position when the recession hit now is a
good time to get things moving and start your job search with the recruitment
industry expressing an upturn over Q4 and a positive outlook moving into 2010.
After the
Christmas period there are more vacancies being
advertised due to decisions being put off during the festive season. It is
important that you make your CV really shine as recruiters and employers will
be determined to make the best choices and have a positive start to the year.
Use these long cold nights to reflect on your achievements and highlight the
positive contributions you have made over past employment. If you understand
your abilities and your transferable skills this will give you confidence which
is sure to be noticed.
The upturn in the recruitment market will come from
businesses investing in their futures and after a shaky 2009 they will be looking
to create a solid platform that will provide security throughout an uncertain
2010. Part of this consolidation is to have the best people working for them so
if you can market yourself appropriately and are completely assured of your
capabilities then there is no reason for you to be left out in the snow this
season.
‘The most important thing is to be certain of yourself and
your goals at this time of year,’ says Louise Lapish, Project Manager at
leading Career Management and Outplacement Consultancy, PCS Executive. ‘The New
Year can be depressing for a lot of people and many people place blame on their
career. Businesses are making important decisions but individuals can start
being rash.”
PCS Executive assist mid to senior level executives and managers
in their job search and career progression and really on using networking and
the unadvertised job market to pursue career goals and objectives. Louise’s
role centres on managing the job searcher’s self-marketing campaign, keeping
them updated on trends throughout the seasons and directing them towards the
strongest leads.
‘My advice is to think carefully about what you want and
then make a plan. By proving that you’re proactive you can really impress
recruiters and key decision makers which can make all the difference in
securing a role at this time of year.’