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Know the market

The biggest obstacle people face when looking for their next career move is understanding where and how to start looking.

One of the first things to start doing when thinking of a career move is being realistic, writing down job departments and titles, and making what you want more clarity. You should have no more than five roles to excite and keep you engaged; the word "anything" should not be in your mind.

Know your worth! Maximize your time with agency recruiters; it should not just be a one-way communication channel. Ask questions about the market, roles they think you can be useful for, and, most importantly, the current salary, compensation, and benefits trends for relevant positions in the market. The information gathered from recruiters can be valuable information in today's job market.

Steps to understand the market

One of the best ways to identify what is happening in the market is to examine what jobs are being posted on LinkedIn or other online job portals. Understanding a company's hiring needs is key to finding the perfect job for you.

Job hunting has drastically changed over the years. I remember a time when you could walk into a company, hand them a beautifully kept brown envelope with your CV or Resume in it, and still get called back.

Oh, how times have changed!

We need to remember that online job hunting is continuously evolving. As technology evolves, I see job hunting shifting towards a more relationship and value-based experience.

The time of applying online for a job and receiving a call back are rapidly fading.

So what do we do now?

First, don't panic! Take the time to build a value-added relationship with recruiters and hiring managers. It's incredible to learn how much skill and knowledge you bring to the table. You should have a collaborative relationship with recruiters, a long-term strategy that will eventually pay off.

Tips to add value and build relationships

1 Post content on LinkedIn that recruiters will find interesting, usually market information and interesting facts about your industry experience.

2 You are recommending experts in the market to recruiters for the jobs they post. This way, you get to give before expecting something in return; a gesture like this builds a valuable connection, instead of sending a message saying you are looking for a job.

But one thing is for sure; value-added relationships are the future!

Set aside three days a week to focus on yourself when applying online for jobs. It's incredibly important to stay in high spirits!