Hi there,
Reformatting your resume is only one step in the process. There are a lot of good quality local
HR people in the market at the moment and even here people are finding it more difficult to stand out when applying for roles. Recruiters have told me that they are getting upward of 50 applicants for
HR roles and for other positions, sometimes applications in the hundreds.
Getting work is more than applying for roles that are advertised on the net or in the newspapers. Only about 10% of positions available are advertised. There is a "hidden" job market that needs to be tapped into and this is often best done via networking.
I would suggest the following tactics:
* Define your goal - what is it you want to achieve and when do you want to achieve it by?
* What types of roles are you looking for and who is most likely to have those positions available?
* What industries are you wanting to work with? Is there any industries you don't want to target? (based on your values and natural inclinations)
* What skills, experience and personal attributes do you have that will make you valuable to these employers?
* What options are available to you and what resources could you tap into? Who might be able to help you - a colleague, manager or friend?
* What is the culture of the organisations you are targeting and what values to they work by - are they aligned to your values?
Networking on-line could be a good place to start. Try linking with someone that is currently in the Melbourne market and find out what you can from them. Find out if there are any conferences or major
HR events coming up and try to come and attend so you can "rub shoulders" with "the locals" and gather more information and business links.
It may take some time to get where you want to go but if you have a targeted approach it will make your job hunt easier and you will have clarity about where you want to head and how you are going to get there.
Good luck with putting your plan together and making the change you are after.
Mary-Leigh
