What you should know when looking for a new job

The rules for finding a new job are much different from what they were a year or two ago, when opportunities outnumbered the share of people looking for work and going through a completely virtual hiring process was far from normal.

The world has changed, and some of the things we thought we knew about the hiring process have changed. For example, with more companies supporting remote work and finding talent with non-traditional backgrounds, you may be able to apply for positions you previously weren’t able to due to location or education.

So, if landing a new gig is on your priority list, let the experts at Phyton Talent Advisors offer their tips to help you make the right connections and ace your interview.

• Look into industries that continue to grow:

• • Technology: 2021 was a big year for tech companies, largely because they didn’t rely on physical storefronts for business and can often operate almost entirely online, as most of their employees can work from home.
  • Fintech: Even before the pandemic, the financial services industry was trending toward online banking. COVID accelerated the transition away from a brick-and-mortar presence, so their will likely be more jobs in the online banking and fintech sectors this upcoming year
• Diversity and inclusion will be at the forefront: Companies have expressed a deep commitment to forming more diverse, equitable and inclusive work environments, thereby helping businesses and employees thrive. As such, almost every talent attraction strategy across the board will be focused on pulling applications from a diverse range of candidates that match the specified skill sets, offering more people and communities the opportunity to succeed.
• Your online presence is important: If you haven’t paid much attention to your LinkedIn profile, now is the time. Your LinkedIn profile should target your top two positions of interest, utilizing various industry-specific keywords and skills within your headline and summary. I would offer descriptions of your work, educational history and accomplishments.
• Work with a recruitment/staffing agency: Sometimes, searching for a job alone can be stressful and time-consuming. If you are struggling to secure a position that you love on your own, a staffing agency can provide a world of support and insight into helping you land a new job. Collaborating with a firm like Phyton Talent Advisors can give direction to your job search and reduce the time it takes to find work. Having access to their wide networks of employers, as well as gaining insight towards resume writing and interview preparation, means you will be better positioned to get noticed by employers.

Let our expert advisors help you get your career to the next level and help you find a new role. Connect with us today.