How can I find the right position for me and present myself successfully?

Have you decided that it is time to take a new path in your career development? Have you spent months looking for a new position, but without much result? If the answers to these questions are "Yes", we are ready to be your partner in finding your dream position by giving you some tips.

More often than not, candidates who fail to find work easily are those who dive into job advertisements without thinking about what they really want and what exactly they need to do to get the right position for them. As a result, they apply for positions that are not suitable for them at this stage of their career development.

For those of you who are determined to find a new role that will be a step forward in your career, we have summarized a few steps you can follow to be more successful in your job search and find the position that will really be suitable for you:

1. Think objectively about your career path

Think about what the right position for you is, in relation to your personality and your strengths, instead of which role you liked at the moment. Sometimes you need to think and find an honest answer to some questions about how you envision your career in the long run.

• First, identify your inner traits and personal qualities – what are your strengths and weaknesses, what specific skills do you have, what kind of work has satisfied you the most so far, and why?
• In what environment do you feel most motivated and successful? In what environment do you feel oppressed and useless? Then consider the external context around your need to change jobs. Is the industry in which you are developing facing a period of change – a crisis or market changes that will affect your future development opportunities?
• Research the competition and compare your professional skills with those of the industry professionals you have chosen. Try to think objectively about whether you are more capable than the average level of your competitors.
• Would you be able to use and upgrade the skills from your current position to the next? Focus on a position with a long-term perspective.
• Is there a career model or professional that you admire and want to follow and what are the steps to get to the level he or she is?

The answers to these questions will help you chart your career path and outline the steps you need to take to stay on track.

Remember that when you apply for a job, you are always in competition with other capable people. Think about what you could point out as an advantage over others, what examples and personal background you would share, so that you can convince your future employer that you are the right choice for the position. Identify the quality or skill that sets you apart from other candidates and focus on it when talking to prospective employers. Highlight in the conversation something innovative that you are capable of and that has not yet been developed in the company.

2. Update your resume

You may be in need of a change and feel exhausted in your current position, but do not ignore the fact that the role you are currently performing is a step towards future opportunities. Think about what you want your own resume to look like in terms of specific skills, experience, qualifications, and participation in various projects, and describe it all in a structured and comprehensive way.

It is often the case that in order to find an employer who will promote your personal development, you need to be proactive and present your own plan for this. Be proactive, not reactive, when it comes to building the skills and experience needed to enrich your resume.

By proactively taking on different tasks in your current role, you will increase your potential future value in the labor market. You will also gain more self-confidence, which would be to your advantage when you embark on a job search. On the other hand, it will be useful to include all the new skills and qualities you have acquired in your current resume.

3. Think about how you want others to know you as a professional

It is very important to build a clear idea of yourself. This means fully understanding where you are at the moment and where you want to be in terms of your career development. Taking the time to understand and develop your own personal position in a company as a professional takes time and hard work, but it helps shape your professional identity and has a huge impact on how others perceive you professionally. This can be crucial when looking for a new job.

So before you start looking for a job, think about what you are best at as a professional at the moment, how you see yourself, what you want to continue to develop, and what you need to change to become better at what you do. Think about the positive traits that you want people to see in you and strive to maintain and develop them.

You may be adamant that you want to embark on a new career opportunity, but changing employers is a major change, and long-term success should never be sacrificed to short-term satisfaction or momentary change in attitudes.

 

If you need advice or assistance in finding a job, we will be happy to hear from you