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The Top Six Ways To Improve Your Employability

When faced with the prospect of looking for a new job there are certain things that you can do to make it more likely that you will find your ideal role.

Take every opportunity to up skill that you get. Whether you have just recently graduated or have been working for twenty years there is always chances to improve and grow. Aim to learn a new skill each year if possible. You can learn through books, the internet, attending conferences and by attending courses.

Your attitude is as important as your skills and experience and often it is your personality that can mean the difference between whether you are successful or not. If you make a good first impression then you are likely to interview much better.

Make the time to groom your CV and also take time to think about what your personal appearance says about you. By looking smart and professional you feel more ready to interview and give off a good impression.

Always make sure your online presence is professional and all personal social media accounts are set to private. It is also a good idea to make sure all pictures of you are fairly professional, i.e no shots of you in swimwear or under the influence of alcohol.

Try to build up your network of contacts as the more you have the more opportunities will open up to you. Having lots of business contacts looks good and increases your profile at the same time.

Before you attend an interview make sure that you do as much research as you can on the company. You should try to memorise important information and company facts and be able to reiterate them at your interview. This will show the interviewer that you are interested in the company as well as the role. Aim to make yourself as familiar with the company as possible.

If you follow each of these tips you are likely to increase your chances of landing your dream job.