Looking for a New Job Checklist

If you’ve decided it’s time to get yourself a new job, we’ve gathered a ‘Looking for a new job checklist’ for you to work through before you start the ball rolling. We don’t want you to forget anything or get caught out by being unprepared – here are some pointers to getting you your perfect fit job!

1. Update your CV

• Make sure it includes your best-selling points
• Do you need to create tailored versions of your CV with a different emphasis?
• If you have a portfolio or website – update this too with latest examples of work or case-studies

2. Review and update your LinkedIn profile

• Ask for some recommendations, references from past colleagues if you haven’t already.

3. Check your digital footprint as best you can

• Review all of your social media accounts and activity
• Consider what you would like a prospective employer to see or NOT see.
• Edit and delete accordingly

4. Is your voicemail professional?

5. Is your email address professional?

6. Start your Job Search

• Think carefully about what you want from your next job

7. Research Companies

8. Research Recruitment Agencies

9. Networking opportunities

• Research any online and offline networking events, are there any local events coming up?

10. Subscribe to company emails you’re interested in

11. Follow these companies on social media accounts

12. Set Google alerts
For industry news and company updates

13. Read up
Make sure you up-to-date with the latest industry news, part of your prep for future interviews

14. Check your wardrobe – Do you have an interview outfit ready?

16. Set time aside, daily if you can

• Check for any new job opportunities you can apply for
• Check progress of any applications
• Touch base once a week or so with any agencies, let them know you’re keen.
  
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Written by Laura Miller