A recruitment expert explains 10 steps to securing your dream job in 2025
A recruitment expert explains 10 steps to securing your dream job in 2025
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The first few months of the year can be a time when people decide to make a fresh start – and for some that can mean kicking off the process of scouring for a new job. Recruitment expert James Reed, chairman and CEO of Reed, says securing a new role can be life-changing.
He explains: “We spend one-third of our adult lives at work and your job will also determine your income, where you live, much of your social life, your standing in your community and even potentially your life partner – nearly one in five of us meet our spouses at work.”.
From a lifetime spent working in recruitment, here are Reed’s top 10 tips for those planning to look for a new job in 2025:. 1. Get your CV in shape. Reed’s research suggests that typically, employers spend no more than seven seconds looking at each CV when sifting though applications.
“These days, they may even be initially assessed using AI (artificial intelligence), says Reed. “So you have a very limited opportunity to make your mark. “I always advise people to make the first part of their CV a personal statement, explaining who you are and what you can offer in one succinct paragraph.
“A CV must be tailored to the job you’re applying for: if it’s a sales position, you should emphasise any sales experience you have, or if it’s administration, your management skills.”. While it’s important to show what you have to offer a potential employer, there is a line to be drawn.
