Top tips on how to lock down a job in a tough jobs market from getting CV seen to networking
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THIS year marks 15 years of our Sunemployment campaign. Launched in 2009 to help readers find work in the fallout from the global financial crisis, we’ve worked each week to support thousands of people back into meaningful employment. And we’ve been first to champion careers, from degree apprenticeships and disability rights to Covid roles and pay gap reporting.
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However, heading into 2025, there are worries that times could once again be tough in the jobs market. Latest research from jobs platform Indeed shows a 24 per cent annual decline in UK vacancy postings. Jack Kennedy, Senior Economist at Indeed, said: “Even if warnings of job losses don’t come to pass, job creation looks to be slower.”.
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Sir James Reed, CEO of Reed Group, warned: “There is every indication that it is going to get harder over the next 12 months.”. So what are the best ways to stand out in a difficult jobs market?. Here are the top tips from Sunemployment. BREAK DOWN YOUR OWN CAREER BIASES: Consider the transferable skills you can take to a new job. To be effective in finding a fresh role, you will also need to be comfortable considering working in a new sector.
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For example, carers make some of the best cabin crew staff, as they have customer service skills, empathy and first-aid experience. Think outside of your career box. See which other industries will value what you offer. GET YOUR CV SEEN: AI hiring and online application tracking can make it hard to know if a human has looked at your CV.
