How do I make a Career Change? Help me find a New Job!

Once you have decided what you want to do next, we’ll support you in finding and getting a new position of your choice. This can be a similar role in another sector, or a major change in career direction.

You may be looking for your first job, returning to work after a career break, or wanting to make a career change. You may also wish to go freelance or set up your own business.

We assist you with everything from:

Starting your Job-Hunting Campaign

Tactics for approaching the job market – advertised roles, Internet job sites, direct approaches to employers
Where to look and how to look for the opportunities in the organisations which most appeal to you
Recruitment consultants and head-hunters – how to get the best out of them
Speak to CareerBalance contacts for valuable information and advice

Professional CVs Cover Letters

Produce professional CVs and cover letters to get you interviews
Re-position yourself for a more senior role or for a career change
Write CV for different jobs and organisations
Demonstrate your strengths and show how you can add most value

Refining your Message – What you say

Get your message - what to say to recruiters and contacts to capture their interest
Complete those tedious job application forms
Get attention and meetings when you call or speak to people

Interviews & Assessment Days

Present well and sell yourself strongly
Feel confident and relaxed on the day
Perform at your best on assessment days
Go for an internal promotion – sell yourself in a new way
Learn from and improve with experience

Getting Job Offers, Salary Negotiations and Achieving your Value

Evaluating a job offer
What are you really worth? Optimising your value
Take this job or hold out for something better?
Negotiate the best package for yourself

Starting well in Your New Role

Understanding what’s expected of you and being ready to achieve this
Identifying goals and priorities and measuring your progress
Adjusting to a new culture, new people and a new environment
Dealing with potential challenges and obstacles
Handling your own PR and maintaining your profile in the early days

If you are interested in our Job Hunting Support Click here to send us some information about your situation. We’ll let you know if we can help you.

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