Looking for a Job

At the start of October the latest figures for UK unemployment were released. The number now stands just shy of 2.5million, the highest level since 1997. Experts have, however, pointed out that the increase from the last quarter, 88,000, is the lowest level since July 2008.

Whilst some have heralded these figures as encouraging and proof that the recession is easing, it doesn't make it any easier for the 2.47 million people who are looking for work.

So with a record number of people applying for every job that comes up, how can you boost your own chances of finding employment? Well, there are a number of things that you can do.

Make sure that you spread your net as widely as possible. Sign on with the Job Centre, but also keep a regular eye on the newspaper job sections and online job boards. The more jobs you apply for, the more experience you will get with interviewing and the quicker you will find yourself work.

Another thing that you absolutely must do is to make your CV stand out. In a pile of application forms, yours needs to be the one that the employer looks at twice. So make sure that it's clear and well presented, take a look at templates on the internet, and that it highlights all your skills, both technical and personal.

Even if you have skills that you don't think are relevant or are particularly worthwhile, make sure that they are included. Employers want to know that anyone they employ will be hard-working, conscientious, a team worker etc, all those buzz-words that people talk about should be included on your CV.

Another thing that you could consider is signing on with recruitment agencies. Many agencies have many people on their books and they may not be able to find you something, however, they're often free to sign on, and they may help you polish your CV.

As you apply for jobs, which can be a time consuming process, if you can, try and support your skills. If there is any temporary work experience available locally, why not apply for it? You may not get paid much, or at all, but it may provide you with relevant experience and employers will look positively on those who have shown the initiative and motivation to keep working, even if they have been unsuccessful at finding full time posts.

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