NEW YEAR, NEW JOB!
Manpower offers advice to job seekers
The New Year is a time when many people take stock of their lives and think about looking for a new job but this prospect need not be too daunting, according to employment specialists Manpower.
A Manpower spokesperson says: "If you have decided to give your career a New Year’s shake up, then it’s a great time to do it: our latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey shows a balance of +14% of employers in the UK intend to take on more staff during the months January to March 2005."
Manpower suggests the following tips to help you get started on your new career path:
The job
Think about what aspects of your current job you enjoy and which you dislike. This will help you to focus on what is important to you and what to look for in your next role. It's also important to remember that the grass is not always greener on the other side!
Also identify the factors that will influence the type of job you want to do. These may include salary, opportunities for growth and development, autonomy, status, contact with people or the qualities that are important to you in a boss.
Personal goals and values
Your own personal life goals are critical in deciding your next career move. Where do you want to be in five years time? How important is work/life balance? What are your own personal values? Would certain careers prevent you from upholding them?
Skills, experience and qualifications
When deciding on your next career move you also need to think about your skills, qualifications and experience. It's important to note that entry to certain professions is dependent upon a minimum standard of education. Think about the skills and experience that you have obtained through your career so far. Are they transferable to a different type of environment or job role?
The organisation
It's important to think about the type of organisation that you would like to work for. Factors like the industry type, whether it is private or public sector, the size of the business and its location are all-important.
Finally a number of additional factors will help you decide whether the next career move is right for you: Are you prepared to relocate? Would you consider taking a temporary assignment before looking for a permanent appointment? Are you prepared to study to obtain further qualifications?
For more information on careers and job opportunities please visit www.manpower.co.uk for details of your local branch.
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About Manpower
About Manpower
Manpower is the UK’s leading workforce management company, specialising in permanent and temporary recruitment, HR services, managed services, outsourcing and HR consultancy.
Manpower has been established in the UK since 1956 and today works with organisations in both the public and private sector. Manpower’s UK-wide network of 300 offices allows the company to meet the needs of local and national customers. This includes numerous small and medium sized enterprises, as well as larger organisations such as BMW, BT, Heinz, Hertfordshire County Council, IBM, National Blood Service, New Deal South Wales, Royal Mail and Xerox.
The focus of Manpower’s work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction, enabling customers to concentrate on their core business.
Manpower has a highly skilled workforce of 100,000 temporary employees who stay loyal to the company (and its customers) thanks to best in class employment benefits. These include a contract of employment and a free e-learning tool offering staff over 1,000 courses in a diverse range of subjects, keeping Manpower’s workforce up to date with today’s ever-changing working environment.
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