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The start of January brings with it New Year resolutions, promises of healthier living and for many people a change in career. Recent research carried out by the Victoria University show that 46% of people are planning to leave their current role within the first six months of 2010 – prompting the HR experts at RossJuliaRoss to release their top ten list of do’s and don’ts to be prepared for a career change and find that perfect job.

Group Marketing Director of RossJuliaRoss Caroline Vickers-Willis, says, “When you’re interviewing with a potential employer, DO ask if it’s possible to meet a number of your potential future colleagues – it’s important to your happiness at work to like the people you work with.

“DO think about the types of problems you enjoy solving and the types of tasks you feel challenged by – this well help you identify the type of role that’s best for you.

“It’s very important that you DON’T just send out the same standard CV for every role to which you apply – you really need to personalise your CV to suit the different roles you apply for as a good recruiter and/or employer will be able to spot a stock standard CV every time.

“DO think about the email address that you provide on your CV. It shouldn’t be a current work address, and it should sound professional – sexypants@gmail.com might be fun for your friends but it really doesn’t sound appealing to a potential employer.

“It is important that you DO consider your top three work priorities. What is most important to you in your next job – career development opportunities? Location? Flexible hours? Salary level? – know what’s most important to you and target companies whose priorities align with yours.

“Make sure you DON’T be modest when being interviewed. Know what your strengths are and be comfortable talking about them.

“DO be ready to talk about the value you can add to a potential employer by giving specific examples of successes you’ve achieved in previous roles and DO always remember that first impressions count – when you’re meeting with an employer with whom you’re interested in working, smile warmly and communicate clearly.

“If you’ve identified an organisation or role you’re keen on, DO be prepared to present yourself appropriately for the role and organisation – much like a professional actor may do for a casting, make sure you too get into character.

“Most importantly if you’re thinking about a job change, DON’T go into it unprepared. Plan for your job search to take more than just a few weeks and ensure you allow time for research, attending interviews and making follow up calls,” she concluded.

The Complete List of Top Ten Do’s and Don’ts for job seekers are;

• DO ask a potential employer if it’s possible to meet a number of your potential future colleagues – it’s important to your happiness at work, to like the people you work with.
• DO think about the types of problems you enjoy solving and the types of tasks you feel challenged by – this will help you identify the type of role that’s best for you.
• DON”T just send out the same standard CV for every role to which you apply.
• DO think about the email address you provide on your CV. It shouldn’t be a current work address, and it should sound professional – sexypants@gmail.com might be fun for your friends but …..
• DO consider your top three work priorities. What is most important to you in your next job – career development opportunities? location? flexible hours? salary level? Know what’s most important to you and target companies whose priorities align with yours.
• DON’T be modest when being interviewed. Know what your strengths are and be comfortable talking about them.
• DO be ready to talk about the value you can add to a potential employer by giving specific examples of successes you’ve achieved in previous roles.
• DO remember that first impressions count – when you’re meeting an employer with whom you’re interested in working, smile warmly and communicate clearly.
• DO be prepared to present yourself appropriately for the role and organization you are interviewing with.
• If you’re thinking about a job change, DON”T go into it unprepared. Plan for your jobsearch to take more than just a few weeks and ensure you allow time for research, attending interviews and making follow up calls.

More information on Ross Human Directions Ltd

Issued on behalf of Ross Human Directions Ltd, Level 2, 14 Martin Place, Sydney 2000 by Caroline Vickers-Willis.