This unnaturally scary and unpredictable time has led many to overlook the thought of “What job do I want next?” but instead “What job can I get next?”

 

Whilst the UK Government has pledged to extend the Furlough system throughout November, anxiety over the details remain high. 

Blowleaf is here to support you with career advice, coaching, cv writing & design, employment mapping, interview technique & practice to help you on the path to a new career home.  

 

Let’s approach your CV. Has it been a while since you’ve looked at your CV? And we mean REALLY looked at it. Take a good read through your CV, now is the time to be picky about details and consider how you can amplify your accomplishments and truly stand out in a competitive market through better content and an impressive design.

Network, network network! Meet people professionally or in personal life - meet people and have conversations and find out what you like and what other people do. Don’t see this current environment of COVID-19 and the end of furlough as hindering but as an opportunity to have a virtual coffee or pick up the phone. Reach out to people who have jobs that interest you. Find out what they do and how they got there. It’s always a journey. If blindly reaching out to people scares you, network with people you already know. Find out about their jobs and roles and how they got there. It’s a small step as you prepare yourself to launch into reaching out to new contacts. Blowleaf can help you explore this daunting suggestion.

 

Maintaining your online presence will help you be ready for any potential job opportunities that may arise. It is common for people to search your name online and review the displayed results. Maintaining up-to-date social media profiles is useful when pursuing other job opportunities after furlough. Also, it’s a good idea to update your profiles on different job sites to allow recruiters to find you and discuss potential new opportunities. If you haven’t seriously considered what information or details are out there about you online, now is the time. Blowleaf can help you build an appropriate social media platform to complement your job applications.

Whilst the job market will be more competitive than ever, broadening your options can certainly help. Taking on temporary/freelance roles, until something more permanent is possible, will drive your momentum whilst creating added income. Blowleaf can help you explore this market whilst maintaining a focus on different options.

Take time to look at your self-development by upskilling or reskilling. Very often your skills are complementary to other disciplines and industries. This is an excellent moment in time to consider upskilling, retraining or exploring courses and qualifications that satisfy your real passions. Blowleaf can help you build a path on this journey of fulfilment. 

 

It’s ok to not have a clear goal in mind. Contact blowleaf today who will listen, advise and support you on a path to a new and exciting career journey.