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David
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How to switch my company and can you let me know if there is any vacany in your company
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Aman Kumar
Software engineer
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Aman’s Answer
Hi David,
Making a switch in your career can be both exciting and intimidating. Here’s a step-by-step plan you might find helpful. First, it’s important to make sure you have a clear vision of what you want in your next role. Consider things like the industry you want to work in, the work culture, and how the new job aligns with your long-term career goals. Having a target can streamline your job search.
Next, revamp your resume and LinkedIn profile. Highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the positions you're applying for. Tailoring your profile to reflect your career aspirations can help you stand out to recruiters. You might also want to gather some recommendations from colleagues or supervisors to enhance your credibility.
Networking plays a crucial role in job hunting. Attend industry conferences, webinars, and local meetups - they’re great ways to connect with potential employers and learn about job openings, sometimes even before they’re advertised. You could also reach out to former colleagues or join professional groups on LinkedIn where job openings are often shared.
As far as vacancies go, I’d recommend checking job portals like Indeed or Glassdoor, and don’t hesitate to look at the careers section of companies you’re interested in. Also, many companies have employee referral programs, so it might be worthwhile to ask friends if their companies are hiring. Good luck with your transition!
Best,
Aman
Making a switch in your career can be both exciting and intimidating. Here’s a step-by-step plan you might find helpful. First, it’s important to make sure you have a clear vision of what you want in your next role. Consider things like the industry you want to work in, the work culture, and how the new job aligns with your long-term career goals. Having a target can streamline your job search.
Next, revamp your resume and LinkedIn profile. Highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to the positions you're applying for. Tailoring your profile to reflect your career aspirations can help you stand out to recruiters. You might also want to gather some recommendations from colleagues or supervisors to enhance your credibility.
Networking plays a crucial role in job hunting. Attend industry conferences, webinars, and local meetups - they’re great ways to connect with potential employers and learn about job openings, sometimes even before they’re advertised. You could also reach out to former colleagues or join professional groups on LinkedIn where job openings are often shared.
As far as vacancies go, I’d recommend checking job portals like Indeed or Glassdoor, and don’t hesitate to look at the careers section of companies you’re interested in. Also, many companies have employee referral programs, so it might be worthwhile to ask friends if their companies are hiring. Good luck with your transition!
Best,
Aman
I appreciate this, thank you for the advice.
David
Clara Onyegbule
In-house Counsel
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Saint Albans, England, United Kingdom
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Clara’s Answer
Hello David,
I'm with Aman on this one, NETWORKING is the key! Your network can be an invaluable resource in your job search. They can lead you to opportunities that aren't even listed on job sites, endorse you for positions, and assist you in establishing yourself as a proactive candidate.
Wishing you all the best!
Take care,
Clara
I'm with Aman on this one, NETWORKING is the key! Your network can be an invaluable resource in your job search. They can lead you to opportunities that aren't even listed on job sites, endorse you for positions, and assist you in establishing yourself as a proactive candidate.
Wishing you all the best!
Take care,
Clara
Thank you, Clara!
David
Sarah Fort Kramer
Technical Writer / Information Developer
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Big Lake, Minnesota
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Sarah’s Answer
Hi David,
When you know the time has come to move on to a new job outside of your current company, it is good practice to notify your manager. This is not required, but is greatly appreciated and helps to maintain a positive relationship with them. This is helpful if you want to use them as a reference for your upcoming job interviews.
It is also a good idea when leaving a company to tie up loose ends, conduct a transfer of information to the new hire taking over your job (if that is the case), let those who supported and mentored you know how much you appreciated their help. Finish all of your projects and tasks. Shared your new contact information to stay in touch with work friends and colleagues.
Before you begin interviewing for a new job, creating a spreadsheet (in MS Excel, for example) to track the following can keep the process organized and clear because it does become chaotic at times! Add to this list of columns per your own job hunting needs.
* Company Name
* Link to Company's web site
* Company Address & Phone Number
* Job Title
* File name of resume
* Source where you learned of their job opening (Indeed, LinkedIn, a former colleague, Company's career/job website
* Date you applied for the job
* Date(s) you interviewed
* Names and job titles of those who interviewed you
* NOTES - to include benefits, salary, work from home options, expected to work OT or weekends
If your work background includes working several different roles in the same area, i.e., Software Quality Engineer, Software Tech Support Engineer, Software Technical Writer, you could apply for jobs in these different roles. Just create three different resumes with slightly different tweaks that highlight your skills for each particular job role.
As others mentioned, networking is huge when it comes to getting new jobs. So, keep meeting new people in your areas of interest by attending conferences and seminars, joining LinkedIn, and asking friends or relatives that are in that field to lunch to provide career advice.
Kind regards,
Sarah
When you know the time has come to move on to a new job outside of your current company, it is good practice to notify your manager. This is not required, but is greatly appreciated and helps to maintain a positive relationship with them. This is helpful if you want to use them as a reference for your upcoming job interviews.
It is also a good idea when leaving a company to tie up loose ends, conduct a transfer of information to the new hire taking over your job (if that is the case), let those who supported and mentored you know how much you appreciated their help. Finish all of your projects and tasks. Shared your new contact information to stay in touch with work friends and colleagues.
Before you begin interviewing for a new job, creating a spreadsheet (in MS Excel, for example) to track the following can keep the process organized and clear because it does become chaotic at times! Add to this list of columns per your own job hunting needs.
* Company Name
* Link to Company's web site
* Company Address & Phone Number
* Job Title
* File name of resume
* Source where you learned of their job opening (Indeed, LinkedIn, a former colleague, Company's career/job website
* Date you applied for the job
* Date(s) you interviewed
* Names and job titles of those who interviewed you
* NOTES - to include benefits, salary, work from home options, expected to work OT or weekends
If your work background includes working several different roles in the same area, i.e., Software Quality Engineer, Software Tech Support Engineer, Software Technical Writer, you could apply for jobs in these different roles. Just create three different resumes with slightly different tweaks that highlight your skills for each particular job role.
As others mentioned, networking is huge when it comes to getting new jobs. So, keep meeting new people in your areas of interest by attending conferences and seminars, joining LinkedIn, and asking friends or relatives that are in that field to lunch to provide career advice.
Kind regards,
Sarah
Thank you so much for the advice.
David
Anna Casto
Chemist
28
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Saint Paul, Minnesota
Updated
Anna’s Answer
Finding out about the vacation policy and other benefits a company offers often comes after they've offered you a position. It should be included with the offer letter that describes your salary or wages. If it doesn't, you can ask the HR person/recruiter you are working with.
I understand this can be frustrating to have to get all the way to a job offer before finding out their benefits offerings. Another way to get an estimate of these things would be to search for the specific company on LinkedIn and see if they share any information publicly. For larger companies, you can also try googling into the answer, which someone may have shared in a blog post or reddit page. However, many companies are not going to disclose the exact details of their benefits to the public, because they may change over time or by location.
I understand this can be frustrating to have to get all the way to a job offer before finding out their benefits offerings. Another way to get an estimate of these things would be to search for the specific company on LinkedIn and see if they share any information publicly. For larger companies, you can also try googling into the answer, which someone may have shared in a blog post or reddit page. However, many companies are not going to disclose the exact details of their benefits to the public, because they may change over time or by location.