#advent Day 8 Read, read, read – sign up and devour whitepapers, industry reports and books. This helps you stay sharp and does wonders for your confidence. #tips #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 9 Studies show that having credentials make us confident. This can help fill in your CV and establish your credibility. You can take free ones through MOOCs like #coursera What is your #TopTip ? #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day10 : Network 1. Spend time and build a network that works for you. 2. Be genuinely interested in people and what they do. 3. Help as much as you can, and ask for help when needed. 4. Quality of your network is as important. #GetIntoData #datajobs #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 11 Sign up & attend events that interest you & not just for networking (that is key as well). With Meetup & Eventbrite it is now easy to meet people, gain knowledge & have fun all for free (or at little cost) #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 12 - Ask for help —————— This is an important one. Ask for help - don't let yourself be overwhelmed. If help is offered - grab it with both hands. —————— #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 13 - Career Planning —————— The first thing to do when you look for a job is to build a career plan. Plan for the job you want —————— #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

Some of the things to think about are : 1️⃣ What do you want to do ? 2️⃣ Who do you want to work for ? 3️⃣ What your skills are ? 4️⃣ What skills you could build ? 5️⃣ Your Strengths / Weaknesses 6️⃣ Any constraints you have

#Advent Day 14 - Look Everywhere Don’t limit your job search to portals - look everywhere. 1️⃣ Job Portals 2️⃣ Companies’ Websites 3️⃣ Agencies 4️⃣ LinkedIn - Gives you access to the people behind the jobs #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 15 Organise your Job applications Keep track of everything you have applied for - a simple excel sheet saves a lot of time, effort. Not only that - it’s a reminder that you are chipping away and working on yourself and the career you want. #GetIntoData #datajobs

#Advent Day 16 - Keywords and job alerts —————— Research your keywords and set up job alerts across all platforms. —————— #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 17 Don’t be put off by rejections Its always a competitive market and many others are probably looking for the same jobs as you. Its not an easy task, but we only need one job <> not an yes from every job ! #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 18 - Feedback —————— Always ask for feedback at every stage. Most employers don’t give you feedback unless at the interview stage, but it’s worth asking. Any feedback you receive, take on board. —————— #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 19 Leverage LinkedIn —————— LinkedIn is the best source for all vacancies - The agencies, companies and the job ads are all there. —————— #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 20 Sync your CV and LinkedIn profile. Make sure that your profile is up to date Your profile should clearly communicate your career aspirations, achievements and fit for the roles you apply #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 21 : Engage, Build Credibility on LinkedIn ——— Contribute, comment and build your credibility on LinkedIn It’s helps not just for the job you are currently looking for but for the career you hope to build. #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 22 - Interviewing Practice Interviewing - We are focussed on getting the interview that we don’t really look at what comes after. The more you practice, the better you are when you are on the chair ! #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 22 - Interviewing Practice Interviewing - We are focussed on getting the interview that we don’t really look at what comes after. The more you practice, the better you are when you are on the chair ! #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 23 - Reflect and Refine After an interview or feedback, think about what went well and what could be improved. This can help you understand what you want, understand your strengths and position yourself to the best advantage. #GetIntoData #datajobs #digitaljobs

#Advent Day 24 - Keep Chipping away —————— Don’t get disheartened - use your rejections and feedback to learn from. Build your CV and confidence when you are waiting for the right job to come along Before long, it will ! —————— #GetIntoData #datajobs #jobsearch #digitaljobs

Wishing the best ever year #digitaljobs #getintodata #skills