So how did you find the summer of 2011...?

Did you get your golf handicap down to single figures, fall into the trap of bemoaning the British weather, manage a bicker-free family holiday to France...or did you stick to that promise of landing a new job or promotion?

For some, the summer months have passed slowly as you've tirelessly sought to land that elusive new job or secure the long awaited promotion that your business has been promising you.

For us, similar aforementioned frustrations have befit the recruitment industry as the seasonal grind to a nigh on halt took hold as the holiday season fell upon us and business leaders took their long awaited summer holidays en famille.

However, the August Bank Holidays mark the end of yet another 'sizzling' summer and we can all refocus our energies with renewed vim and vigour.

I'm a great believer in setting goals and objectives in all aspects of my life, whether they be business or pleasure. I also believe that this level of focus and commitment is required when looking for a new job so that you can ensure you spend your time and energy wisely and get the returns you are seeking. 

You can find yourself getting bogged down during the search for a new role so try and keep the following principles at the forefront of your mind when you are actively looking

Refresh your Cv, make sure all your pertinent USP's leap out of the page and tailor it for each application.

Keep an active eye on the business press to see who is posting positive news about themselves.

Most importantly, maintain regular contact with recruiters so you are front of mind when a new role arises. If you've not met your recruiter, how about grabbing a coffee and half an hour of their time so you are at the tip of their fingers when an opening arises.  When there are more candidates in the market than there are job opportunities, you need to demonstrate a level of commerciality and a point of difference which will distance you from the chasing pack.  This can only be achieved in person.

In the coming weeks, we will be doing exactly the same as you.  Our aim is to get in front of as many of our clients as possible so we can understand their business needs and future requirements so that they will entrust us with finding talent for them.

How do you know one of these roles won't be the perfect match for you and your career aspirations?

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