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Time to Get Your CV in Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Phil Garnham<\/a>
February 06, 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Firstly, thank you to the many of you who reached out after my somewhat morose newsletter of last week. It was greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t my intention to vent my spleen but things \u201cgot abit much!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normal service is now resumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Punxsutawney Phil<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Friday was Groundhog Day. The day when Punxsutawney Phil announces whether there will be an early Spring or 6 more weeks of Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat did he predict?\u201d , I don\u2019t hear you ask – well , it\u2019s going to be an Early Spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you know what, I think he\u2019s right – for out of the gloom of the Recruitment Winter there are now the early signs of a Recruitment thaw!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phone is ringing and emails are arriving which heralds the news of businesses looking for candidates just like you\u2026 well not you, Ben – but everyone else reading this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those of you looking for a change this is great news. So , fire up the laptop, update your CV and start thinking about what you really want from your next job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More holiday perhaps?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s true \u2026 you do have less holidays than a Medieval peasant. You are welcome.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, everyone wants more money – it\u2019s the number 1 reason that most people start looking in the first place but if that\u2019s your main concern , then start an OnlyFans page!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would but the internet is already saturated with bald , 40 something men with middle age spread doing stuff that no one should ever see!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start with, you need to think about where you are in your career – have you hit a ceiling with the firm you are part of? If so, have you approached the powers that be about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If opportunity doesn\u2019t knock, build a door<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milton Berle<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The percentage of candidates who contact me saying that they need to move without having had this conversation with their current employer is around 80%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either through embarrassment – no one likes having to \u201cask for a promotion\u201d or through fear – they can\u2019t approach their line manager because they\u2019ll be told to fornicate off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s perceived to be easier to just leave\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It really isn\u2019t. Have the conversation, no matter how awkward it is, then you know you have given them the opportunity to show they want you to stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They might surprise you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or you might well be right!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either way – you will know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which then leads to the next stage. Applying to jobs, interviews and eventually handing in your notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, you know that I can help with all of the above and I do in any role I work on. However, with the latter, some people harbour a desire to leave a place and \u201cburn all their bridges\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should always seek to avoid doing this when you\u2019re handing in your resignation. You never know who you truly piss off when you burn a bridge, and that may come to haunt you down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why it matters:<\/strong> It takes years to build up a reputation, but only seconds to lose it. On top of that, you may intend to get back at just a manager, but you never know who\u2019s watching and who you effect indirectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of how disgruntled you are, you should try to leave on good terms. There is literally no upside. The only thing it\u2019s good for is 5 minutes of a dopamine hit, a couple texts in your group chat with your friends, and then you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It might take a few years, but don\u2019t be surprised if burning a bridge comes back to haunt you down the road. Especially in a sector as small as this one, we need all the help we can get and it does nothing but shoot yourself in the foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here Endeth the Lesson!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the above has made me think. And I would be very grateful for any feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you think that there is a need or want for someone to offer a CV \/ LinkedIn review service?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea would be to go through a client\u2019s CV and LinkedIn profile and other Social Media accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019d have a phone call where everything would be reviewed together and I would critique or validate it where applicable and then follow up with the changes to be made. Going over everything until it all looks great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve other ideas for coaching people along too – Job search strategies. Job offers. Networking. Going on the search and being proactive. Working on your CV, LinkedIn, X handle, as well as a brief of what you want to discuss over a 60 minute call. Think of it as a bespoke job seeking option to make you a 24 carat candidate in a world of 18 carat hopefuls!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please feel free to tell me if I\u2019m barking up the wrong tree!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for reading – have a great week!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And now\u2026 the bit everyone comes here for!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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