Job hunting tips anyone? (serious thread - well, I can hope)

[TonyRPH]

Having just been made redundant, I find myself back on the job market after nearly 5 years.

What is the "right" way to do things these days?

Apply online, wait a few hours and follow up with an email / phone call (when a number is available), or simply wait for a response?

I would imagine that recruiters have in the order of 100's of applications for some jobs given the current climate, so can't respond to everybody.

Any tips for a covering letter to make myself stand above the rest?

I'm searching for a job in IT if that makes a difference.

TIA.

[TonyRPH]

eltax91 said:

Whereabouts in Yorkshire ar eyou mate? Can you PM me your CV and relevant exprience...?

PM sent.

[TonyRPH]

Cleckheatonlock said:

Hi mate. Another one just saying PM me. Am not in recruitment myself but work in the IT sales business and have a few contacts I might be able to call on for you

PM sent, cheers!

[TonyRPH]

Thanks for the advice and well wishes.

One thing I have noticed with a few of these job sites - they appear to be written specifically with Internet Explorer in mind....

I usually use a MacBook, however I have noticed that the Reed site in particular, fails when trying to apply for a job!

I see a niche in the market for a jobsite that will work on any platform