Looking for a job while in a job
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Hi folks
I often hear employment experts say that it is always wise to keep an eye on the job market even if you are already in a job.
I can think of the following reasons for doing this:
1. To see if similar job roles pay a higher or the same salary for the same amount or less work responsibilities.
2. If there are roles available in a better location i.e. closer to home or easier location to get to.
3. If there are better job advancements in other organisations that require individuals with your, or similar, qualifications or experience.
4. More suitable working hours to fit around your other family commitments.
Are there any other reasons that you can think of for keeping an eye on the job market even if you are in a job?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
I often hear employment experts say that it is always wise to keep an eye on the job market even if you are already in a job.
I can think of the following reasons for doing this:
1. To see if similar job roles pay a higher or the same salary for the same amount or less work responsibilities.
2. If there are roles available in a better location i.e. closer to home or easier location to get to.
3. If there are better job advancements in other organisations that require individuals with your, or similar, qualifications or experience.
4. More suitable working hours to fit around your other family commitments.
Are there any other reasons that you can think of for keeping an eye on the job market even if you are in a job?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
rog007 said:
The conundrum of ‘looking for your next job is actually a full time job ‘ and ‘it’s easier to find a job if you already have a job’.
It really isn't. Preparation is necessary: it's really about knowing yourself (skills, interests, ambitions, needs), having a sense of the job market and employers. You're selling, they're buying. After you've put some time in to figure this out - an hour or two after work everyday for a couple of weeks- it becomes easy to search, apply and interview for jobs. It's a part-time investment that's easier with time. If you do this once every 3 years then yes it's initially hard. I'm always in touch with the job market and always have a refreshed CV. Not because I'm necessarily looking for a job, but knowing my environment means I'll steer my career in the right direction. What skills do I need in the next 5 years to get to X? Where are the development areas? What's in high demand? Etc
Edited by silent ninja on Saturday 15th December 22:26
You have real bargaining power in your own job if you can say 'I was offered £X for only Y hours with additional responsibility and promotion prospects', what are you prepared to offer (or I want this much) to keep me, given my knowledge of this company, its products, its processes and its customers?
Employers often take their long term staff for granted, and knowing their employees are keeping a check on their market value can remind them think about enhancing the packages their existing staff are on.
Employers often take their long term staff for granted, and knowing their employees are keeping a check on their market value can remind them think about enhancing the packages their existing staff are on.
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