Finding a new job - where to start?
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I'm approaching 40 and have been employed by a global giant in Newbury for the last 15 years in what is basically my first job since finishing university. I've opted to take the redundancy package on offer so in the coming months the search for a new job begins, but I'm not really sure where to start looking, so here's a little background...
I've been spoiled having lived close to the office and therefore my commute has been a gentle stroll most days. I'm keen to avoid an hour's train journey into London and would much rather find something much closer to home, although I appreciate it's almost guaranteed I'll have to drive/train some distance.
If I had a CV it would say I have a degree in Accountancy (although that is not a path I want to explore further), I'm highly numerate, an advanced excel user (but no VBA) and I have experience writing SQL. I've always had an extremely keen eye for detail / accuracy / data integrity / pedantry, team player, enjoy solving complex data problems, logical thinker, have generated dashboards and insight, communications, Powerpoint, Access etc etc etc.
I'm on £35k and can't afford to come down on salary, especially considering additional commuting costs I'm bound to incur. I'm not one of those inclined to keep climbing the corporate ladder and have never aspired to any particular role - I envy those who have a dream job - but I am 100% reliable, trustworthy, honest, dependable etc. I'd happily work for a family business as I would large firm, and in any sector.
So, having not looked for a job for a considerable time how do I find one, where should I look? I've had a very brief scan of sites like Indeed and Monster, initially being drawn to jobs with titles like 'Data Analyst' within 20 miles. Are there any really good sites I should sign up for, likewise, any I should avoid?
I don't have a LinkedIn profile. Would this be beneficial/worthwhile?
Does anyone have any suggestions for employers / careers / roles I may be well-suited to?
20 years ago I'd find summer work through high street agencies like Reed, Adecco and the like. Is that route still appropriate?
If anyone else has any guidance, suggestions, comments, feedback, ideas, it's all most welcome and indeed encouraged!
Yours, Eamonn
I've been spoiled having lived close to the office and therefore my commute has been a gentle stroll most days. I'm keen to avoid an hour's train journey into London and would much rather find something much closer to home, although I appreciate it's almost guaranteed I'll have to drive/train some distance.
If I had a CV it would say I have a degree in Accountancy (although that is not a path I want to explore further), I'm highly numerate, an advanced excel user (but no VBA) and I have experience writing SQL. I've always had an extremely keen eye for detail / accuracy / data integrity / pedantry, team player, enjoy solving complex data problems, logical thinker, have generated dashboards and insight, communications, Powerpoint, Access etc etc etc.
I'm on £35k and can't afford to come down on salary, especially considering additional commuting costs I'm bound to incur. I'm not one of those inclined to keep climbing the corporate ladder and have never aspired to any particular role - I envy those who have a dream job - but I am 100% reliable, trustworthy, honest, dependable etc. I'd happily work for a family business as I would large firm, and in any sector.
So, having not looked for a job for a considerable time how do I find one, where should I look? I've had a very brief scan of sites like Indeed and Monster, initially being drawn to jobs with titles like 'Data Analyst' within 20 miles. Are there any really good sites I should sign up for, likewise, any I should avoid?
I don't have a LinkedIn profile. Would this be beneficial/worthwhile?
Does anyone have any suggestions for employers / careers / roles I may be well-suited to?
20 years ago I'd find summer work through high street agencies like Reed, Adecco and the like. Is that route still appropriate?
If anyone else has any guidance, suggestions, comments, feedback, ideas, it's all most welcome and indeed encouraged!
Yours, Eamonn
Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to comment, I really appreciate it.
I have indeed been working in Telecoms but it's not a sector I feel I must remain in, I'd happily consider anything.
Plenty of things to consider so thanks again for the advice.
If I chose not to use LinkedIn at all how much do you think that would hamper my opportunities?
I have indeed been working in Telecoms but it's not a sector I feel I must remain in, I'd happily consider anything.
Plenty of things to consider so thanks again for the advice.
If I chose not to use LinkedIn at all how much do you think that would hamper my opportunities?
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