12 Days of Career Advice

2020 has been a year like no other; the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on many markets, resulting in a rise in unemployment rates across the globe. The U.S has an unemployment rate of 6.9%, the UK has 4.8% - the highest in 3 years and Hong Kong is seeing its biggest rise in 16 years. With this uncertainty surrounding the job market, how can you improve your chances of finding work? 

Glocomms is here to help and guide you during these uncertain times, as we understand that this has been a big year full of uncertainty and change. Please feel free to reach out to our consultants for a confidential discussion.

The holidays are a time of reflection, end-of-year reviews, promotions and job hunting, making it more important than ever to demonstrate your abilities. Have a look at our 12 fundamental tips that will help you thrive in your career.

1. Networking 2.0
Gone are the days where networking involved solely going to business fairs and passing by businesses stalls. Globalization and advances in the Tech industry have made it easier than ever to reach hundreds of professionals from anywhere in the world. 
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2. Attend Industry events

Industry events are a great way to meet and talk with likeminded people and industry peers. They keep you up to date with what is new and exciting in your industry. By attending, you will be given the advantage of knowing about these trends as soon as they happen. Online networking is important & highly effective - but there’s a lot to be said for interacting with key people in your industry at a live event. 

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3. Demonstrate and build on your empathy skills 

Empathy is the ability to see the world from another person’s perspective. While some people may naturally be more empathetic than others, it’s very much a skill that can be learned and developed with practice. 

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4. Building your personal brand within your company

A company's brand helps to communicate its value proposition and stand out from the competition.  A personal brand does the same for individuals, helping to communicate a unique identity, and clear value to potential employers and hiring managers. 

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5. Go the extra mile 

With the pandemic forcing the majority of employees to work from home, it’s never been more crucial for you to demonstrate how critical you are to the business. However, there are small ways you can demonstrate your engagement and passion for your job, this can help you create job security. 

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6. Focus on developing your soft skills 

Soft skills are non-technical skills that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with others. They can be vital in impacting company culture, mindsets, leadership, attitudes and behaviours. 

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7. Work on your public speaking and presentation skills 

Being able to articulate yourself well at your company increases self-confidence, makes you comfortable around business leaders and stakeholders, allows you to articulate your knowledge and can help you secure a better job.

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8. Upskill yourself

With emerging technologies altering the tech industry, roles for professionals are evolving, this often means that professionals have to upskill themselves to be able to match new positions that are becoming available. 

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9. Improve your business acumen

Simply put, business acumen is understanding how your company makes money and achieves its goals and objectives. However, it is fundamental to be aware of how external factors within your industry can also have an effect on your company and its mission. 

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10. Leverage social media

Most employers and recruitment agencies are using social media, such as LinkedIn and Twitter, to source the right candidates. If you’re not using them in your job search, you’re missing opportunities. Searching for roles on social media increases your visibility to recruiters and companies and enables you to connect with companies in real-time.  

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11. Update your LinkedIn profile 

With more than 20 million companies listed on the site and 20 million open jobs, it's no surprise that 87% of recruiters regularly use LinkedIn. LinkedIn is one of the best platforms to use when applying for a new job. 

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12. Top CV Tips

Create a strong CV/Resume that is short and snappy. Employers typically spend less than 30 seconds looking over your application, you’ll want to grab their attention from the get-go.  

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