* Job search tips from human capital management firm DBM
If you’d like to land a new IT position by year-end, the experts from human capital management firm DBM advise you to start making headway now during the quieter summer months.
DBM estimates that it takes at least three to six months for a job seeker at the managerial level or below to find a new position. And job searches for those in senior-level roles such as directors, officers, and C-level positions, tend to take between nine and 14 months.
“Companies have become more thorough and cautious with their hiring processes in an attempt to find quality candidates for each position,” says Bert Bero, president of DBM North America. “The length of time it takes to fill a position has elongated as many organizations now require multi-stage interviews, job skills and psychological assessments, drug tests and background checks before an offer is made.”
To boost your own job search, consider these tips from DBM:
* Network. Take advantage of all those picnics and BBQs to make business contacts in social settings. Carry business cards because you’ll never when you need them.
* Consider relocation. If you’re considering moving to a new town, take your family on a vacation to that destination. While there, set up informational interviews with potential employers.
* Go wireless. Stay connected while traveling this summer and take advantage of wireless cafes and Web access at hotels and motels. Make time to check job boards and e-mail even when on vacation.
* Show off this summer. Many managers are more willing to grant informal interviews during the summer when things are less busy. Make contact with hiring managers and they’ll know you’re serious about your search.
* Think temp to perm work. Many organizations hire temporary employees during the summer months to deal with surges in business and staff vacations. These slots might lead to full-time employment as regular operations ramp up in the fall.
