How to Power Up Your Job Search in 2024

Refresh Your CV and Social Profiles

If you’re planning a career move in 2024, reviewing and updating your CV and social media profiles is a sensible first step. Thanks to the abundance of generative AI tools available, you can leverage AI to refine the content of your CV, social profiles and cover letters. When using these tools, watch out things like American spelling, and ensure the text is factually correct. Employers and tech recruitment agencies understand people will lean on AI for job applications, but it pays to use it sparingly, as much of its output has an obvious ‘written by AI’ tone.

When refreshing your CV, remember to hone in on your achievements in each role, instead of simply listing your job responsibilities.

CV examples: 

• Someone working in cloud and DevOps discussing their achievements in scalable infrastructure architecture: Designed and implemented a cloud infrastructure that seamlessly scaled to accommodate a 50% increase in user traffic during a product launch.
• A data and analytics professional describing an achievement in advanced data visualisation: Designed interactive dashboards that provided actionable insights, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and contributing to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.

Prioritise Continuous Skill Enhancement

Skills stagnation is the enemy to career growth. And in 2024, employers will be seeking candidates who can demonstrate they’re proactive in gaining new skills. Upskilling ensures your CV is up to date and aligns with evolving tech jobs and broader market forces.

Here’s a few examples of how to demonstrate new skills you’re acquired on your CV:

• A cybersecurity professional listing advanced certification achievements: Pursued and completed Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) training, showcasing dedication to hands-on penetration testing skills.
• A project services professional outlining the advanced project management certifications they’ve acquired: Achieved Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, showcasing expertise in project management methodologies.

Become a Trend Spotter and Interpreter

Employers value candidates who stay on top of industry trends and are curious about the future potential of their industry and it’s not uncommon for hiring managers to ask your thoughts about specific trends or predictions about your discipline.

If trend spotting isn’t a particular strength, why not consider some of the avenues listed below to elevate your game?

Examples include:

• Subscribing to news and social feeds about your industry
• Following online discussions
• Engaging with industry reports
• Attending conferences or participating in forums or webinars
• Monitoring evolving methodologies that relate to your profession

Stand Out Online

Your online presence is often the first touchpoint for recruiters and hiring managers, and always has the potential to land you a job opportunity.

Addressing your LinkedIn profile specifically, here’s how to ensure your page is discoverable and optimised for a tap on the shoulder from a recruiter or hiring manager:

LinkedIn headline and summary:

• A well-crafted headline and summary providing a quick snapshot of your skills and expertise.
• Include relevant keywords (e.g., Cloud Solutions Architect, AWS, DevOps) improves search visibility for recruiters and employers.
• Highlight your passions and accomplishments to create a compelling narrative and encourages profile visitors to learn more about you.

Showcase technical skills and certifications:

• A well-defined skills section to help employers quickly identify your technical strengths.
• Include relevant certifications to add credibility and demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning.
• Regularly update your skills and certifications to ensure your profile accurately reflects your current expertise.

Highlight achievements with impactful experience descriptions:

• Use specific, quantifiable achievements to showcase your impact in previous roles.
• Highlight technologies and methodologies you’ve worked to give employers insights into your hands-on experience.
• Tailor experience descriptions to align with the tech roles you’re targeting, emphasising relevant accomplishments.

Connect with a Tech Recruitment Agency

With a bit of groundwork, you can position yourself for the tech jobs you want. Keeping your CV, profiles and skills up to date are vital for making your next career move.

Here at Emanate Technology, we’re passionate about empowering skilled professionals to find their ideal roles. With offices across Australia, we’re a tech recruitment agency that knows your industry and local market.

For more guidance on finding tech jobs that match your expertise, contact us today.