Youth Incorporated Magazine

Kickstarting a new year with a new job sounds like a good plan, especially when the job market is brimming with opportunities for the youth. Be it a fresher or someone looking to change their career path, the year 2022 is a great year to embark on a fresh journey. However, before you take any steps further towards newer job roles, it is essential to know about some of the essentials to get started

Networking is the key

Building a network with professionals in your field of interest will benefit you greatly. They will update you with the newest job opportunities available and the new job options as well. They are ones who are well connected and aware of the job market and trends. Their knowledge can prove to be of great value to you. Thus building such a network is important. While you can build a professional network offline, there are many applications too like LinkedIn through which you can connect virtually with professionals. So before you start hunting for a new career field/job, make sure you polish your networking skills.

Work on your resume

Your resume must speak highly of you but it should also be genuine. Make sure you add those qualifications and skills to your resume that are crucial for the field of work you wish to set foot in. Mention all the points that you feel will make you stand out from the rest. Be sure to draft and structure your resume in a decent, presentable and formal format. A resume should always be impacted. The right use of words, conciseness and authenticity will help you stand out. 

Update your skills

The skillsets required to excel at jobs are constantly evolving by the day. It is important to stay updated with all the new skills and technical knowledge required to do the job efficiently. Unless you aren’t updated with the latest skills, you will simply be an average candidate for your employer. Newer skills and interpersonal qualities are all the more coming to the surface due to the changing way of how companies have begun operating post the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital proficiency is one of the major requirements today’s employers expect while hiring a new team member. 

Know your SWOT

When choosing a new career path for yourself, you must analyse your strength, weaknesses, opportunities as well as threats. You must weigh out your options and only pick those you are confident about. Know where your interests lie, what you are good at, which are the areas where you don’t fair well and then accordingly list down the jobs you can apply for. 

Do a thorough research

After you have prepared your list of jobs you wish to pursue, carry out thorough research about them. Understand the job role, the skills and qualifications required, the amount of salary you should be offered, the best companies to work in, etc. Thorough research will help you pick the right path and apply it in places that best benefits you. Don’t make impulsive decisions or randomly apply to any job opening you come across. 

2022 is going to be a year of professional growth for all with the economies opening their doors to each other. This means that the market too is going to thrive, making it necessary for all the freshers and individuals changing their career path to equip themselves with all that is required to get them on their feet and moving forward. These pieces of advice are sure to help you.