Don’t expect too many results if you have the attitude “I don’t care what I do” or “I’ll do anything”. Such an attitude receives very limited results.

It’s important you try to dedicate your search to a particular specialism or area of expertise. This will help you quickly manipulate industry knowledge, and allow you to speak their language.  However, if you’re unable to focus on one particular specialism, for example Accountancy, Insurance or Sales etc, then think about other areas that you are experienced in; say computer skills, or language abilities.

Now think about ways you can “add value”.

Even if you are highly experienced in your chosen profession, there will many others with similar technical skills sets as yourself. However, there’s always something that sets you apart from others.

 Adding Value (examples):- 

1)   Is a business method of attracting sales eg wholesale, ecommerce, retail sales etc similar to an industry background that you have previously worked in.

2)   Do you have a particular IT system or technical skill that could be industry specific?

3)   If you speak another language, would this be beneficial to those companies that trade internationally or deal with foreign customers?

4)   Are there companies who have similar department structures to ones you have worked in, for example, perhaps they uses a shared services function or overseas head office?

5)   Perhaps you have a particular interest or hobby that could be worked into your search (eg media, IT, entertainment etc)

Make use of professional journals, media, company websites and friends to find out what’s happening within your chosen field. Try and build up industry knowledge and market information

 Always think outside the square, and look out for those additional extra’s that will enhance your resume or application