Four top job-hunting hacks

Job hunting. No one enjoys it.

In addition to tweaking your CV, writing endless cover letters, and filling out multi-page application forms, you have to remember what jobs you’ve applied for, who the recruiters are, and whether you’ve had a response.

The process can be long-winded, stressful, and disheartening. Unless you’re equipped with some handy Bamboo hacks …

1. Keep track of where you’re applying

There’s nothing more embarrassing than being invited to an interview, with no idea what the job is or what it entails.

Don’t rely on your memory to keep track of your applications. Keep a list of the jobs you apply for on a spreadsheet, including the name of the charity, the job title, and job spec. Make a note of the date you applied and any other useful information that’ll help you stay on track.

2. Proofread and fix up your CV

Typos in your cover letter are not going to create a good first impression.

Don’t press send until you’ve spell and grammar-checked every word!

3. Manage your mailbox

You don’t want to miss out on a top opportunity because it got buried in your inbox. Unsubscribe from mailing lists and make a conscious effort to keep your unread emails down to zero.

And don’t forget to check your spam.

4. Let us handle it

You can always make the whole thing easy and let us manage the job hunt for you. We have loads of connections, a thorough understanding of the third sector, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Give us a call on 02037 503 111 or email info@bamboofundraising.co.uk to get started.