Barely a week goes by without a new award for the ‘best’, ‘most socially responsible’ or ‘diverse’ employer to work for. Then comes along a new fangled way to search for jobs using an array of job boards, twitter searches or email alerts that are sent to thousands of people at a time, broadcast which only the big employers can afford.
As a job-seeker what I’d really like to hear about are the innovative businesses that operate without multi-million pound advertising / PR / recruitment budgets. The best part of job seeking should be looking for companies that relate to your interests. The problem with job boards and the internet is the biggest companies have the loudest and often most visual voices.
So how can you use websites to help you find your next job without having to conduct a single job search and at the same time create standout from the crowd? The theme is using topical news to find alternative employment opportunities that match your interests.
London 2012 Olympics : http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/work-for-2012/index.php
No shortcuts will be taken in delivering a world-class event, meaning the Olympic delivery authorities will be continually hiring over the coming months. What can you bring to the table?
Alvarez & Marsal http://outsideus-careers-alvarezandmarsal.icims.com/jobs/intro
A&M help companies in financial difficulty. Given the current economic climate it’s unsurprising they are a real success story. If you have first class financial skills then look no further.
Insight Public Affairs http://www.insightpa.com/careers.html
2010 is an election year, so if PR, Lobbying or Communications is your game then what perfect time to join a very topical organisation. They’re always interested in hearing from applicants and run a 3-month paid internship for young candidates.
Merlin Entertainments http://www.merlingroup-jobs.com/working-for-us
The recession has favoured Merlin, who operate and develop visitor attractions and theme parks. More Brits are holidaying in the UK and the weak pound means more overseas tourists. Thus Merlin’s announcement last week of record visitor numbers to the London Eye. A healthy business in time of recession is not a bad thing – plus they have a graduate scheme, commercial, finance, administration and marketing roles on the go.
Try relating your interests to the themes of today – it might just lead you down a more fulfilling path than just responding to the biggest companies or the flashiest adverts.