Finding IT Jobs in London
Strategy for finding IT work
There are plenty of IT job opportunities in London, it is just a matter of knowing how and where to find them or knowing how to be found online by recruiters.
In demand candidates: You won't need a strategy just place your CV on the websites listed below and be prepared to answer the phone on a regular basis.
Candidates dealing with a high level of competition:
- Only apply to roles in which your experience is truly relevant.
- Follow up Cv's sent: recruiters can be flooded with CV's but very few people follow up, if you do so than your name will be on the recruiters mind and it is a chance to impress them or find out information that can push your case.
- When applying to advertised roles make sure you alter your CV to ensure it is easily recognised as relevant for the role when recruiters are scrolling through applicants CV's. You can do this by creating a bullet pointed "key Skills and Experience" section on your CV and matching your skills with the requirements of the job description.
Recommended jobsites for finding IT work
Register your CV and place it online with both IT Specialist website and generalist recruitment websites.
IT Specialist websites: Jobserve, Jobsite and Fish 4 Jobs
Generalist Websites: Monster, Reed and Total Jobs. look at Gumtree for advertised positions.
Recommended IT recruitment agencies
Research and apply to agencies that recruit specifically for the skillset and jobs you are seeking. This is best done both through search engine and the various IT specialist jobsites listed above. Once you place your CV online with the websites listed above you should hopefully be contacted by recruitment agencies with relevant roles.
Approaching companies directly & networking
- Make sure your Linkedin page is up to date and highlighting your key skills and experience. If you are actively looking, say so and have your mobile number listed so potential employers/recruiters can easily contact you.
- Do a people search for candidates with similar skills who live near your location. Look at the companies they have worked for as these are potential companies that maybe interested in your skills and could be worth approaching direct as well as following online.
- Join relevant groups that are applicable to your skill set e.g. "coldfusion developers UK". They may advertise jobs but also you can look at group members profiles and source relevant companies worth approaching direct.
- Follow prospective companies social media sites and keep track of their websites if they advertise jobs.
- Are there any exhibitions relevant to your skill set? Check out what's on with Excel, Olympia and NEC (Birmingham). These are great opportunities to network and source suitable companies from exhibition lists that may need your skillset.
