1. Clarify
what exactly you want from your job
When searching for roles, Microsoft Dynamics
specialists can be a little vague about their job requirements, supposing it
will cast the net wider on their job search. This can make it more difficult because
their hunt does not have the clarity or focus to find that perfect role. They usually
know the biggest things they want, for example, the day to day responsibilities,
whether it’s a temporary or permanent role, and whether they want to work with
an end client or a consultancy. What they don't usually do is truly consider
how their next role will fit with their future plans.
Whilst a few specialists have a rough idea
of their 3-4 year career plan they haven't considered the shortcomings in their
experience, which are stalling their career progression. Whether it's more end
to end implementations, Greenfield or recovery projects, more responsibility, managing
a team, or experience on a particular technology, you need to recognize what
will help your development. The more of these specifics that you pin down, the
more effective your inquiry will be.
Furthermore, you should consider your ideal
organization: what is your optimal size, sector, level of stability, geographic
area, ethos, what is their business strategy and importantly, how is the
organisation going to help your profession development? Whilst there is a
considerable amount of data to consider, being sure about these important things
will help your clarity when searching for jobs.
2. Upgrade
your online profiles
Having a solid profile on LinkedIn and jobboards
will help, since these are the most common platforms that Microsoft Dynamics recruitment
consultants use to find professionals. Keep your online profile up-to-date,
showing your latest undertakings that make you stand out. You are being
assessed against other individuals doing a similar job to you (some will also likely
have more experience) so you should be detailed about what you have done and how
that separates you from your competition.
The simplest test for this is asking whether
another Microsoft Dynamics applicant could duplicate what you've written on
your experience and it would still represent their role – if the answer is yes,
then you haven't been particular enough about your job or skills. Think budgets,
specific technologies, number of users, geographical regions, complexities and
above all what successes you can assume the credit for. This is the thing that
will make your CV stick out. On your Linkedin profile do likewise, and
additionally get recommendations from previous bosses and workmates –testimonials
are strong and add another level to your CV.
3. Seek
help from people you trust
Recruitment Agencies
A decent Microsoft Dynamics recruitment agency
can make your job search much smoother by doing the hard work for you. They
will get you the best access to jobs, a considerable amount of which are not promoted.
There are a huge number of recruitment organizations out there from general IT recruiters
to specialist Microsoft Dynamics experts and they differ greatly. Search for companies
that have direct associations with the hiring managers and senior staff of the businesses
they are recruiting for, as they will have the capacity to introduce you at the
right level, and lessen the number of interviews you need to attend. There will
always be a plenty of agencies you could use however the service matters. Our
recommendation is to discover a company that makes you feel comfortable, truly understands
what they are discussing and helps with your search. Perhaps they’ve met you, shown
that they are an expert or they were recommended to you – run with what feels
right. You will be better guided by somebody who you trust.
Old colleagues and workmates
The Microsoft Dynamics network is fairly
small and well-networked. Keep in mind how productive it can be to build relationships
with your colleagues: it's amazing how frequently connections and existing
relationships have quickened the hiring process. Referrals are frequently used
by recruitment agencies and end clients to place candidates. With the
development of online networking, it's simple to stay in contact so take
advantage of this and let your contacts on Facebook and Linkedin know when you
are searching for your next job. If they have been impressed with you at an
earlier stage, they are likely to recommend you.
4. Learn
how to recognize genuine job adverts
Applying to adverts can take a lot of time
and energy, what’s worse, not all adverts you see posted are completely genuine.
Opportunities may have been filled and just not removed, or may never have existed. Whilst this is not policed, the positive
news is that it’s easy to see which are genuine and which are fake:
•
Some adverts are unmistakably
duplicated from a HR job spec and discuss a job from a high level as opposed to
the specific parts of the role. If an advert appears to be non-specific and can't
be separated from others, the odds are you have a bad opportunity or a bad recruitment
specialist
•
A real job advert should have plenty
detail inside of it. Figures, facts and specifics that clarify the opportunity
typically mean you have a genuine role and a solid recruitment consultant
•
A job advert that gives more detailed
overview suggests that the recruitment consultant was experienced enough to ask
great inquiries from a hiring manager (not simply HR) which furnishes you with
the points of interest you want to know. It likewise hints that they have a
decent relationship with the company who have given them time to brief them
well on the role.
You can never be 100% certain about the origins
of an advert but this should give you a better idea of what to look out for.
Trust your instinct and if it sounds very generic or like a rehash of other
adverts, keep looking!
Considering these 4 tips should make your
next Microsoft Dynamics job hunt a bit more stress-free – do you have any other
tips to share?
Cognitive Group are a specialists Microsoft Dynamics
Recruitment Agency, focusing on jobs and recruitment within Microsoft Dynamics
AX, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and other roles in the Microsoft Stack. Get in
touch!
Email: info@cognitive-group.com
Tel: 0203 587 7772
EU Toll-Free: 00800 4433 2929
Website: http://www.cognitive-group.com
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