The steps on how to get a job in 2025

We all heard the expression, getting a job is a job in itself. To help you get the best possible job in 2025, we have looked into the job market trends, and analysed most effective ways of landing one.

CNBC has reported that in the USA "The headline unemployment rate for May stayed at 4.2%, flat from the month prior". Although the unemployment rate is low, unfortunately many individuals are looking for work for an extended period of time. Companies are not firing their workers, but they are also not employing, whilst workers are not leaving their jobs. Thus, those who are entering the job market for the first time, and those who have been without a job for a longer time, may struggle to find a job. Moreover, different sectors show different trends all together. CNBC reported that "Fields such as marketing, software development, data analytics and data science have far fewer opportunities now than they did before the pandemic, whilst industries such as health care, construction and manufacturing have seen consistent job growth. " Based on this, we can conclude that your job hunting experience is largely going to depend on the type of work and sector you are looking to get a job in.

So what are the strategies to get a job in 2025?

Define your career goals:

First and foremost, it is important to understand what are your career goals, what is the type of job you looking for and the industry you are targeting. Without this initial step you might wonder around, waste a lot of time applying for the jobs that you are not going to enjoy nor be good at. Moreover, knowing your goals will give you the confidence and allow you to take the right steps in your search. However, be flexible, if you get presented with a great opportunity, but in a sector which you haven't considered before, stay open and explore it.

Upskill:

Without any skills, it will be difficult for you to land a job, unless you are looking for an entry level positions. There are plenty of free courses and resources available online, such as digital marketing courses, coding academies, data analytics and cybersecurity courses. Also, certain university provide their courses online free of charge.

Optimize your CV and Linkedin profile:

Once you have defined your career goals, make sure your CV reflects your skills and experience well, whilst meeting the needs of the jobs you are targeting. Match key words on your CV with the key words frequently appearing on the job ads you are interested in. Your Linkedin profile also needs to look professional and appealing, so make sure you fill in all the sections in your Linkedin profile and optimize with key words. The better your Linkedin profile is, the more frequently will it appear in the recruiters job search results as the top profile.

Use AI:

In order to update your CV faster, and adjust it to a specific job role, we strongly recommend that you use AI chatbots. They can be of great use in order to minimise the time spent on the applications. Also, use them for the roles which require writing cover letters. However, make sure that your cover letter and CV are personal to you and that you provide accurate information.

Place CV on job boards:

Place the updated CV on all the major job boards, and if your CV is well written, you will start receiving phone calls from recruiters, with regards to the open positions they have.

Attend industry events and career fairs:

Attend industry events, especially career fairs, where you could find out more about the companies, their employment programmes and opportunities you usually wouldn't be aware of. Sometimes they offer educational programmes which lead to employment. These events are an ideal opportunity to introduce yourself to the hiring managers as the main reason for them being there is to find great talent.

Network:

Sometimes the best roles aren't advertised, and you can find out about them through networking. Make sure you reach out to your friends, previous business associates and all the people that you have a great connection with. Have your CV ready so that you can send it to them as soon as they ask for it.

Prepare for the interview:

It is always important to prepare well for the interview. That is the time to impress potential employers, both with your experience and skills, but also with the attitude, confidence and research done about the company and the challenges they are facing. If you can present yourself as the best person for their team and a solution to their needs, you will definitely get the offer.

Good luck with you job search!