Talent Mis-Match: where will you fit?

It will be no surprise (and disappointing to hear) that the latest graduate unemployment figures have risen, and quite dramatically. But how can you turn this news on its head, and create positive results for yourself?

Firstly, let us look at the evidence... Last year Manpower reported that 23% of Europe's employers are having difficulty in filling positions due to the lack of suitable talent available. And in the UK, only 9% of employers seem to have a talent mis-match... This somewhat increases the competition for you guys out there job searching.

What this leads us to examine is where you fit, and how you can stand out from your competitors. Take a step back and review your own skills and create your USP (Unique Selling Point). What do you offer, that is different? When you have established this, you can start your personal marketing campaign!

And to help identify where you might be most successful; some earlier research conducted by Right Management in 2010 highlights the best sources for new opportunities...

• 40% of candidates find new positions through networking
• 16% find jobs through internet job boards
• 12% find new positions through search firms
• Other job sources included responding to advertisements (10%), direct approach (10%) and other means not disclosed (12%)

Avoid a talent mis-match and do you research, promote your skills and land that job!

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