Job Seeking in Peru in 2022

Understand your career goals and your value

• What do you want to do and why?
• What is your strategy and career roadmap to lead you to a happy retirement?
• Do you need to reskill your personal development to achieve this?
• Night school or new educational course?
• Can you afford to take a salary reduction in the short term to gain in the long run?
• What is your salary expectation?
• Long game vs short game?
• Many positions start with low salaries but the potential to grow into large salaries comes with experience.

Research your career opportunities

• Speak to mentors or people working in positions you aspire for
• Understand salaries and work environment of prospective career
• Research future trends in employement. Is this something that will be around in the future? The Future of Work is changing how we work and many jobs may not exist in the future. Is your potential career path future-proof?

Write, or update your CV/Resume

• Ensure this reflects you in best manner
• Has key words that are relevant to your experience and skills
• Work with a professional if this is something you struggle with
• Get feedback from hiring managers and recruiters on your CV
• Ensure your reputation is good
• Check social media for any bloopers
• Volunteer and complete community work

Update your profile of job boards in Peru that meet your work requirements

• Ensure your job board profile is up to date
• Apply for jobs that match your requirements and skills
• Applying for jobs that aren't a great match can result in reputational damage with hiring managers and recruiters
• Include a great cover letter summarizing your best attributes and why you are suitable for the job

Put your best foot forward for job interviews and ace it!

• Do your research on the hiring manager and company
• Prepare for interview tests, whiteboard scenarios or technical questions
• Don’t be late for the interview
• Dress professionally
• Maintain eye contact
• Answer with confidence and ask questions
• Negotiate confidently your salary expectations

Follow up post interview

• Always follow up after an interview to either say thank you for your time or chase if you haven't received feedback

Select reputable referees

• Ensure job references are relevant and trusted from respected companies in Peru

Get hired!

• Accept the job offer if the company meets your values and culture expectations
• Accept the job if the salary meets your expectations
• Accept the job if it meets your career path progression

Hand in your notice with your current employer

• Remain professional and they may be your future referee or even employer again
• Reputation is everything, dont damage yours when leaving a company

Happy job hunting and best of luck landing that dream job in Peru