The celebration of a new cycle, like the new year, is the time to stop and reflect on the past and the future. We allow ourselves to analyze the different areas of our lives to then establish the next steps that will help us on the journey toward new achievements.
Decisions linked to the professional journey, for many people, are the main ones. The new year comes with the goals of achieving new opportunities, exploring new areas of knowledge, seeing new places, and facing new challenges that will help you grow.
If one of these goals is to get a new job, the natural next step is to start reviewing your resume, update your profile on social networks like LinkedIn and start preparing to participate in hiring processes, right?
With that in mind, and maybe help you create your future with Thoughtworks, our Talent Acquisition team has put together tips for you to get organized and prepare for the next steps toward new a professional path.
Keep reading!
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Be careful with the use of Generative AI
2023 will be remembered as the year that GenAI rose, and the forecast for this year is a continued expansion, as there are new ways it can be applied in our lives.
However, it is always important that you have a critical analysis of what is being generated based on your input, since there's a high risk for incorrect information.
Please be sure to check the information presented so that you can prepare for the steps you will take in the hiring process.
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The truth will always prevail
There's no point mentioning that you were already using ChatGPT in 2019, when the tool was only really launched in 2022. Companies that have transparency in their culture, like Thoughtworks, will take untruths seriously, and your reputation could end up damaged.
Therefore, you must share your real technical skills and experiences, and when asked about something you don't know, always choose to be honest.
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Your LinkedIn profile is more relevant than a six-page resume
Focus on what is essential to present to the recruiting person. An updated LinkedIn profile, with a good summary and your experiences highlighted, can make a better impression than a CV that is not concise.
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Search for relevant information about the company that you are interested in
Visiting the company's official pages, its social networks and the page with reviews from the people who work there, such as Glassdoor, are very important, but you can go the extra mile.
Look for market information about the company, get in touch with current employees, visit news sites to find out how the company is positioning itself and investing in your area of expertise.
All this information can set you up for success during interviews, and also help you understand whether it is a place where you would like to develop your career.
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Keep your profile up-to-date
Don't wait until you're actively looking for a new journey to update your resume. By leaving it until the last minute, you can potentially forget relevant information about your past experiences.
Our hiring process
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Here at Thoughtworks, our hiring process is guided by a philosophy called Joy of Interviewing (JoI), which guides our approach and evaluation, to offer a fair and equitable hiring process. Find out more about the stages and our open positions on our careers website.
We hope you find these tips helpful and put them into practice throughout 2024 to find great success in your search for a new job!
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