Job hunting can feel like a full-time job in itself, but recent candidates who have successfully landed office support jobs in London have shared their best tips for streamlining the process.
Here’s what they had to say about cutting down on job search time while maximising results.
1. Work with a recruitment agency
Many candidates found that partnering with a recruitment agency significantly reduced their job search time. Tariq, who recently secured an accounts role, said, “I spent weeks applying on my own with little success. Once I registered with a Love Success, I had interviews lined up within days.”
Recruitment agencies have access to exclusive roles and can match you with employers quickly. Christine said, “My recruiter did all the heavy lifting. I told them what I was looking for, and they found roles that suited me perfectly.”
2. Tailor your CV and cover letter
A generic CV can slow you down. Our recent candidate Karen, said, “I used to send the same CV to every job. Then I started tailoring it to match each job description, and I got responses much faster.”
Samantha, who works in administration, agrees, “It takes a little extra time to tweak your application, but it saves you weeks of waiting for replies that never come.”
3. Use LinkedIn effectively
Supporting your applications with a great LinkedIn profile can really help. Chen shared, “I updated my LinkedIn profile, connected with recruiters, and made sure I got lots of social proof on my profile with endorsements and recommendations. I was surprised at how effective it was.”
Having a complete and professional profile makes you more visible to recruiters and hiring managers. “I got a job offer just because a hiring manager found my profile,” said Sonya, who now works in marketing support.
4. Be selective with applications
Rather than applying for everything, focus on quality over quantity. Our candidate Moh said, “I used to apply for 20 jobs a day. Once I started focusing on roles that really matched my skills, I started getting more interviews.”
Val, who recently landed her dream role, found success by taking a similar approach. “I stopped wasting time on jobs I wasn’t qualified for and focused on those I had a real shot at. My interview rate shot up.”
5. Prepare thoroughly for interviews
Securing an interview is just the start. Luca, now working in finance, said, “I learned that good preparation means fewer interviews wasted. Once I improved my interview technique, I landed a job in half the time.”
Practising answers to common questions, researching the company, and preparing thoughtful questions can make all the difference. Zara, who works in procurement, added, “I stopped winging it and started treating interviews like a performance. It made a huge difference.”
By following these tried-and-tested strategies from recent candidates, you can reduce the time you spend job hunting and secure an office support job in London more quickly. And we’re here to help! Register as a Love Success candidate.