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🎄 CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN DAY TWO! 🤶🏽 🎄 Here are FIVE tips for job hunting during the Christmas/Holiday period in the pet and animal health Industries 🎅🏽 The holiday season is a fantastic opportunity to get ahead in your job search within the pet and animal health industries. While others may take a break, this is your chance to shine and we are here to help you every step of the way. Follow these expert tips to make the most of the season and let us guide you to your next exciting role. 1. Stay Active! Opportunities don't stop! Many companies in the pet and animal health markets use this time to finalize hiring decisions for the new year. Stay consistent by applying for roles and connecting with recruitment specialists like us. The Animal People Recruitment Company has access to exclusive opportunities—don’t miss out! 2. Network at festive events and make new connections! Holiday events, both in-person and virtual, are great places to meet professionals in your field. Whether it’s chatting with a fellow animal lover at a Christmas fair or attending a virtual industry mixer, share your career aspirations. Let us know your goals, and we’ll help turn those connections into career opportunities. 3. Refresh your CV! Your CV is your first impression. At The Animal People Recruitment Company, we specialise in helping candidates craft CVs that highlight their achievements and align perfectly with roles in the pet and animal health industries. If you’re unsure where to start, reach out to us for personalised advice. 4. Optimise your LinkedIn profile! Recruiters like us are actively searching LinkedIn for candidates during the holidays. Update your profile with a professional photo, an engaging headline, and details about your experience. Add industry-specific keywords like "veterinary sales," "animal care management," or "pet nutrition specialist." Need help making your profile pop? Our team can guide you. 5. Be Flexible and show you are ready! Employers love candidates who can hit the ground running in January. When working with us, communicate your readiness to start promptly in the New Year—we’ll ensure employers know you’re proactive and eager to make an impact. ❄️ How We Can Help... We specialise in connecting talented candidates with leading employers in the pet and animal health industries. Whether you need help refining your CV, preparing for interviews, or finding the perfect role, we’re here to support you through every step of your career journey. 💡 Reach out to us today and let’s make this holiday season the start of your next big opportunity. 📱 01214680934 📧 team@animalpeoplerecruitment.com 🎁 Our Charity Spotlight: While you’re building your career, why not help a dog find a better future too? Support Birmingham Dogs Home Christmas Appeal and give the gift of hope this festive season 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/eMnY5GHg 🐾 ❤️ #recruitment #recruiting #careeradvice #jobsearch

Check out The Animal People Recruitment Company. Here are five top tips for those job hunting during the Christmas period!

✨ Why I Love Being a Veterinary Recruiter ✨ One of the most fulfilling parts of my job is knowing that I can help someone find their perfect role. Being a veterinary recruiter means I get to make a real difference in the careers of amazing individuals who are dedicated to animal care. 🐾 There’s something incredibly rewarding about the process—getting to know candidates, understanding their goals, and guiding them through the journey. I’m grateful for moments like this testimonial! This is why I do what I do! Here’s to helping more incredible candidates and making a lasting difference in the veterinary field! 🌟🐾 #VeterinaryRecruitment #CareerSupport #MakingADifference #VeterinaryJobs #JobSatisfaction

What did you want to be when you were growing up? Always an interesting question to ask HR folks (I’ve yet to hear a child say they want to be an HR Manager when they grow up!) When I was growing up I wanted to be: -Veterinarian -Marine biologist -Psychologist -Lawyer I didn’t become any of those things obviously but... I wanted to be a veterinarian because I wanted to help animals. I help people, my team, my peers through challenges everyday. I wanted to be a Psychologist because I was fascinated by the mind and how people think. I use that fascination to better understand motivations, needs, worries in situations so we can find the right course of action. I wanted to be a lawyer because I think at its core being a lawyer is about presenting an opposing point of view to challenge opinions aaaand as anyone who’s worked with me knows, one of my favourite things to say is “Devil’s Advocate”! Even though I didn’t land in any of those professions it’s interesting that there are elements of those professions in what I’m doing. What interested me, I was able to find in another career. I guess that means I’m of the opinion there is no one career for you. The right career is one that feeds your interests in some way. What did you want to be growing up? …For those wondering about Marine biology…all I can say is the movie Free Willy (now I’m aging myself) was very popular. 

What I wish I knew when I started out in animal advocacy... I have recently reflected what I've learned in my early career in animal advocacy and here are some lessons (more in my recent blog post linked below): 1. Choose work experience over post-Bachelor's education when possible 2. Start doing relevant work, even if unpaid, to showcase skills and test fit 3. Be open to changing jobs for better opportunities, but consider financial security 4. Use current jobs to build career capital for future animal advocacy roles 5. Consider earning to give as a way to support the movement financially 6. Offer concrete skills to solve specific problems when seeking roles 7. Network actively, including with senior people, and learn to ask good questions 8. Seek growth opportunities beyond what your employer provides 9. Don't be afraid to be ambitious, and critically assess other people's advice 10 Don't take rejections too personally; persistence often pays off 11. Invest time in improving your productivity 12. Prioritise relationships with family and friends: there will always be more work to do 13. Take care of your physical and mental health 14. Plan for long-term financial security (pension, savings, housing) even on a low salary 15. Learn to budget and save money effectively Do you have any other tips for early-career professionals? Please comment below!

Ways HR can show an empathetic side while still advancing the brand exposure? Put yourself in the candidate's shoes. An animal welfare company sends rejection emails to all candidates, while also sending resources for job searchers, such as interview tips and resume best practices. In addition, they send a list of 20-ish job sites that are often over-looked but are useful, and half of them are in their target industry and also advance their cause of animal welfare. That's my hiring process win for the day!

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