Did you know that the top New Year’s resolution for workers is to find a new job? In a recent survey around 21% of employees decided that they would leave their current job in 2016.

New Year is one of the best times to look for a new job as the jobs market really does pick up after the Christmas period. And if you tie looking for a new job into a New Year’s resolution, it means you’re more likely to succeed.

So how do you get that ‘fresh start’?

2016 is set to be a good year for employment, with companies expanding and the private sector having confidence to recruit. If you’re looking for a new job, here’s a few things to consider:

• Ask yourself why you want to change jobs – are the career prospects limited in your current position? Do you dislike a boss or manager? Are you after more money? Do you fancy a complete career change? The reasons can be varied and many, but once you’ve established why you want a new job, searching for it will be easier.

• If you’re changing career path, what transferrable skills do you have? If you can demonstrate to a potential employer how you would fit in with their business, you stand a better chance of getting the job.

• Are there plenty of jobs in your chosen career? If you’re looking at a limited market, you will need to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you’re applying for jobs.

• Is your CV up to date? Looking for a new job is always a good time to review your CV and make any changes to reflect current skills and training.

Whether it’s driving, office work, the industrial sector or skilled and technical, we have jobs available either on a full time or part time, temporary and permanent basis. Use our job search or give our friendly team a call.

And if you’re looking for a career change, check out these advice videos.

Happy job hunting!