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Rej Abraham, director of ABPM Financial Recruitment, recently discussed career choices & resolutions in the Derby Evening Telegraph:

Imagine, it’s a gloomy January day and you’ve made that all important decision to move onto your next career challenge, then fast forward….and suddenly you’re now in April and nothing’s changed! You’re still sitting at the same desk feeling uninspired; sound familiar? As a recruitment consultant I regularly meet people in this situation, and do understand how one month of boredom and frustration turns into the next.

As we approach Christmas, getting a new job seems like the right decision on every level; our confidence is high, hopefully targets have been hit, the much anticipated bonus is on its way and two weeks off seems like a natural break in work proceedings. However, once the New Year kicks in, the weeks soon turn into months and career plans begin to be forgotten. It's not a case of New Year resolutions, it suddenly becomes Easte Resolutions!

I understand that work loads, personal commitments and other factors come into play, but there is a real need to stay focused on what you want out of your career. We spend most of our waking hours at work and often more time with our colleagues than our families, so a person’s career is a dominating factor in his or her life. I firmly believe that if you want to be happy in life then you must be happy at work – period.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a manual labourer or the boss of a multi national company, the principle is exactly the same. Work should never be a chore and no-one should have that dreaded Sunday night feeling. We’ve probably all experienced it…the clock hits 6pm; Songs of Praise is humming in the background and then bam…the dulcet tones of this week’s choir is accompanied by a chorus of worry and anxiety in our minds as the prospect of another 5 days of feeling uninspired and unfulfilled kicks in.

It’s also important to realise that this kind of situation is no better for the employer than the employee. Every business owner, manager or director wants to drive their organisation forward but this can only be achieved if they’ve got the right team on board. This group of people is on the front line of winning and maintaining business so are the very essence of success or failure. Everyone must be committed to, and believe in, where they’re working.

The onus should be on both sides to ensure that two way communication and support happens. This equal responsibility will make for a better working environment that inspires productivity and commitment. By making definite career decisions, sticking to them and not compromising then we can all progress our own careers and morale as well as the bottom line for the company we work for!

Whether you’re one of the newly qualified accountants across the country or have a bit more experience, competition in the market place is self evident at every level; but then you probably already know that!

So, we at ABPM Financial Recruitment have pulled together a few useful dos and don’ts on how you can take charge of your own career and achieve your goals!

The simple fact is that decisions made early on can make all the difference. It may seem that your working life is stretched out in front of you, but with the right support, you’ll be able to make informed choices that will direct and dictate what path you take. Sound good? Well…here are a few pointers from ABPM on how to do just that!

Research is Key
A particular sector or position may sound appealing but how much do you really know about it? Take time to do your research by talking to contacts or consultants who have first hand knowledge and experience. Perceptions are often different to the reality!

Why Are You Special?
As we’ve said, competition is real so work out how you stand out from the crowd. Look at your skill sets and hone them to meet the demands and expectations of your desired position. Employers want motivated forward thinkers who have their finger on the pulse!

Planning is the Name of the Game
It’s a fact of life that most people don’t land their ideal position first time. However, it’s crucial that you look long term and apply for jobs that will provide relevant experience to get you to where you want to be. Also, stick with it as jumping ship too often can be frowned upon by many employers!

Look Further Afield:
If you can’t find the right job where you live, or if you feel that you’re stuck in rut, why not expand your horizons and look at a possible relocation either here in the UK or abroad. The right job for you will be out there!

If all of this sounds interesting and you feel that you may need some assistance in making your next move, then why not drop us a line or give one of our offices a call for an informal chat. We’ve got a team of experienced professionals in place who are able to guide you to where you want to be!

Also, take a look at our brand new website at - www.abpm.co.uk - which uses the very latest in cutting edge browser technology. You can simply browse the site and register for emails or there’s the option of signing up for the full service which allows you to specify your preferred region, job type or salary bracket. You’ll then be contacted by a consultant and start to receive up to date and automatic email alerts on the very latest positions in your requested field. Plus, the site also boasts a whole host of other useful information such as salary guides.

North: 0113 389 9500 or email: north@abpm.co.uk
Midlands: 01509 678200 or email: midlands@abpm.co.uk

ABPM Financial Recruitment, the longest established financial recruitment consultancy in the North & Midlands, is celebrating after being recognised as an Investor in People. The much respected Investors in People organisation work with companies of all sizes to provide straightforward, proven frameworks for delivering business improvement through their people.

The assessment process was conducted over two days by the West Midlands Quality Centre and included interviews with both full and part-time staff as well as the senior management team. A number of pre-agreed key areas were reviewed including; the business planning process, the strategy for improving performance and how the development of people has impacted the organisation’s performance. ABPM first received the accolade in 2004.

Particular ‘good practice’ actions identified included; an effective communications strategy that encourages and allows all members of staff to contribute and a supportive team culture that facilitates sharing of good practice and knowledge.

Rej Abraham, director of ABPM, commented; ‘As a business, we recognise the important role our staff play in developing and growing our organisation. Our team is made up of some of the most talented recruiters I’ve ever worked with, so this recognition is testament everyone’s hard work. We see this as an important milestone and we are all determined to carry on delivering the best service possible to both clients and candidates.’

For further information on ABPM Financial Recruitment, please contact:
Matt Neary @ Conker PR T: 0161 902 9472 E: matt@conkerpr.com