Author: Farrah Wells

Deciding to leave a job is a significant moment in your career.

Naturally, we all go through periods of having exciting projects on at work which make us fall in love with our roles again; and times when finding motivation is harder.

But if the thought of the end of the weekend and another week in work fills you with dread, this could be a sign that something is seriously wrong.

Either you’ve outgrown your ServiceNow role, your workplace has become toxic, or you realise that your passions lie elsewhere in a different position or with a new company with different values. There are some signs to look out for which indicate that it’s time to look for a new job.

Deciding on a career move can be a daunting thing, and that’s why many people try to ignore the warning signs that they should move on.

Today, we share the six undeniable signs it’s time to look for a new job (and how to find one).

You Dread Going to Work

Everybody gets the case of the Monday blues. However, if you do not look forward to going to work or anything work-related, it might be time to quit.

Have you found yourself stopping off for a coffee to delay getting into the office; have you started taking the longer route to work; does the thought of work in the morning keep you from sleeping at night?

Of course, many more of us are working from home now, and so the physical act of going to work might soon become a thing of the past in many roles.

But this feeling of dread can become present in morning Zoom meetings, when you’re on a conference call or any time work-related messages pop-up on your screen.

A sense of dread when you think about your job is not normal – if this is happening to you, it’s time to make a change.

There will be a job in the market that will excite you! It’s time to find that role rather than dreading going to work in your existing job.

There Is No Advancement

Have you been at the same company working the same position since you first got the job? If there seems to be no advancement for your career in your current job role, it is time to start looking elsewhere.

Most people will have a promotion or a change of job title within 4 years of working in their job. You want to commit your time and energy to a company that will support the growth of your career. If this is not the case, and you feel stuck in your career, you should look elsewhere.  

You Are Not Learning

Your job should challenge you and improve on your core skills. As well as providing you with the opportunity to learn new ones.

There should be opportunities where you are learning, for example, signing up for a course or asking to be involved in new tasks or projects.

If these opportunities do not exist in your current job, it is a sign that the company is not serious about investing or nurturing your career development.

You Fell Disconnected From Your Role

High employee engagement is a characteristic of all excellent employers.

Great ServiceNow employers will ensure that you have the right amount of work to do; that you’re not overworked or frequently find yourself with few tasks and unsure what you should be doing.

You should feel a passion and drive for your role, and a connection to your team and your employer which makes you want to give your best to the job – it was probably there when you applied for this position.

But over time, inadequate management can lead to employees feeling disconnected and then eventually stop caring. It is hard to find enthusiasm for your role when you have become disconnected. Will you ever trust that your employer truly cares about you even if things change in the short-term?

You are procrastinating

It is normal to procrastinate when working. We are not productivity machines!

However, if you find yourself procrastinating most of the day it means you do not find your job engaging. In this case, you need to consider whether your job is a good fit for you.

You are Taking Extra Sick Days

Taking extra sick days, or taking holidays simply to get away from your job is a sign that something is wrong.

It is estimated that 12.7% of all sick days are taken due to mental health problems, which can often be attributed to your current role in the first place.

If your mental health is being affected due to your job, first speak to your manager. They have a duty of care to you to ensure that your position is not causing you harm. Sadly, if the problems are out of your manager’s control, and they continue, it might be time to look for an employer who has an excellent wellbeing reputation.

Negative Work Environment

A negative work environment is toxic.

Having a great relationship with your boss and your colleagues is never a given in any role. It’s always a nice added bonus when you find a role you love, and you get on with your team.

But negative relationships with the people you work with every day can quickly become draining, and they can turn a once dream job into a nightmare situation. If your co- workers are constantly complaining and your boss is unhappy or unfair in the treatment of workers, it is hard to be happy. A pessimistic atmosphere can also kill your passion for your job.

There should always be avenues you can explore before it gets as serious as leaving for a different company, but sometimes that’s what it takes.

Toxic workplaces are sadly more common than you might think. Although your job might look great on paper, if your boss regularly puts you down, and the atmosphere in the workplace is continually negative and is holding you back from success in your job role and your whole career, it’s time to find a company where you not only feel fulfilled but also happy.

You are being recruited

Are recruiters reaching out to you with job offers?

Offers that include room for advancement and a better work environment? It may be time to explore these new job opportunities and start applying.

You’re Being Underpaid

48% of employees feel that they are underpaid for the work they do – does this sound familiar?

When you start a job, the expectations might have been clear. What commonly happens in ServiceNow workplaces is that over time, and as you become more experienced within the organisation, you are tasked with more and more duties.

And your remuneration rarely increases with the amount of extra work you are now expected to do.

It might be a simple case of your manager not realising how much extra outside of your role you are taking on – but this again is poor management on their part.

Suppose you are increasingly given extra tasks or are performing managerial duties and your employer tells you that you are not going to be paid any extra for it. In that case, this is a sign that your employer is taking advantage of you.

Not all ServiceNow employers behave like this – now should be the time to find one who doesn’t.

Suffering Health and Personal Life

Job stress and dissatisfaction can lead to insomnia or depression. That is why it is important not to sacrifice your health for a job. If you are miserable when you come home due to your job, you should start looking for a new job.

You Feel Undervalued

Aside from being paid a fair wage for the work you do, it is also important that you feel emotionally valued and supported by your manager and your colleagues.

Signs that you are being undervalued by your current employer include:

• your work is overlooked
• your performance and pay reviews are continually pushed back
• you’re not trusted to have autonomy in your role
• those around you are promoted, and you get left behind

Being undervalued can be a sign that your current employer is not going to support you in your career and that things are unlikely to change. Unless the entire company has a management shake-up – but you don’t have to wait for this to happen.

Next Steps and Advice

Many people stay in roles that are making them severely unhappy and impacting on their mental health because they believe there is no other option for them.

The truth is there are always other options; you just might not know where to find them – and that’s where we come in.

Speak to a dedicated recruitment company they will be able to offer advice and options. They can put you in touch with new potential employers and organise interviews for you. It is good to have another job lined up before quitting unless you want a break between jobs.

Our advice is not to burn bridges at your current job. Do not vent to them about the reasons you are leaving or show your anger. You should simply state you are leaving to seek new opportunities.

If you are looking for new opportunities in ServiceNow, visit our job listing page or get into contact! What are you waiting for?

Want our latest blogs delivered straight to your inbox? Just enter your details below.

Sign up to receive our latest blogs

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

What type of blogs are you interested in? (Please tick all that apply)(Required)

Talent Attraction

Career Advice

Changing Jobs

Interview Tips

Leadership

ServiceNow

Select All

Privacy policy.

I agree to the privacy policy.

Your personal data will be used to process your submission, support your experience throughout this website, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy.

By downloading this report, you consent to receive emails from Linking Humans with updates and the occasional promotion for our recruiting service. You can unsubscribe at any time. Click here for our detailed privacy policy.

CAPTCHA

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Your CV is your gateway to landing your dream job! It can also kickstart the career of your choice. 

As a human, you are unique, your CV should reflect this. Get it spot on, and you’ll be able to secure your chosen companies interview in no time. However if you get it wrong, and you may face rejection.

The CV has been around for hundreds of years, and over time it has changed and evolved with the world of work.

As ServiceNow recruiters, we have seen the evolution of the CV, and today we are sharing some invaluable top tips to ensure you get on the radar of the best ServiceNow employers.

This may seem daunting, but do not worry – Linking Humans are here to help! We have created a simple guide on how to write a great CV that will not attract attention for all the right reasons. Let’s get started!

The Purpose of a CV for Employers

Let’s start by thinking about what function your CV serves for employers.

For a start, we should point out that many ServiceNow employers are pushed for time, and they are looking for shortcuts in their recruitment process – they want it spelt out to them that you are the candidate they are looking for.

So to fit this requirement, your CV should be highly tailored to the employer or hiring manager that is looking after the recruitment process.

Aim to find out where possible exactly who to address your CV and cover letter to – this makes it stand out more than letters simply addressed ‘Dear Sir/Madam’ and tailor your CV and cover letter specifically to the company and the role you are applying for.

All too often, ServiceNow candidates send generic CVs or cover letters – these are usually the candidates who don’t get past the first round of the recruitment process.

In today’s competition-led job market, your CV needs to do the following:

• Immediately capture the attention of the recruiter or employer
• Illustrate how your skills and abilities clearly relate to the job description
• Show how much of a culture fit you are to the organisation
• Increase your chance of getting a first interview

Your CV should be a succinct summary of why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

So let’s look at what makes the ideal ServiceNow CV.

Make Sure it’s Relevant

Many people include skills, knowledge and experience on their CV that, although they might be proud of, it is not relevant to this company or role.

Remember the following tips when thinking about what to include in your CV:

• Make sure your CV includes everything the job advert specifies.
• Use similar terminology to that found in the job advert to strike a connection with the employer or hiring manager.
• If there are any areas that you don’t have the required skills, address this by demonstrating your desire to learn, which you can back up with previous examples of learning a new skill for a previous role.

Keep your CV short, and to the point. The ideal length is two pages, but it can be longer if you have lots of relevant experience.

The following are what to include in your CV to make sure it ticks all the right boxes.

Contact Details

Firstly, we have contact details. It’s important to include all your contact information at the top of your CV. You want to make it as easy as possible for an employer or hiring manager to contact you about the job you’re applying for.

Make sure to add your full name, email address, telephone number and your address. 

Personal Statement

A personal statement is next. It is a great way to let the employer know about yourself in a small nutshell.

This should be a small paragraph which sits at the top of your CV under contact details. It should highlight your key strengths and achievements. Think of it as a sales pitch on why the employer should hire you. 

One question that will be going through the employer’s mind when they read your CV is what value can you add to their business? By giving examples of your key achievements in this section, it can really make you stand out.

Sounds like quite a mouthful, but personal statements are no problem to write, we promise. They’re actually really similar to cover letters. Except, you’ll be selling your best points to a potential employer in about four sentences, rather than an A4 page.

Employment History

This section comes next. It is important to be accurate with your dates, list your employment history in order of the most recent first and work backwards. In this section, you want to list bullet points on what you did in the roles. For example, produced digital marketing content across 5 social media channels. Our tip is to keep your bullet points brief. You should include all of your relevant work experience, which demonstrates your ability to thrive in a similar role. Include the name of the organisation, the time you held the position for and your job title.

For those looking for work in ServiceNow, make sure you list all the technologies that you have worked with in your employment history. This is so the reader of your CV can understand exactly how much commercial technical experience you have with each technology and which company you used it in.

Education History

After completing your employment history, it is now time for the education sector. It is important to be accurate with dates, list your Education in order of the most recent first working your way backwards.

If you are educated to University graduate level, you should always focus on your degree/Masters / PhD. You could include relevant modules you studied.

Also include college and school level information, however use less detail to minimise your CV getting to long. You want to outline the qualifications you achieved. For example, 10 GCSEs, A*-B.

Qualifications

Being qualified gives you more chances of securing the position that you are applying for. It demonstrates to potential employers you are eager to learn and grow. You can put these under your employment history or under your education history. If you have more relevant qualification, feel free to do a small section for it. A CV should not contain details about everything you have ever done. However, think about what is relevant for the job you are applying for and tailor your CV to their needs.

Hobbies and Interests

This is a great way to show your personality on your CV.  Your hobbies and interests can make you stand out from a crowd. However, remember to always maintain professionalism.  Great examples of hobbies include Sports, Music, Travelling etc.

References

Don’t forget to add at least 2 references on the bottom of your CV.  This gives the employer the confidence that if they are to offer you the job, they have people that will vouch for you.  Don’t worry as references are usually called upon once you have been offered the role.  If you are uncomfortable giving references on your CV, you can simply write “references upon request”.

What are the Benefits of a ServiceNow CV?

Crafting a CV specifically tailored to the ServiceNow industry has several benefits. A well-structured ServiceNow CV can:

• Highlight your technical expertise and experience with ServiceNow tools and modules.
• Show your potential employers that you’re a perfect fit for their role and company culture.
• Make you stand out from other candidates with generic CVs.
• Increase your chances of landing an interview with top ServiceNow employers.

ServiceNow CV Top Tips

Even with the right relevant information, your CV will still need to perform in other ways to catch the attention of the hiring manager.

The following are our top tips to get your CV noticed:

• Check and double-check that your contact details are up to date – have you changed your mobile number since you created your CV?
• Use a professional email address without nicknames or slang in it – if you haven’t got one, create one
• Include a link to your LinkedIn profile – the hiring manager will probably look you up online anyway, you might as well direct them to where they can find your LinkedIn profile
• Don’t include a picture on your CV – it’s an outdated concept and adds no relevance to the recruitment process
• Run your CV through spell check before you print or send it. Also, have someone – a friend or a recruiter – to check for spelling and grammar mistakes
• Choose a font that looks good, but that is clear and easy to read. Make sure the font isn’t too large or too small. Don’t use lots of different sizes or styles of font – simple is best

Avoid clichés such as ‘go-getter’, ‘think outside the box’ and ‘multi-tasker’ when describing yourself. If you are struggling writing your CV, we are able to help. Get into contact with us now.

Finally

Your CV is your chance to introduce yourself to a ServiceNow recruitment company or hiring manager in a meaningful way.

If you can show the person looking at your CV that you match the job description as closely as possible, then you’ll get the interview.

For more information on how we can help you craft your ServiceNow CV, as well as find new roles for you to apply to – get in touch with us today.

You can call us on 02381 542 542 or send us an email on farrah.wells@linkinghumans.com to discuss your CV and your next career move.

Want our latest blogs delivered straight to your inbox? Just enter your details below.

Sign up to receive our latest blogs

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

What type of blogs are you interested in? (Please tick all that apply)(Required)

Talent Attraction

Career Advice

Changing Jobs

Interview Tips

Leadership

ServiceNow

Select All

Privacy policy.

I agree to the privacy policy.

Your personal data will be used to process your submission, support your experience throughout this website, and for other purposes described in our privacy policy.

By downloading this report, you consent to receive emails from Linking Humans with updates and the occasional promotion for our recruiting service. You can unsubscribe at any time. Click here for our detailed privacy policy.

CAPTCHA

Comments

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.