Mark Staniland, managing director of career transition services at the firm said that those job applicants with experience in budget management and networking can be 'attractive' candidates for the private sector.
'Candidates should showcase their ability to structure, control and manage large budgets,' he advised.
His comments are supported by figures from ReThink Recruitment which revealed that 79 per cent of IT directors believe they get better value from candidates from the private sector rather than the public sector.
The research found that there is a perception that jobseekers from the private sector have more relevant experience.
However, Mr Staniland said that former public sector staff should make use of the good contacts they have in order to secure a role.
'Many public sector employees may already be well networked with the private sector - as suppliers for example. They shouldn’t be afraid to utilise their contacts,' he said.
'Candidates should showcase their ability to structure, control and manage large budgets,' he advised.
His comments are supported by figures from ReThink Recruitment which revealed that 79 per cent of IT directors believe they get better value from candidates from the private sector rather than the public sector.
The research found that there is a perception that jobseekers from the private sector have more relevant experience.
However, Mr Staniland said that former public sector staff should make use of the good contacts they have in order to secure a role.
'Many public sector employees may already be well networked with the private sector - as suppliers for example. They shouldn’t be afraid to utilise their contacts,' he said.
