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Maximising Your Potential CIH West Midlands Women in Housing Conference
What Employers Are Really Looking For When Recruiting To Senior Roles
Presented by:
Anne Elliott, Managing Director EMA Business & Management Consultancy Limited
Date: Friday 7 October 2011
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The journey starts before you see or hear about the job!
Preparation – lay the groundwork for that next job
Performance appraisals –honest feedback and advice from your manager
Take on specific projects to add to experience
Coaching
Seminars
Networking
Speak to head hunters
Explore internet job sites
Social networking sites
Prepare an outline of your CV
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Not all job opportunities and organisations will be the same....
External environment
Circumstances facing the organisation
Ensure the right team as well as the right individual
Cultural ‘fit’
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Getting the most from head hunters
Always take a call from a head hunter
Identify the nature of the call
Not all senior vacancies are public
Information about organisation and job
Feedback and valuable career advice
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The core experience and skills organisations look for...
Track record/experience
Strategic
Leadership
Commitment to customer
Partnership working
Communication
Emotional intelligence: drive, determination and high self awareness
Resilience
Evidence of continual professional development
Cultural fit with organisation and team
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The job appears............
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Writing an effective covering letter
Introduce yourself to the organisation
Say what you have to offer
Setting the scene for the next stage
Ensuring that your covering letter makes the right impression
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Writing an effective CV
Be specific and not too lengthy
Study the competency specification
Tailor your CV and remove jargon
Support your achievements
Most recent job first
Forget the photograph
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Screening Interviews - Preparation
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Screening Interviews
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After the interview
Make sure you obtain feedback
Check arrangements for next stages
Check expectations
Try and gain insight into the organisation and issues
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Final stage interviews
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Final stage interviews
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In Summary
Preparation is key
Take responsibility for your career
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