GET THAT JOB!#cilipNPD14

Suzanne Wheatley – Sue Hill RecruitmentJayne Winch – TFPL Recruitment

What does the future hold?

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Job searching techniques

• Jobs boards (Total jobs, Monster, Indeed, local boards – jobs in Surrey, jobs.ac.uk. LIS link etc)

• Company websites and their RSS feeds• Referrals through friends/networking events• LinkedIn, Twitter and social media…

Digital brand• LinkedIn• Twitter • Blogs• Facebook• Instagram

The CV

Layout of the CV• Name• Address• Contact details• Profile• Education• Current/most recent job• Career to date

• Professional activities• Technical

experience/other skills• Other interests• References - optional

Interviews

Preparation• Research – organisation, people, industry• Ask consultants/networks for any extra information• Re-read the job description and your application documents• Create a list of questions

Etiquette

•First impressions•Presentation•Body language•Speak positively•Stick to the point – answer the question

Traditional

• Requires you to relay factual information• Employer is taking your word at face value• Sample Questions:

• Tell me about yourself?• Why are you interested in this role?• What are your weaknesses?

• Employer makes assumptions about your future performance based on past behaviours and attitudes

• Requires you to offer concrete, specific examples• Sample questions:

• Tell me about a time when you showed team work• Give me an example of a challenge you faced and how you dealt with it• Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritise your tasks.

Behavioural

•Communication skills (including listening)•Problem solving skills•Interest in industry/role•Interpersonal skills•Enthusiasm•Confidence•Focus

Success Factors

At the interview - DON’T…• Be intimidated• Be late• Undervalue yourself• Be too familiar• Criticise your employer• Give monosyllabic replies• Don’t go off on a tangent – use the STAR principle

Reflection• Assess what worked, what didn’t • Keep a folder/spreadsheet of the roles applied for

with notes• Get feedback from agencies/companies if applied

directly• How could you prepare for next time?• Opportunity to take stock• Consider your career aspirations

Sue Hill Recruitment Borough House, 80 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1LL.Registered in England, Company No. 3484222, VAT No. GB 166 5236 96, Sue Hill Recruitment is part of Progility PLC.

Start climbing the career ladder…

Thank you & happy job hunting!

suzanne.wheatley@suehill.comjayne.winch@tfpl.com

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