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Anglia & London AUA Conference 4 February 2014

Standing Out From the Crowd: What Employers Are Really Looking For


Introduction to Executive Search/Head-hunters/ Interim Management

Introductions: Anne Hall (HE Interims Ltd) Sarah Shaw (Odgers Interim)•Odgers Berndtson •Executive Search •Interim Recruitment



How to get recruiters to call you

•Meet when possible•Using LinkedIn – tipshttp://uk.linkedin.com/in/anneelizabethhall

•Who is it that knows me?•Managing my networks•Managing my reputation – Facebook? Twitter?



CVs Dos and Don’ts

•Photo?•Contact details•Summary paragraph•Presenting the information – job title / sentence summarising organisation / achievements (facts & numbers)partnership

• Explain any gaps• Education / Qualifications / Accreditation• Hobbies• Referees• Font• Length



Performing Well at Interview

•Preparation (about the employer/client and the role)•Preparing what you’re going to say at the interview – questions to ask•Competency based interviews•Giving interview presentations•Body language•Dress & personal presentation•Dealing with difficult interviewers / difficult questions•Peripherals – drinks / toilet / tissues•Dealing with nerves – breathing techniques – shutting up•What if it all goes horribly wrong?



Managing Yourself Through the Process

•Keep up-to-date with progress but don’t hound•Feedback•References•You didn’t get it - learning from your mistakes•Managing your confidence•Health – exercise – diet – motivation (motivated, healthy, ready)•Keeping up with networks & friends•Relocation•Pulling out of the process



What Employers Are Looking For

•Passion – drive – interest – confidence•Fit for the role & team•Ability to deliver against the brief•Fit for the institution – ability to progress•Flexible – willing - adaptable


Sarah Shaw & Anne Hall