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your key to standing out in the employment race

your key to standing out in the employment race. What bought you here ?. You have had difficulty in finding appropriate employment? You have been searching for a job but have been unsuccessful? A tough job market? No responses to your applications?

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your key to standing out in the employment race

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  1. your key to standing out in the employment race

  2. What bought you here? • You have had difficulty in finding appropriate employment? • You have been searching for a job but have been unsuccessful? • A tough job market? • No responses to your applications? • You are not sure where you are going in with your career? • It is just really difficult?

  3. Why beyondedu.me? • We have found that people lack the knowledge of what it takes to stand out and be successful in applying for a position • Some people lack the confidence required to succeed in attaining a job • Graduates / students often do not know how to apply for jobs or understand the interview cycle • Universities do not provide the info on the ins-and-outs of job hunting • There are few coaching / mentoring services aimed to students

  4. What’s our goal? To help you succeed To give you the knowledge and skills to standout in a competitive market To provide ongoing support when required throughout your career development

  5. Some statistics % Underemploymentrate

  6. Recruitment lifecycle (numbers of coursegrow step by step) • Position advertised • Candidate applies • Candidates shortlisted • Initial interview with recruiter • 1st interview with employer • Negotiate salary • Reference check • Branch / sometimes happens: Meet the team • Job offer • 2nd(or more) interviews • Contract signing • Commence new role • 3 month (or greater) probation period

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  10. The do’s and don’ts when applying for a role do’s • Have a standout CV • Read the ad • Ask yourself: do I have the skills? • Tailor your cover letter and CV for each position you apply for • If given the opportunity, write a friendly sentence in your application email highlighting your enthusiasm • Submit your application on time • If you have not had feedback in 2 – 3 days, call the company / recruiter to enquire

  11. The do’s and don’ts when applying for a role don’ts Waste people’s time Submit an application without actually thinking about what / why you’re applying Jeopardise your next opportunity Be too informal Have poor grammar or incorrect Assume you have not been considered because you have not had feedback—proactive is good! Become despondent

  12. The successful applicant… …will ask the following prior to your interview… • Whether there is a job description • What the interview process will be • Who you will be meeting • What is the salary range • Where the interview will be located • Who is the best person to contact if you have any questions …consider the following before the interview • What should I wear • Do I need to bring anything with me

  13. The successful applicant… …will • Know how to get to the interview location • Know how long it will take you to get there • Research the company and the market/s in which it operates • Prep before interview—role play if necessary • Think about—using the job description—the questions you will be asked • Arrive a little early—but not too early • Always call if you think you will be late

  14. The successful applicant… …will considering the following essential elements of interview etiquette • Personal hygiene • Dress accordingly • Body adornment • Manners • Speaking • Interview responses • Enthusiasm • Next steps • Farewell • Leaving

  15. What not to do in an interview

  16. What not to do in an interview

  17. The unsuccessful applicant… • Review the attributes of a successful applicant • Ask: what did I do correctly / incorrectly? • Endeavour to get feedback • Ask: how can I improve? • Prepare more next time • Don’t be despondent—remain motivated

  18. Accepting the job offer • You will be reference checked • Agree to salary and start date • Be upfront and honest regarding any planned holidays—it is always best to do this before the contract is signed • Don’t ask for more salary after you have accepted the position • Letter of offer / contract signed • Remember the 3 month probationary period • Be excited!

  19. You as a brand Social media • Be aware that prospective employers may look at your Facebook profile • Review privacy settings and / or content • LinkedIn • If you don’t have an account, create one! • At a minimum, include your previous experience and education. • Ideally, provide a brief overview of yourself and a short description the your responsibilities and achievements in any previous roles.

  20. My advice to you for when you start out • Nice is important • Remain apolitical • Punctuality • Go the extra mile • Have the ‘right attitude’ • Avoid compromising situations • Always act with integrity • Laziness loses • Ask for help • Smile

  21. nowyouknowthekey. Just useit!

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