CV’s, Job Hunting and Successful Interviewing Techniques

1. CV’s, Job Hunting and Successful Interviewing Techniques William Townsend Special Agent

2. CV Basics • Full Name • Personal Profile/Attributes • Address and Contact Details • Education • Qualifications • Career History • Skills Grid (optional) • Background info (hobbies etc)

3. Things to think about when constructing your CV • Cover Letter • Personal Attributes/Profile • How Many Pages? • Smelling and Grammer • Gaps in the CV • Education and Training • Presentation • CV authoring companies

4. Now to find that new opportunity!! • Where to look? (Internet job boards, companies web sites, newspapers, industry specific magazines, the job centre, job fairs/industry exhibitions, recruitment companies, networking, direct approaches to companies) • Apply efficiently (limit applications, good match of your skills to Job Description and Person Spec, be selective) • Tracking Applications (avoid embarassing re-submissions, re-submission if your experience changes, track the feedback you are getting etc)

5. Dealing with Recruitment Agencies • Good Track Record – REC • Follow up phone calls • Treat applications confidentially • Understand your rights • Open communications

6. Interview Preparation • Research the company/school/authority • Research the industry • Research the journey • Triple check the details of the interview • Go over your cv and the job description • Think about common interview questions

7. So you’ve got to interview! • Be Positive • Get the basics right • Body Language • Previous Employment • Match your competencies • Understand your key selling points • Behavioural questions • Portfolio • Try to be calm but passionate and interested • Approach each interview with a fresh outlook • Close the interview well