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Job Hunting Workshop

Job Hunting Workshop. Jonathan Hart-Smith jhartsmith@ckagroup.co.uk www.ckagroup.co.uk University of Leeds Student 1995 - 1999. Contents. CV Cover Letter Interview Other Tips Questions. CV. Have you got one? Key things on there: Who are you? How do I contact you?

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Job Hunting Workshop

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  1. Job Hunting Workshop Jonathan Hart-Smith jhartsmith@ckagroup.co.uk www.ckagroup.co.uk University of Leeds Student 1995 - 1999

  2. Contents • CV • Cover Letter • Interview • Other Tips • Questions

  3. CV • Have you got one? • Key things on there: • Who are you? • How do I contact you? • What have you done? • Is it relevant to your application? • Don’t waffle in the profile • Spellcheck but beware

  4. Cover letter • What to put in there: • Where you saw the ad • Why you are suitable • Why you want the job • Keep it to 3/4 side of A4 Max • Type it • Tailor it • Spell Check • Include your contact details

  5. Interview Prepare

  6. Interview cont. • Who is interviewing you? • Dress appropriately • Think about your body language • Don’t be afraid to pause before you answer • Keep calm • In group interviews address the speaker • If unclear of the question, clarify • Remember the interview starts when you walk through the door • Have some intelligent questions ready

  7. Competency based questions • Behavioural questions backed up with a request for examples • If you can get hold of a job description and person specification before the interview try. • Types of Competencies: • Influencing skills • Decisiveness • Team work • Creativity • Communication • Conflict Management • Organisational skills • Flexibility • Leadership

  8. Answering Competency based questions • Situation • Task • Achievement • Result

  9. After the interview • The interview is NOT over until you have left the building, are out of sight and sound • Send a thank you note / email

  10. Other Tips • Join Linked in • What about Facebook and twitter? Beware! • Use your network • Be realistic • Think about your career early • Get experience wherever you can • Research what opportunities are available • Register with a maximum of 2 agencies • Be open minded and flexible

  11. Questions

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