How_To_Awesome_At_Getting_Your_Next_Job_Data_Relay2019
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- 2. How to be awesome at getting your next job
- 4. #DataRelay@DataRelay_UK DataRelay.co.uk Thank you to our sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you! PLATINUM BRONZE GOLD
- 13. rwlp.french@gmail.com @sql_bob https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwlpfrench/ http://www.sqlbob.uk/ Robert French Consultant with Eyecademy In Sunny Glasgow Scotland
- 18. Wash Log
- 19. Wash Log
- 20. Clients Working with enterprise businesses across multiple verticals, including: Central & Local Government EducationHealthcare Business ServicesEnergy & Utilities Food & Drink Finance
- 21. First Steps CV’s
- 22. Increase the chances of an interview Recruitment Agents
- 23. Before the interview The interview
- 24. After the interview Next steps
- 29. CV's
- 42. Image by Patricia Hébert from Pixabay www.jobscan.co
- 74. The interview
- 80. “…..Tell me about yourself….”
- 81. “….What's your biggest weakness?...”
- 82. “….Why should we hire you?...”
- 104. First Steps CV’s
- 105. Increase the chances of an interview Recruitment Agents
- 106. Before the interview The interview
- 107. After the interview Next steps
- 108. rwlp.french@gmail.com @sql_bob https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwlpfrench/ http://www.sqlbob.uk/ Robert French Consultant with Eyecademy In Sunny Glasgow Scotland
Editor's Notes
- Finding a job can be a journey Of many steps
- Build a strong foundation Many of these tools you might find yourself using time and again CV Blog posts Elevator pitches
- If do not build a strong foundation you have shaky start which is… Photo by Ekrulila from Pexels
- Find a job is a bit like playing a video game I needed a strategy and method Some people are very lucky and naturally very good at playing the game Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
- I’ve failed to get interviews, failed at interviews, failed to get job offers, Had 9 jobs since starting my IT career Before that I reckon I had in excess of 20 jobs both full time and temporary
- The presentation is going to be different not like others you might see today, I am going to bend and break the rules
- Photo by Nong Vang on Unsplash
- Over 30k SKU’s which previous never had access to full details including individual client pricing POC with historical data, sent 50 messages to clients automatically using whatsapp – 4 agreed instantly to buy 16 to buy once stock levels fell to re-order levels That include profitability by 30k per month an paid for POC in FIRST MONTH
- Photo by Mike Tinnion on Unsplash
- First steps – which are some thoughts CV’s
- What can you do to increase your chances of getting an interview?
- What can you do to increase your chances of getting an interview? Photo by Serghei Trofimov on Unsplash Photo by Victoire Joncheray on Unsplash
- Where do we start a job search? Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
- By doing you homework Yes that’s right there is some work to first
- If do not direction going how do know when get there? What kind of job do you want? Are you prepared to commute What size of company would you prefer to work for, large or small? Small is good, agile, know most of the people you work with Large is good, good structure, good benfits
- What's your passion? Find your passion and turn that into your job Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash
- Lets talk about CV’s
- What is a CV ? History of your jobs, Remember you in charge of the story you tell not someone else Make yourself look good ! Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/definition-books-library-bookshelf-4255486/
- Lets look at some practical tips Get hands on
- Have you reviewed you CV
- Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash Get family and friends to review CV Ask for their feedback and suggestions
- Have you check the dates? Start date and end dates
- Check spelling and grammar know I am guilt of that Interviewers will pick up on that – interview for There vs. Their vs. They’re Where, Were, and We're To, Too and Two Image by Lorenzo Cafaro from Pixabay
- Image source - https://giphy.com/gifs/ultramusic-calligraphy-lost-frequencies-9EBjBLa2Idyqk
- What say on CV do not tell the whole story just enough to allow questions later “Save 90% of time What is not required on the CV DO NOT need - Age, nationality, criminal record, marital status, gender and unrelated hobbies Image source - https://giphy.com/gifs/ultramusic-calligraphy-lost-frequencies-9EBjBLa2Idyqk
- Prepared for questions on your cv Can you explain gaps in your CV if you have any ? What did you leave that job, especially if you have been in job for a several years What if only in job for a short period of time Think about the answer you might give NOW DO NOT WAIT https://pixabay.com/illustrations/question-mark-pile-questions-symbol-2492009/
- Ensure your strengths are listed on the CV You want to the interviewer to ask you about these This is you chance to stand in the sunshine make sure this is you time to shine! https://pixabay.com/photos/sport-push-up-strength-training-2264825/
- Image Robert Allmann from Pixabay
- You control that CV You are the one who is on stage You want to look good and shine so they pick your CV Photo by Product School on Unsplash
- Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/Patricia_Artflow-5202704/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=3569271">Patricia Hébert</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=3569271">Pixabay</a>
- How can you improve you chances of getting a job? There are several practical things you can do https://pixabay.com/photos/luck-lucky-number-17-roulette-839037/ Image by Greg Montani from Pixabay
- Congratulations you have taken the first step coming to an even like this Expands your network, Increases your knowledge Exposes you to more opportunities Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay https://pixabay.com/illustrations/thumb-high-thumbs-up-finger-hand-1013968/
- Last year Jet2 was recruiting at SQL bits Why geeks are hard to reach NO REALLY ! Recruitment companies are also often at these conferences
- Do you got along to local user groups? Why not? Opportunity to mix with people who work in same area of tech Find out more about what is going on Know more people know about more jobs
- Contribute to open source projects Does not need to be code Check documentation for spelling mistakes – employers want to people who can demonstrate attention to detail Remember better to show not tell Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash
- LinkedIn is a bit marmite Like or hate it Can be useful for building your network Can get headhunting inquires which some are just fishing On other hand it’s a great resource for recruiters looking for specific skill sets
- Register with job boards
- If subscribe to job boards get lots of updates The down side is you have sift Photo by Matt Seymour on Unsplash
- Speak to your friends Colleagues in other companies Yasser story how got into CCT tech Photo by Tiago Rosado on Unsplash
- Tweak your CV to suit the advert you are applying for Make sure it mentions the skills that are in the advert
- How do recruitment agents work? They find roles with companies Their job is to review and then send suitable candidates for interview If the company hires a person they send then get a % of the salary as payment Image by Dwi Rizki Tirtasujana from Pixabay
- Photo by safal karki on Unsplash
- Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash
- Remember a good recruitment agent is just a person Photo by Naassom Azevedo on Unsplash
- Get to know the agent develop a relationship Image by rawpixel from Pixabay
- What are the best traits of a recruitment agent?
- The agent should be helping you, who you are going to meet some details about that person What the interview might be like and about the company Piggy From morguefile.com
- Working with the recruitment agent should be a partnership Image by Pexels from Pixabay
- Before the interview get the ingredients ready Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay
- Do your research find out about the company Look if been in news for +ve things What do they do, produce, sell Who are their main competitors What challenges is there in the industry Show that you have done your homework! Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash
- Have hard copy of Your CV Job Advert Who you are meeting Directions and address
- If required have a map showing where you are going to Getting lost going to Xedo Software Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay
- Prepare your interview clothes night before Don’t wait till the morning check it over know what you are going to wear do not leave to chance Dress for the role if in doubt then conservative is best for business Image by rawpixel Pixabay
- Arrange your kit ready to go. Kit bag or purse Image by Quinn Kampschroer from Pixabay
- Now its go, go, go, go, go Image by skeeze from Pixaba
- The interview starts as soon as you walk into reception
- An interview is a like a dance you are expected to peform Remember your partner might wrong foot you on purpose! Image by Evgen Rom from Pixabay
- Expected the unexpected Image by Harmony Lawrence from Pixabay
- What does that quesiton mean? Its open ended FOR A REASON Have a concise focused description about you professional self Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay
- Think about how you weaknesses are your strengths Acknowledge the weakeness Then show how managing that weakness is also strength or in what ways your weakness is also a strength HAVE THE STORY READY ! Not spur of the moment Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay
- Have you analysed the job advert Do you know how you would fit into the role What skills will you bring to the role? Image by TeeFarm from Pixabay
- Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash “Tell me about a time you failed at a task you were assigned…” “Have you ever had to work with someone you didn’t like? How did you handle that?” “How do you handle setting goals? Can you give an example?” These can be challenging questions How you answer them? Let's talk about a technique
- This is where you get to be introspective. Share what the outcome of the situation was and how you specifically contributed to that outcome. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? What were the results of your actions?
- Think of a situation similar to what the interviewer is asking you about that had a successful outcome. It doesn’t necessarily have to be work related as long as it’s relevant. Remember to include the who, what, where, when and how.
- Describe the task you were responsible for in that situation. Keep it specific but concise. Make sure to highlight any specific challenges you faced.
- This is the part where you describe exactly what you did. How did you complete the task you were assigned? Remember to focus on what you did and highlight traits (qualities) that a hiring manager will find desirable (initiative, teamwork, leadership, dedication, etc.)
- This is where you get to be introspective. Share what the outcome of the situation was and how you specifically contributed to that outcome. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? What were the results of your actions?
- This is where you get to be introspective. Share what the outcome of the situation was and how you specifically contributed to that outcome. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? What were the results of your actions?
- Watch for the pause “You can hold someone with silence and make them go on. You tend to feel you need to fill all dead air. There are times when if you just say no more than ‘uh-huh,’ and pause, they’ll add something out of a kind of desperation that turns out to be pretty good. Let them sweat a little and then they’ll come up with something that they were perhaps not going to say.”
- Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay
- Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay
- Now is you chance to turn the table, interview the interviewer To manager – What is you approach to work? In what way do you support your employees to continue to develop professionally What do you like to do outside of work? What are your favorite things about working here? What’s the busiest time of year like at the company? Do people usually dress like this? Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay
- Photo by Hello I'm Nik 🇬🇧 on Unsplash
- Take a moment, it's been an intense stressful time, maybe If got interview via recruitment agent call them Good to talk through your thoughts Image by Pexels from Pixabay
- I mage by TeroVesalainen from Pixabay
- What when well Which questions did you answer confindently How did feel you preformed NOTE WHAT WORKED TO USE AGAIN Image by Niek Verlaan from Pixabay
- Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/Bru-nO-1161770/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1006395">Bruno Glätsch</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=1006395">Pixabay</a>
- Work at improving what did not work Refine improve what did work Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay
- Image by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay
- First steps – which are some thoughts CV’s
- What can you do to increase your chances of getting an interview?
- What can you do to increase your chances of getting an interview? Photo by Serghei Trofimov on Unsplash Photo by Victoire Joncheray on Unsplash