1. Working in partnership
Standing Out From the Crowd:
What Employers Are Really Looking For
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2. Introduction to Executive Search/
Head-hunters/ Interim Management
Introductions: Anne Hall (HE Interims Ltd)
Sarah Shaw (Odgers Interim)
•Odgers Berndtson
•Executive Search
•Interim Recruitment
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4. How to get recruiters to call you
•Meet when possible
•Using LinkedIn – tips
http://uk.linkedin.com/in/anneelizabethhall
•Who is it that knows me?
•Managing my networks
•Managing my reputation – Facebook? Twitter?
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6. CVs Dos and Don’ts
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•Photo?
•Contact details
•Summary paragraph
•Presenting the information – job title /
sentence summarising organisation /
achievements (facts & numbers)
Explain any gaps
Education / Qualifications / Accreditation
Hobbies
Referees
Font
Length
partnership
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8. 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?
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10. 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
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12. 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
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13. Sarah Shaw & Anne Hall
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