CV-and-Interviews.ppt for every business

CV & Interview Preparation
The purpose of this presentation is to;
Gain an understanding into job hunting in this competitive environment.
Gain useful and practical advice on how job seekers can market themselves
successfully as the ideal candidate to potential employers.
Upon completion of the presentation;
Know how to make an immediate impact with your CV
Know key format and content for your CV and Cover Letter
Know how to prepare for interview
Uncover essential interview tips and techniques

Todays Job Market
Competitive
Added Value
Unique Selling Point
Job Searching Methods
Transferable Skills
Adaptable
Strong References

Jobsearch & Job Seekers
Know Job Seeking Process;
Job Application to Job Offer Stage
Advert CV & Letter, Application Form, Online, Telephone Interview, Aptitude or Dexterity
Test, 1st Interview, 2nd Interview, Medical, Garda Clearance, Job Offer.
(Can take minimum 2 – 10 weeks)
Job Function & Tasks; Transferable Skills.
Be able to speak about your duties in a past job. Be specific.
Demonstrate Skills/Abilities
S.T.A.R. Situation
Task
Action
Result
Use Networking Opportunities

How People Find Jobs…
(From HSE WNO 2010)

Job Hunters
(In order of preference in job seeking)
1. CV
2. Advertisement
3. Agencies
4. Colleagues
5. Referrals
6. Contacts
7. Drop Ins
8. Inside the Company
Employers
(In order of preference in recruitment)
1. Look inside Company
2. Colleagues
3. Referrals
4. Drop Ins
5. Contacts
6. Agencies
7. Adds
8. CV

Job Seeking Process
Curriculum Vitae
Generate interest in you and your skills, which will
lead to interview, allowing opportunity to sell
yourself.
Passport to a Job.
Record of all Education, Work History, Skills.
Most Important Document a Job Seeker can
produce.

CV Should be;
Personal; Marketing Tool, Sells your skills/abilities to future
employers.
Comprehensive; Present Full Potential, have solid
examples to back up each item listed.
Concise; Have a good balance of information, may need a
few drafts. Opportunity to expand further at interview.
Attractive; Must appeal to the reader, identify unique selling
points and include them in profile

CV Content
Personal Details;
Essential; Name, Contact Phone Numbers, Email Contact.
Optional: Address, DOB.
Profile
Highlight History e.g. Over 3 year experience in Retail Sales.
Transferable Skills e.g. Good Organisational, Numeracy and I.T. Skills.
Personal Qualities e.g. Reliable, Hardworking, Friendly Individual.
Education/Training
Dates, College Name, Course Title/Qualification (Level)
List Subjects from Course.
Work History/Employment History
Dates, Employer Name, Job Title; Function/Tasks of Job.
(Work Placement)

CV Content contd./
Additional Information
e.g. Holder of Driving License/Safe Pass Card.
Voluntary Work
e.g. Volunteer Youth Assistant
Assisted with Summer Camp Activities for kids aged 10-14yrs.
Hobbies/Interests
Show a balance of group and individual activities.
References
Name, Title, Company Name, Phone, Email Contact.
Signed & Date
Shows ownership of CV & CV is up to date.

Types of CV
Functional CV; Focuses on Skills
 Combination CV; Skills and Jobs
Chronological CV; Job History in
reverse order

CV Layout Presentation
KISS (Keep it Short & Simple) 2 Pages.
Use Action Words
Use Phrases not sentences
Make it easy for interviewer to Find you.
Minimise Personal data
Keep it Clear and Clean
Design C.V so that it is easy on the eye.
Check Spelling and Typing.
Writing from Present to Past.
Avoid Gaps.
Tell the Truth.
Keep your C.V Up to Date.
Put your name on Every Page.

Sample CV….

Cover Letters
Why?
Provides opportunity to highlight how your specific skills
match job requirements.
The Letter….
Good Appearance
Make it Perfect
Use a Business Correspondence Format
Write to a specific person

Writing Cover Letters
 Use a grabber first sentence.
 Why you are attracted to position.
 Highlight experience, skills relevant to job.
 Include information about training, personal traits.
 State your next step.
 Thank person for time/consideration.

CV Mistakes.…..
I have never been backwards when it comes to coming forwards.
My duties included greeting laundrette customers, removing their clothes, and washing them.
A great lover of languages, I speak intermediate German, high-level Russian, and fluent Spinach.
This document outlines my experience, skills, and qualifications, which I trust you will carefully overlook.
“Career break in 1999 to renovate my horse”
“I am anxious to use my exiting skills.”
"Education: Curses in liberal arts, curses in computer science, curses in accounting."
"Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store."

Interview Purpose
 Business meeting with both parties having
an agenda.
 Two-way conversation when both parties
are evaluating each other.

Interview Purpose…..
Suitability for Job Personality
Trustworthy Confident
Information from CV
Character Opinion Responsible
Reliable Appearance

Interview Preparation
Believe in yourself & shine
Do your homework
Make a good first impression
Body Language
Sounding Positive
The Interview is a 2 way process

Types of Interview
One to One Interview
Panel Interview
Telephone Interview
Group Interview
Video Interview

Interview Stages
Welcome Stage
The Acquiring Information Stage
Supplying of Information Stage
Parting/Closure Stage

Types of Interview Format
Competency Based Interview
(Probing for information to understand candidate)
Chronological Interview
(Takes lead from CV/Application Form)
Case Study Interview
(Present case study, what action to take,/work out solution)
Technical Interview
(Questions about technical work; final year projects/research etc)

What types of questions are asked at interviews?
Introductory Questions
Tell me about yourself ? Why do you want this job?
Why you left your last job? What is your understanding…?
Qualifications Situation – Scenario
Previous Experience Why should we hire you?
Skills / Strengths Weaknesses
Hobbies / Interests Future plans
References Do you have any questions?

Interview Questions
Categories
Self
Education/Training
Work
The Job
All emphasis your Skills (Personal, Practical)
Knowledge, Experience & Personal Traits

Group Exercise
 Think Like an Employer
 What Skills are Required?
 What interview Questions to Ask?

Useful Websites
www.irishjobs.ie www.recruitireland.ie
www.monster.ie www.worky.ie
www.bestjobs.ie www.loadzajobs.ie
www.employireland.ie www.gumtree.ie
www.jobs.ie www.munsterjobs.ie
www.computerjobs.ie www.fas.ie
Networking websites;
www.linkedin.com
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com

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