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Woj Kwasi provides some useful tips for people who are looking for work.
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HANDY Tipsfor Job Seekers
presented by Woj Kwasi
Woj KWASI
Hello, my name is Wojciech Kwasniewski
15 years workexperience
KWASI STUDIOS Begins
Started in 2011 SEO Web Strategy
1 Employee
KWASI STUDIOS GROWs
Opened Modbury office in Sep 2012
Hired 2 Employees
KWASI STUDIOS Today
Today we have 5 employees
Inbound Marketing & Content Strategy
IDEAS TO HELP YOU When You're
Looking For Work
Don't Just Apply
Ensure that the position you apply for is one that you want
Remember:You'll be spending1/3 of your life at work
ReSearch the Company
Find out who you will be working for/with
The culture
Key personnelSources: companys recent news, blog posts, product launches, plans
Attention to Detail
Read the application carefully
Look out for extra requirements
Short & conciseAttention grabbing
Cover Letter
Simplify Your Resume
Stand out at a glance
Don't just list your skills
Employers are busy
Use Dear Sir/Madam aslast resort
You're dealing with...real people
Personalise
Follow Up
Call/Email
Establish rapport
Make you memorable
Show Extra InteresT
Attend events
Offer to volunteer
Do something unexpected
STand Out From The Crowd
Make a Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3nqN_ADlTM
Make a SlideShow
http://www.slideshare.net/EmilandDC/how-i-landed-a-job-with-slideshare
Use the Web / Social Mediahttp://mashable.com/2011/06/16/creative-resume-designs/
Interview: Ask Great Questions
About the company
About the roleThe most important thing you must do in every interview is to ask great questions.
http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130606153931-15077789-the-1-thing-you-must-do-in-every-job-interview
Example Questions To Ask
1) Who would make the ideal candidate for this position?2) How will the work Ill be doing contribute to the organizations mission?3) What were the best things about the last person who held this position?4) What are three ways I can contribute to the company beyond the job description?5) How can I best contribute to the departments goals?6) How do you see me best contributing to the corporate culture and morale?7) What do you see as the biggest challenges of working here and how can I overcome those challenges?8) What is your vision for where the company or department will be in one year? In 3-5 years?9) How can I best help you and the team succeed?
Looking for work?
Research Personalise Be Curious Stand Out Never Give Up!
Thank You
@WojKwasi
/KwasiStudios
kwasistudios.com
Any questions?
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