Paul McClatchie, Manager

CV, Interview Advice & Your Next Role

CV - Initial thoughts

• Give yourself the best possible chance of being successful.

• Most Cvs are a First Draft

• If a company or recruiter does not understand your cv or does not like the layout – it makes it very easy to disqualify you from the process.

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CV FormatCONTACT DETAILS

PROFILE

EDUCATION & TRAINING

CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS

OTHER SKILLS & INTEREST

CAREER OBJECTIVE

REFERENCESX

Our approach to transition

Your CV

VISUALSIZE MATTERS

< 1000 WORDS

FONT

WHITE SPACE/ MARGINS

Content

Biographical

Key Words

Complexity

What does an employer want to see

Begin with the end in mind

Can someone out side your industry understand your cv

Evidence & Credibility ● Managed a team of 6 people

● Organised budgets and targets for the group

● Recruited and interviewed staff

● Motivated and built morale

● Responsive to customer queries and issues

Evidence & Credibility ● Managed a team of 6 people- they hated my guts

● Organised budgets and targets for the group- never got one number correct

● Recruited and interviewed staff - the main reason people did not join

● Motivated and built morale- told awful jokes that no one liked

● Responsive to customer queries and issues- Sent all calls to voicemail

What’s the difference between what you did and the guy who got fired?

Be careful of what you write!“I am about to enrol on a Business Degree. I feel that this qualification will prove detrimental to me for future success.”

Hobbies: “enjoy cooking Chinese and Italians”

“I received a plague for Salesman of the year 2006”

Finding a Job

Where have all the jobs gone?

JOBS HERE

There are only 4 ways to find a job

• Direct applications to companies

• Advertisements – online / offline

• Recruitment Consultants / Headhunters

• Using Your Network

Companies …

DEAR SIR/ MADAM

Publications & Useful Websites

THE INTERNET

What Recruiters/Employers may discriminate on:

• Unclear visa status

• Same job for 20 years

• Out of work for 12 months plus

• Cv sent into the company multiple times

• “Chip” on the shoulder

Networking

The Interview

Do Not's

1. First Impression – Eye Contact

Eye contact

2. First Impression – Dress Sense

Maximising your impact at interview

• Can you do the Job

• Do you want the Job

• Do we like you

Research

• Google.com and Google.ie. Bing, yahoo

• Google News

• Bodies / institutions

• CSO/ ESRI

• People who work there

…lastly their website.

Types of Interview / Assessment

Biographical Interview

Competency based Interview

Other: Panel/ Stress

Psychometric Tests

Assessment Centres

STAR

S ituation T ask A ction R esult

In summary: Prepare PreparePrepare

ACTIONS

Prepare a world class cv which is targeted

Understand how to interview well and prepare prepare prepare

Know your value to an organisation

Follow up – show determination

Start networking

Improve your personal awareness

Improve your skills, knowledge and research ability

Do some charity/ community work

Enjoy yourself!

Being The Best You Can Be

Lisa Holt – Managing Director

You have the job - now you have to shine from Day 1

• Listen intently in every single discussion & meeting• Ask questions but choose your moment• Make a mistake but don’t make the same one twice • Be accountable and apologise if necessary • Don’t surprise your boss – be direct and honest

The Basics - must haves to prove yourself:

• Be on time every day for at least the first year

• Look the part every day

• If you are sick- ring your boss don’t text produce a cert

• Work exceptionally hard and show your talent

• Don’t depend on email – pick up the phone

What you will be recognised for:

• Being a team player and motivating those around

• Setting deadlines and keeping them

• Staying calm in the face of adversity and stress

• Saying yes to a task which scares you

• Saying no when you cannot deliver but offering another solution

What you want to avoid being remembered for

• Blaming others when things go wrong

• Not delivering on your promises

• Losing the cool and not playing fair

• Being a company gossip

• Not helping others out when they need you

Personal skills acquisition:

• Have a mentor outside the office you can talk to

• If there is an area of weakness you know that you need to focus on, seek help within and outside the company to upskill

• Practice presentation skills

• Work outside your comfort zone at least 10%

• Attend every single training & networking opportunity you can

What you need to know: if you don’t, ask!• What is expected of you?

• How are you doing?• Whats good?• Whats not?• What could be better? • Ask for the specific feedback

• What you need to do next?

4 Reasons the best people stay and thrive in a Co.

1. Live – quality of life

2. Affiliation – belonging

3. Learning – growing and developing

4. Legacy – their role has meaning, making their mark

& FinallyGive it your all every day to be the best you can be:– life is very short and work is a huge part of life. We

spend over one third of our time in work so make it the best time, and be an excellent team player with high standards of excellence and you will reap the rewards 1000 times over.