CV’s, Job Hunting and Successful Interviewing Techniques William Townsend Special Agent

CV Basics Full Name Personal Profile/Attributes Address and Contact Details Education Qualifications Career History Skills Grid (optional) Background info (hobbies etc)

Things to think about when constructing your CV Cover Letter Personal Attributes/Profile How Many Pages? Smelling and Grammer Gaps in the CV Education and Training Presentation CV authoring companies

Now to find that new opportunity!! Where to look? (Internet job boards, companies web sites, newspapers, industry specific magazines, the job centre, job fairs/industry exhibitions, recruitment companies, networking, direct approaches to companies) Apply efficiently (limit applications, good match of your skills to Job Description and Person Spec, be selective) Tracking Applications (avoid embarassing re-submissions, re-submission if your experience changes, track the feedback you are getting etc)

Dealing with Recruitment Agencies Good Track Record – REC Follow up phone calls Treat applications confidentially Understand your rights Open communications

Interview Preparation Research the company/school/authority Research the industry Research the journey Triple check the details of the interview Go over your cv and the job description Think about common interview questions

So you’ve got to interview! Be Positive Get the basics right Body Language Previous Employment Match your competencies Understand your key selling points Behavioural questions Portfolio Try to be calm but passionate and interested Approach each interview with a fresh outlook Close the interview well