NBHS – preparing for the future Presented by ben walker November 2017

Introduction OVERVIEW QUIZ CV WRITING INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES SOCIAL MEDIA QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSION How presentation will benefit audience: Adult learners are more interested in a subject if they know how or why it is important to them. Presenter’s level of expertise in the subject: Briefly state your credentials in this area, or explain why participants should listen to you.

OVERVIEW SCHOOL IS OVER – IT’S THE REAL WORLD! IT’S ALL ABOUT FIRST IMPRESSIONS YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE LOOKING – but your enthusiasm will be infectious EVERYBODY HAS THE SAME CHANCE at the outset APPROACH EACH MEETING INDIVIDUALLY DO YOUR research - into companies and people you are meeting BE INTERESTED – SULLEN TEENAGERS ARE NOT OF INTEREST Don’t OVERDRESS, DON’T UNDERDRESS. Smarter is safer ASK QUESTIONS Lesson descriptions should be brief.

QUIZ TIME! What is the most important trait that interviewers look for?: Relevant experience Knowledge of the company/job Exact skill match What is key when writing a CV?: Your ability to show relevant experience The length of it The content and layout How long does it take a recruiter to hire the average employee?: 14 days 35 days 52 days What does HR stand for?: Helpful Research Human Resources Hiring Resolve What trait is deemed most important in meetings?: Body language Firm handshake Eye contact What should you avoid in a meeting?: Personal examples Swearing Jokes What is the best social media site for job networking?: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn What is the best route for job searching?: Job boards – S1 jobs, REED, Monster Newspapers (local, regional, national) Personal network

CV’S, COVER LETTERS & APPLICATION FORMS CLEAR, CONCISE AND FACTUAL GET IT CHECKED FOR MISTAKES KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND WHEN YOU DID IT! DON’T WAFFLE – AND MAKE SURE THE DATES ARE CORRECT ADD RELEVANT EXTRA-CURRICULAR, LEADERSHIP, SPORTING, MUSICAL OR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT YOU HAVE UNDERTAKEN DON’T EXAGGERATE OR LIE Example objectives At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Save files to the team Web server. Move files to different locations on the team Web server. Share files on the team Web server.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES BE CONFIDENT FIRM HANDSHAKE – DON’T BREAK THEIR FINGERS EYE CONTACT SPEAK CLEARLY KNOW AND USE THEIR NAMES LISTEN TO THE QUESTIONS ANSWER THE QUESTIONS (NOT YOUR VERSION OF THEM) DO NOT WAFFLE IF UNSURE WHAT THEY MEAN, ASK THEM TO REPEAT IT CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN THEM WHAT THEY WANTED TO HEAR HAVE QUESTIONS READY TO ASK DON’T READ OFF YOUR CV BRING WRITTEN NOTES OR RESEARCH BUT USE ONLY AS A PROMPT DRESS APPROPRIATELY – BUILDER/TEACHER/LAWYER/DRIVER/NURSE/RETAil

Social media USE IT POSITIVELY BE VERY CAREFUL WHO YOU ARE ‘CONNECTED’ WITH EVERYTHING YOU POST CAN BE FOUND THE INTERNET HAS A VERY LONG MEMORY INTERVIEWERS WILL CHECK YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA HISTORY – SOME MORE THAN OTHERS Check theirs – find out their interests REMEMBER WHAT IS LEGAL AND WHAT IS NOT v v

CONCLUSION (AND QUESTIONS) Research companies and people before you meet them Check over all written materials Be confident, honest and communicate clearly Success is what you make of yourself – pizzas, ambulances and the BBC Do what you enjoy – you’re a long time working