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

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

3. 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

4. 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)

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

6. 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

7. 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