1. The inside track!

2. Who are we? Office Response Ltd started trading from it’s Bristol Head Office in September 1999. Office Response is owned and privately financed by its Directors, Iain McGregor and Martin Blain. Iain and Martin have a number of other business interests and have been working together since 1993. Our customers are mainly based in the United Kingdom with a smaller number of clients located throughout the world. We operate from offices in central Bristol. We employ around 150 full and part time staff. Our staff members are divided into teams specialising in working for the particular needs of our clients.

3. Apprenticeships 6 months in a work place environment £95 pw as you learn NVQ Level 2 Day release to college On site assessment Introduction to work Excellent opportunity for full time employment.

4. Prepare! CV Spell check, spell check, and spell check. Then sense check, then spell check. Voicemail What is funny to you and your mates, is not amusing to a busy recruiter. Keep it professional, clear and simple. Email See Voicemail. What do you want to know? About the company, working practices, advancement, economic outlook…….

5. The interview! Do not ………………………………… Turn up late Have the company telephone number with you. Turn up early This can be as inconvenient to the host as turning up late. Do……………………………………….. Dress smartly Ask questions

6. Competencies What are they? Competencies are questions about situations you have been in, and what your experience of it was. How are they used? They are used to assess your abilities and experience against what you can be expected to deal with in the job. In other words, they are looking for a good fit. How can I prepare? Think about your life experience to date in terms of what has been useful.

7. Do the research! A 5 second Google can get you a 5 year job. Learn at least 3 things about the company.

8. Have Questions! Most interviews allow time for this, use it! Do not ask about benefits or perks, you are applying for a job not a holiday. Ask about opportunities. for advancement. Ask about the companies plans. ??????????????????????????????????

9. Ask for the job! Its why you’re there