Belvedere College SJ Structure of session Introductions Job hunting Where should I start looking What are employers looking for Top ten global Career skills How to create a winning CV and cover letter ID: 631399
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CV & Interview preparationBelvedere College SJSlide2
Structure of sessionIntroductions
Job hunting - Where should I start looking?
What are employers looking for? Top ten global Career skills
How to create a winning CV and cover letter.
CV preparation
First impressions
The Interview
STAR technique for effective responses
Role play - STAR technique practise
Q&ASlide3
How do people find jobs?Slide4
How people find jobs
(From HSE 2010
)Slide5
What skills do employers value most?Slide6
What are the top 10 skills employers want?
Speaking
Team Membership
Business Awareness
Problem Solving
Initiative
Achievement Motivation - Drive
Written Communication
Planning
Adaptability
Time ManagementSlide7
Where to start?
Cover letter
CVSlide8
Cover Letter
Address “Dear Sir/Madam”
Brief & concise
Make key points clearly:
What YOU want
Why you are suitable
Use key terms from the job description
Refer to attached c.v.
Spelling / grammar errors unforgiveable.
Check, check and double check!Slide9
C.V. – The ContentPersonal Profile
Education & Qualifications
Work History
Interests
Ach
ie
vements
ReferencesSlide10
Curriculum Vitae
This is their first experience of YOU
It is your first opportunity to differentiate yourself
Spelling & grammar – get it right!
Use easy to read layout & format
Avoid long-winded paragraphsSlide11
Tailor your CVA chronological CV highlights your work history, and is probably the most common of all CV formats. This CV is mainly used when you have no major time gaps in your work history and have few employment changes.
New college graduates will often have very little relevant work experience to highlight in their CV. Focus on this type of CV should be given to relevant college placements and technical skills acquired during the course of your qualification.
Jobseekers at senior level will often have a number of years’ experience behind them, so it may not be possible to describe in detail each position held. CVs for senior candidates will outline key achievements as the main content, and then describe the day-to-day activities of positions held in chronological format.
http://www.collinsmcnicholas.ie/jobseekers/cvs/cv-templates/Slide12Slide13Slide14
Interview Purpose
Business meeting with
both parties having an agenda.
Two-way conversation - both parties are
evaluating each other.Slide15
Interview Purpose…..
Suitability for Job
Personality
Trustworthy
Confident
Information from CV
Character
Opinion
Responsible
Reliable
AppearanceSlide16
Interview Preparation
Believe in yourself
Confidence
Do your homework
Make a good first impression
Body Language
Sounding Positive
The Interview is a 2 way process
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At the Interview – Deportment / Appearance
Eye contact
!
Smile
Confident handshake
Be presentable and neat. Neutral is good.
Flashy can distract from YOU.
If wearing a tie, close top button
Be confident, but not arrogant
.
Relax and try to be yourself.Slide18
Types of Interview
One to One Interview
Panel Interview
Telephone Interview
Group Interview
Video Interview
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Interview Stages
Welcome Stage
The Acquiring Information Stage
Supplying of Information Stage
Parting/Closure StageSlide20
Types of Interview Format
Competency Based Interview
(Probing for information to understand candidate – Career skills)
Chronological Interview
(Takes lead from CV/Application Form)
Case Study Interview
(Present case study, what action to take,/work out solution)
Technical Interview
(Questions about technical work; final year projects/research etc)Slide21
What types of questions are asked at interviews?
Introductory Questions
Tell me about yourself ? Why do you want this job?
Why you left your last job? What is your understanding…?
Qualifications Situation – Scenario
Previous Experience Why should we hire you?
Skills / Strengths Weaknesses
Hobbies / Interests Future plans
References Do you have any questions?
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Interview Questions
Categories
Self
Education/Training
Work
The Job
All emphasis your Skills (Personal, Practical)
Knowledge, Experience & Personal TraitsSlide23
The InterviewDon’t let your c.v. do the work – introduce all the positives again
You will have prepared clear, informative answers to the questions you are likely to be asked.
Each answer is an opportunity to tell the interviewer something YOU want to say
‘Yes’ & ‘no’ are generally not adequate answers.Slide24
CV & Interview Preparation
Group Exercise
Think Like an Employer
What Skills are Required?
Legal secretary
Shop manager
Bank employee
TeacherSlide25
The Star Approach
Often interview questions tend to start with a variation of,
"Tell me about a time when…"
This may sound simple but, in the heat of the interview, it's easy to give an unstructured answer, miss out key details, or let the story peter to a halt.
One way of avoiding this is by using the Star acronym to structure your responseSlide26
Situation The interviewer wants you to present a recent challenge and situation in which you found yourself.
T
ask
What did you have to achieve? The interviewer will be looking to see what you were trying to achieve from the situation.
A
ction
What did you do? The interviewer will be looking for information on what you did, why you did it and what the alternatives were.
R
esult
What was the outcome of your actions? What did you achieve through your actions and did you meet your objectives? What did you learn from this experience and have you used this learning since?Slide27
Star Interview technique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOKQGzNQfdU&feature=youtu.beSlide28
At the EndYou should have a couple of well thought out questions.Thank the interviewer for the opportunity
State again how much you want to get the role
Stand up, head up, smile, firm handshake.Slide29
CV & Interview Preparation
Useful Websites
www.irishjobs.ie
www.recruitireland.ie
www.monster.ie
www.worky.ie
www.bestjobs.ie
www.loadzajobs.ie
www.employireland.ie
www.gumtree.ie
www.jobs.ie
www.munsterjobs.ie
www.computerjobs.ie
www.fas.ie
Networking websites;
www.linkedin.com
www.facebook.com
www.myspace.com