HOW TO GET THE JOBYOU WANT Presented by Hays Procurement May 2014
ABOUT US JIM FOWLER BUSINESS DIRECTOR • 20 years recruitment experience with Hays (Last 10 years within Procurement & Supply Chain) • Appointments made across a range of levels from entry through to Director • Successful placements made across a broad spectrum of sectors including FMCG, Defence, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Local Authorities and NHS KATE LANGHAM CONSULTANT • 2 years recruitment experience within Procurement & Supply Chain • 1 year in the European Markets, Germany, Switzerland, Benelux before the latest experience with Hays focusing on the central London market • Clients placed with in London include; BT, Siemens, Greater Anglia, JLL, Whirlpool, WPP
AGENDA • Getting started • CV writing • Interview • How to use social media when job searching • Q&A – Presentation related and other recruitment focused questions
GETTING STARTED Prepare beforehand; • Why do I want a new job? • What do I want from my next job? • What do I actually want to do? • Understand your financial worth – the market has changed (Hays have a salary guide 2013) • Practical considerations such as location • Not every job is the right job!
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A CV?
THE PURPOSE OF YOUR CV IS TO SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO GAIN AN INTERVIEW This is your opportunity to ‘sell yourself’ and make the employer see you as a well qualified, professional, concise and thoughtful individual who is taking your career seriously.
CV WRITING How do you put a CV together? Common questions we face: • What structure / order should my CV have? • How long should it be? • Where should education/qualifications be written? • How much detail on experience is needed? • Should I put date of birth / marital status / dependents? • How much focus should I give to my achievements? • Should I provide a synopsis of my employers? • How much detail should I give on reasons for leaving? • What is a good personal profile? • Should I give detail of hobbies / interests?
DOs • DO keep personal data short and sweet, and don’t space it out too much • DO include your academic and professional qualifications and which stage you’re at – if you have first time passes explicitly say so, it will help separate you from the competition • DO put your current role first and bullet point your duties and achievements clearly, no lengthy paragraphs • DO include spend & savings figures • DO explain any gaps – people assume the worst • DO send a covering letter and draw attention to the reasons you feel you are a strong candidate • BUZZ WORDS – Hays Google Enhanced search
DONTs • DON’T mention marital status or dependents, people can use it to discriminate • DON’T write date of birth on the CV • DON’T list hundreds of duties and responsibilities – use headings and bullet points. Your CV will be assessed on how well you are communicating information about yourself - get the message across in a succinct and precise manner • DON’T include a picture • DON’T write in capitals – it makes the reader feel like they’re being shouted at! • DON’T write in a too large or too small font, 10 -12 is perfect
CV KILLERS • Different fonts, colours and clip art • Spellin an grammer mistukes • You can’t claim attention to detail if there is even one mistake on your CV • Poor reasons for leaving • Gaps on CV – employers will consider the worst • Pictures – there is no need
TAILOR YOUR CV • Once the basic template is in place, target your CV to specific jobs • What qualities have been specified in the job spec? • Does your CV clearly highlight these requirements? • Research the company and industry – Internet, and use your recruitment consultant to gain inside knowledge.
POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA BETTER PROFILE BETTER PROSPECTS The value of a positive social media presence in career planning LINK TO YOUTUBE VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYedZth9ArM
THE WORLD IS WATCHING More than a billion people use social media and the number is growing every day. From Facebook to Twitter, Linkedin to Googleplus, Pinterest to instragram, social networks are transforming the way we communicate, interact and present ourselves to the world. Such openness offers strong career development opportunities. But as ever, the possibilities are tempered by some pitfalls
BE PROFESSIONAL WHERE IT MATTERS Social media’s a fast moving and fluid Facebook world with new sites and channels More than a billion people are now on emerging all the time. However, there is facebook and if used properly it can be no denying some are particularly a valuable part of your professional life helpful in career planning. You can get a better feel for company’s culture and working life by looking at Linkedin the company’s facebook page. Just keep an eye on your privacy settings The world’s number one business and remember how easy it is to search network is an invaluable resource; an up-to-date profile, far reaching network and clear interest in your industry will Twitter boost your appeal in a recruiter’s eyes Twitter is a powerful way to extend Help them find you with a detailed well your network and get upto the second written profile including industry insights from the people and specific keywords companies you follow. However, be sure to keep your own output professional and respectful
MAKE THE RIGHT SOCIAL STATEMENT Without a strong online presence, it’s much harder to promote 90% Of hiring yourself, connect with your peers and you could miss out on your ideal job as it’s an essential way to enhance your reputation professionals view social media network profiles as part of their Social network profiles are an screening process easy and insightful way to find, engage and assess new talent What would they see if they go searching for you?
BUILDING A POSITIVE ONLINE PROFILE Be Smart Be Careful • Use social media as a showcase for • Think about what you share and where your expertise and achievements • Consider creating separate personal • Be social:connect with companies, and professional accounts recruiters and industry leaders • Make sure your online and offline cv • Look the part: Choose a recent and match professional profile photo • If you can’t always be professional, • Stay up-to-date: Delete any old adjust your security settings accounts or information • Check privacy settings regularly • Add contacts and accomplishments • Know what’s going public in your regularly name
• Multiple connections • Multiple endorsements • Updated profile (picture/ responsibility of role) • Group connections
Boolean Search rules • Title • (procurement OR purchasing OR sourcing OR buyer) • (manager OR director OR supervisor OR lead) • Key Words •(FM OR “facilities management” OR “hard services” OR “soft services” OR waste OR cleaning OR maintenance OR janitorial OR reception OR MME
YOURINTERVIEW
BE PREPARED Research • Visit their company website for more information on the firm • Look committed and find out as much as possible about the firm • Ask your recruitment consultant what the company wants. A good consultant will know! Job Description • Read the job description carefully • Ensure you can discuss all the points on the job description. You may not have all the experience, but they have chosen to meet you for a reason. • Be confident that you are technically qualified to do the job • Have examples from your previous role to demonstrate your ability to do this job.
AT THE INTERVIEW No matter how well-qualified you are for the job, your personality and personal presentation will count greatly at interview. Whatever your confidence levels, you can develop and work on the skills required to make the interview process more bearable. Get Organised • Basic information, who & where? • Paperwork; - CV - Application Form - Notes / Questions - Job Specification - Journey / Travel Your First Impression • Appearance • Firm handshake • Eye contact • Body Language
INTERVIEW DOs • Punctual • Professional • Know your CV – be clear on dates and order of jobs before you go in • Take time over answers • Justify career moves / decisions • Have examples prepared • Plan questions to ask
INTERVIEW DONTs • DO NOT Arrive empty handed • DO NOT Bad mouth ex employers • DO NOT Cover weakness by blaming others • DO NOT Be vague • DO NOT Be first to mention money • DO NOT Be too opinionated or show lack of morals
CHANGING TIMES….. HOW INTERVIEWS ARE CHANGING OLD STYLE QUESTIONS: Q: Tell me about yourself? Q: What are your strengths? Q: What are your greatest weaknesses?
THE NEW WORLD! CBI – COMPENTENCY BASED INTERVIEW • What is a Competency Based Interview? “Competencies are defined as behavioural traits combined with technical knowledge and skills that will serve as indicators of success in specific jobs or positions.” • Why are they used? • What is assessed at the competency based interview? - Skill - Knowledge - Competency
CBI HOW TO ANSWER Situation Task Action Results
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