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Its not rocket science

Its not rocket science. But most people find it difficult to do. How can I improve my CV / applications?. Present to an employer The evidence he/she needs To think well of you And invite you for interview. Intellectual credentials The extent and depth of your experience

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Its not rocket science

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  1. Its not rocket science But most people find it difficult to do

  2. How can I improve my CV / applications? • Present to an employer • The evidence he/she needs • To think well of you • And invite you for interview

  3. Intellectual credentials The extent and depth of your experience Your readiness for the role Your Human qualities Education Work Skills or competencies Interests and other Activities Evidence

  4. Personal History • Recall • Interpret • Edit • Present

  5. CVs that seem to work best • Are attractively designed • Are short • Use clear and simple English • Present a comprehensible narrative of progression

  6. Things to include / exclude?

  7. Application forms / systems • Large organisations • Specific programmes • Strategic needs • High competition

  8. Organisation needs • Attract talented applicants • Identify right talent • Speed process • Comply legal / social requirements • Beat competition • Control cost

  9. Sifting the applicants • Selection criteria • Competence framework • Hard / Soft evidence • Detailed scrutiny • Exact comparison

  10. Improving your chances • Research the organisation • Research the role • Analyse your skills • Collect the evidence

  11. Evidence • What you did • How you did it • What you learned

  12. The form • Read the questions • Answer the questions (multi-part q’s) • Write your answers ‘off form’ • Read your answers • Redraft your answers. Clarify, simplify, precis, correct • Fill in your answers • Re-read - send

  13. Interviews • An Achievement • An Opportunity • A Threat • Exultation - Excitement - Apprehension - Nerves - Fear • Plan to succeed

  14. Your tools for Success - You • Dress and Grooming • Voice Gesture Posture • Behaviour - Manner • Your answers to their questions • Minimising risks / Playing percentages

  15. Their Questions • Are you as good as you claimed in your CV? • Are you able to do this job? • What motivates you? • Will you fit in with our company systems, values, culture?

  16. Some Predictable Questions

  17. How do you get better at Interviews? • Role play in company training programmes. • The Virtual Job Interview www.careers.lon.ac.uk/advice/vi0000.htm • Seek interview feedback when possible

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