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Presentation 12/12/11 Graham Burns, Regional Director, Cpl

Presentation 12/12/11 Graham Burns, Regional Director, Cpl. It’s a Jungle Out There – Or Is It?. Tonight’s Agenda. Introduction Real Jobs in the Midwest Your CV & The Interview Good news Stories Q&A. Introduction. Who I am? What I want to Achieve tonight? Practical Examples.

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Presentation 12/12/11 Graham Burns, Regional Director, Cpl

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  1. Presentation 12/12/11 Graham Burns, Regional Director, Cpl It’s a Jungle Out There – Or Is It?

  2. Tonight’s Agenda • Introduction • Real Jobs in the Midwest • Your CV & The Interview • Good news Stories • Q&A

  3. Introduction • Who I am? • What I want to Achieve tonight? • Practical Examples

  4. Real Jobs In Midwest • Where we have come from…. • First signs of a recovery?? • Today; Start up companies & Expanding Companies

  5. Local Companies growing and setting up…

  6. Your CV & The Interview • Contact Details • Profile • Career & Achievements • Education & Training • Other Skills & Interests • Career Objectives • References

  7. Your CV & The Interview • “I did not have time to write you a short letter so I wrote you a long one” • Most Cvs are a First Draft • If a recruiter does not understand your Cv or does not like the layout – its your fault • 92%

  8. Your CV & The Interview Biographical What does an employer want to see Key Words Begin with the end in mind Complexity Can someone out side your industry understand your CV

  9. Your CV & The Interview • Managed a team of 6 people • Organised budgets and targets for the group • Recruited and interviewed staff • Motivated and built morale • Responsive to customer queries and issues

  10. Your CV & The Interview

  11. Your CV & The Interview Success always comes when preparation meet opportunity

  12. Your CV & The Interview First Impression – Eye Contact

  13. Your CV & The Interview First Impression – Dress Sense

  14. Your CV & The Interview First Impression - Smile…

  15. Your CV & The Interview Maximising your impact at interview • Can you do the Job? • Do you want the Job? • Do we like you?

  16. The STAR Situation Task Action Result

  17. Good News Story 1 • Previous Position: Self Employed (Dog Grooming Business) • Job Obtained: Car Park Administrator (Dublin Airport Authority, DAA). • How? Accepted a short term Administration role, which led to the above. • Transferable Skills: Interpersonal, Up-to-date PC Skills, Interview preparation including a thorough understanding of role.

  18. Good News Story 2 • Previous Position: Graphic Designer • Job Obtained: European Sales Executive (ZAGG) • How? Industry Sector. • Transferable Skills: Interpersonal, passion for this industry, willingness to travel. Product Knowledge.

  19. Good News Story 3 • Previous Position: Production Controller • Job Obtained: PA to General Manager (Vistakon) • How? Again accepted a temporary Administration Assignment which led to the above role • Transferable Skills: Interpersonal, Confidence, Excellent PC Skills, Interview Preparation, References

  20. Good News Story 4 • Previous Position: Tour Manager (Travel Company) • Job Obtained: Associate Client Services Representative (Glass Lewis) • How? Personal interest in the Financial Sector • Transferable Skills: General Knowledge of the Financial Services Sector, Excellent PC Skills, Thorough Understanding of Position, Interview Preparation.

  21. Finally…if you believe… 1 %’s

  22. Local Companies growing and setting up…

  23. Contact Details Name: Graham Burns Title: Director Cpl Email: graham.burns@cpl.ie Ph: 061 - 208655 Website: www.cpljobs.com

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