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Effective Applications. Finding out about jobsPreparing CVsApplication FormsCover LettersOnline ApplicationsPostgraduate/ Transferring FSUseful sources of information. Finding out about Jobs. GMIT Careers ServiceGMIT Careers Website: ELECTRONIC newsletterJobs sectionNoticeboardGradireland w
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1. GMIT CAREERS SERVICEBRIDIE KILLORANbridie.killoran@gmit.ie
2. Effective Applications Finding out about jobs
Preparing CVs
Application Forms
Cover Letters
Online Applications
Postgraduate/ Transferring FS
Useful sources of information
3. Finding out about Jobs GMIT Careers Service
GMIT Careers Website: ELECTRONIC newsletterJobs section
Noticeboard
Gradireland website and directory
Employer Directories
Careers Fair and Presentations
Newspapers and periodicals
Business reports
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Own contacts
4. GMIT Careers serviceEffective CVs and applicationsBefore Applying Research Yourself
Review experience and career interests
Use online self assessment packages
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.gradireland.com
Research the Company
Company literature, website
Employer directories
Attend presentation
Research Careers
Analyse job descriptions
Prospects Planner/website
5. An effective CV
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can get you an interview but never a job
6. An ineffective CV
has the potential to ensure you never get a job
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The average time a recruiter will spend reviewing a CV before making a decision to short list for interview
8. Therefore
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Employers need to see a clear match between the skills required for the role and the skills that you have if you are to be short listed for interview.
9. What is the purpose of your CV? An outline of your educational and professional history
Your employment sales brochure
Demonstrate a match between your skills and the skills required for the job you are applying for
10. The Killer CV The Golden Rule
No more than 2 pages
Present information in Brief statements
Layout is crucial
Document must be perfect
11. Standard CV Personal Details
Name, Address, Tel No, Email address
Education
Start with most recent
Dates, Name of college, Course Title,Thesis title, Core subjects
Provide details of research projects
Work Experience
Start with most recent or relevant
Highlight responsibilities
Include unpaid work
Interests
Provide evidence
Focus on achievements
12. Standard CVs (cont) Other Skills/Skills Profile
Computing be specific, name packages
Languages what level
Driving Licence
Referees
Normally 2 referees required
One academic, one work
Seek permission in advance
Provide them with details of yourself and job
Many references by telephone
13. Page One of CV Personal Information
Schools /College attended
Qualifications
Subjects----Results
Research work/Project work
Other Qualifications
14. Page two of CV Work experience/Employment Record
Computer Skills
Skills set e.g. Communication skills
Organisational skills etc
Interests and Activities
Achievements
Other Information e.g. Drivers Licence
Referees
15. Sample Personal Information CURRICULUM VITAE of Annmarie Birkett.
annmariebirkett@eircom.net
Mobile No.: (087) 6391797
D.O.B: 01.03.79
12 Pinewood Grove,
Renmore,
Galway,
Ireland.
16. Sample Qualification layout 1997-2001 Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Studies (Marketing) Degree
Result: Honours 2.2
Subjects: Economics, International Marketing, Business Policy, Marketing Policy, Market Research, Enterprise Development and French.
Dissertation: Title The Emergence and Evolution of E-Commerce and E-Business. Focus was placed on providing a more comprehensive understanding of E-Commerce and the progression towards E-Business.
17. Sample Employment Record Sept 01-Jan 02 Churchill Insurance Group
Customer Sales Advisor (Part-Time)
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Telesales selling insurance
Documentation administration compiling, gathering and disseminating information
Customer support dealing with customer queries
Meeting management deadlines and targets
Customer complaint front-line administration
18. Sample Skills Set SKILLS
Communication Good communication skills gained from giving presentations throughout my degree year. Also, as a result of lecturing I am able to communicate a message to a large number of people.
Organisational When undertaking a new project, each team member has to determine their own priorities/targets as well as contributing to the project objectives. My organisational and action planning skills have been enhanced as a result of my experience in the academic and business environment. This has paid dividends with time management.
Project Development I can take a project through the planning stage to full implementation, including monitoring and cost control.
21. Skills furniture designer Good Communication skills
Strong visual awareness
Commercial focus
Understanding of materials
Teamworking ability
Persistence
Knowledge of industrial processes
Understanding of CAD ETC.
22. Manufacturing skills strong technical ability
Practical and logical approach to problem solving
Team working skills
Enjoy challenges-determination to overcome problems
Calm patient manner
Like systems-job through all stages
23. Reasons for Rejection of CV Too much/too little information
Irrelevant Information
Poor presentation
Spelling mistakes
Not targeted to position
No personality or enthusiasm
24. Tips for Emailing CVs Check with company first in case of viruses
Use common software, Microsoft Word.
To retain format of CV, send as attached file
Also include CV in body of email
If cutting and pasting, check font size
Check impact by sending copy to yourself
To be doubly sure, also forward hard copy
25. Online Applications Increasingly popular with large employers
Fast and efficient scan for key words
Preselection - can incorporate personality tests
Self-assessment - match to different jobs
Helpful hints
Download form and practice
Prepare answers, cut and paste
Use buzz words, e.g. name specific packages
Spell check, proofread
Print preview, save regularly
print completed copy and send
Very time-consuming allow plenty of time
Practice with Select Simulator
26. Cover Letters Generally typed
Length is important - 1 page
Send to the right person
Letter supports CV
Highlight skills and experience
Structure it well
Introduce yourself, specify vacancy
Why are you interested in the company/job?
Why should they consider you? (relevant skills)
What next? availability for interview
28. Helpful Hints - Application Forms Photocopy form - experiment with copy
Read complete form before writing
Follow instructions: black ink, capitals
Answer all questions
Use space sensibly
Draft answers to open questions
Use simple words, short sentences
Check appearance - first impressions count
Check spellings and grammar
Copy completed form
29. Open-ended Questions Questions about yourself
Describe yourself
Strengths and weakness
Describe key events in your life
Questions about job/career
What skills, experiences do you bring?
Why are you suited to a career in
What other careers are you considering?
Questions about the future
Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years time?
30. Postgraduate Study A post-grad can be useful in the following ways:
Gives a specialism to an otherwise broad degree e.g. BA, B.BS, B.Comm, .B.Sc
Obtain a greater amount of expertise in a specific area e.g. Strategic Mgmt, Biotechnology
Convert a degree into another area e.g. H.Dip in Ed. converts any of the above degrees into a teaching qualification.
In general a post-grad qualification makes the graduate more marketable. There are three types of post-grads:
Mode A Masters by Research and Thesis
Mode B Taught Masters
Mode C Graduate Diploma or Higher Diploma
31. Postgraduate Study Mode A: Research & Thesis
Generally this takes a minimum of two years and can extend up to five. The student needs to choose a topic, select the most suitable institute to pursue it in, obtain a place, and meet with appointed tutors who are there to assist and monitor the candidate. It takes a great deal of discipline to complete the masters within the two years.
Mode B: Taught Masters
This usually takes one year full-time or its part-time equivalent (usually two years). It consists of course work and a dissertation.
Graduate Diploma:
The normal duration of a Graduate or Higher Diploma is one year full-time or its part-time equivalent (usually two years).
Closing Dates:
If you are considering a post-grad then contact the relevant college immediately or look up the courses available on the college website. Be very careful re. closing dates. Some are as early as March while others are not until June.
32. Postgraduate Options Conversions:- Grad Dips/Higher Dips
Journalism/communications
Teaching
Computing/IT
Legal Studies
Psychology
Business
HR / PR
etc
35. Further studies ireland
36. Useful Websites www.craftscouncil-of-ireland.ie
www.artscouncil.org.uk
www.artscouncil-ni.org
www.csd.org.uk
www.design-council.org.uk
www.businesslink.gov.uk
www.creativexport.co.uk/home/
www.designdirectory.org/
37. Useful Resources www.gmit.ie/information/careers_advisory
www.gradireland.com
www.careers4graduates.org
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.doctorjob.com
www.jobweb.com
www.monster.com/virtualinterview
www.selectsimulator.com - online applications
www.shlgroup.com - aptitude tests
www.careersworld.com
www.careerdirections.ie
www.geocities.com/lifexplore