Aivis Brodins CV-Online Latvia 09/04/2014 How to be successful in the nowadays labour market
How to be successful in the labour market
May 24, 2015
Presentation on how to be successful in the nowadays challenging labour market. It was presented for students of Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (9th of April, 2014).
Author: Aivis Brodins, business manager of CV-Online Latvia
Author: Aivis Brodins, business manager of CV-Online Latvia
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Aivis BrodinsCV-Online Latvia
09/04/2014
How to be successful in the nowadays labour
market
What is CV-Online
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The first job portal in the Baltic states
The leading online recruitment company in Latvia
Top of mind brand awareness
Part of Alma Media and global online recruitment leader Monster.com
The largest number of qualified jobs in Latvia
The widest presence of the most attractive employers
The most powerful tools for job search
Professional team
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The most demanded skills
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Expertise in professional field
Foreign languages
Communication skills
Digital skills
Stress resistance
Self-organization
LeadershipSales and customer service skillsFlexibility
Result and target orientation
Demand vs Supply
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Finance / Accounting
Administrative work / Assisting
Banking / Insurance
Management
State and municipal administration
Transport / Logistics
Law
HR
Construction / Real estate
IT
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10%
TOP 10 the most searched job categories
www.cv.lv data, 2014 Q1
Sales / Customer service
IT
State and municipal administration
Administrative work / Assisting
Management
Finance / Accounting
Banking / Insurance
Transport / Logistics
Hotels / Tourism / Catering
Production
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
TOP 10 the most de-manded job categories
Job search channels
6
Job portals
Personal contacts
Corporate website
Labour exchange
Social media
Ad boards
Educational institutions
Recruitment agencies
Press
Other
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25%
20%
16%
15%
10%
10%
9%
8%
7%
3%
2%
CV-Online survey, January 2014
Analyze the job vacancy and
employer
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Am I suitable to the job requirements?
Can I do the job responsibilities?
What is the employer reputation?
Are the company values acceptable for me?Will the new job be better than the current one?
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Powerful CV
Personal and contact informationAim or CV summaryWork experienceEducation and qualificationsLanguage and digital skillsOther relevant skillsOwn interests, achievements or hobbiesReferences
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CV mistakes
Spelling and grammarWriting lots, but saying nothingNo tailoringHighlighting duties instead of achievementsBreaking the two-page ruleLeaving out informationUsing clichésBeing unclearPoor designIncorrect personal details, photo
12
Cover letter
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“I am the right person for this job. I have unique skills, knowledge and experience that will bring benefits to Your company.”
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Job inteview
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Home workAppearanceMotivation
Self-presentationQuestionsFollow-up letter
What should I do else
Internship and voluntary jobReview ambitions and salary expectationsSell your skillsBe ready to start from the ground and work overtimeBe prepared to learn a lot and quicklyTrust professionalsThink what you do in social media
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Evaluate yourself critically and think as an employer
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I got a job!
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Thanks!Questions?
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