Peter Cosgrove April 2012 #CplNJR
Oct 19, 2014
Peter CosgroveApril 2012
#CplNJR
Housekeeping
Agenda
INTRODUCTION
YOUR CV
WHERE ARE ALL THE JOBS
THE INTERVIEW / ASSESSMENT
YOUR PERSONAL BRAND
DEALING WITH UNEMPLOYMENT
Q & A
1 %’s
It can often be the small things that make the big difference, so improving
that 1% in certain areas can differentiate you from the competition
Your CV
30 seconds to an impression
Your Advert
Your cv is your advert, in the current market you may only get 30 seconds from an employer so like an advert
make every word count
Our approach to transition
Your CV
CV – initial thoughts
“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
89%
CV Format
CONTACT DETAILS
PROFILE
CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS
EDUCATION & TRAINING
OTHER SKILLS & INTEREST
CAREER OBJECTIVE
REFERENCESX
Visual
SIZE MATTERS
< 1000 WORDS
FONT
WHITE SPACE/ MARGINS
No photo – it adds to the size of the file.
In terms of length – under 1000 words
Content
Biographical
Key Words
Complexity
What does an employer want to see
Begin with the end in mind
Can someone out side your industry understand your cv
Evidence & Credibility
● 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
Evidence & Credibility
● Managed a team of 6 people- they hated my guts
● Organised budgets and targets for the group- never got one number correct
● Recruited and interviewed staff - the main reason people did not join
● Motivated and built morale- told awful jokes that no one liked
● Responsive to customer queries and issues- Sent all calls to voicemail
What’s the difference between what you did and the guy who got fired?
The most critical point around cvs. It is what you did well not what you did that an employer cares
about.
Why even after reading you may have spelling ‘msiteaks’
Arocdnicg to rsceearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer are in the rghit pcale. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit pobelrm. Tihs is buseace the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.
Language
Organized / Color
Your vs You’re
Led vs Lead
Accept vs except
…also be careful of jargon
Be careful of what you write!
“I am about to enrol on a Business Degree. I feel that this qualification will prove detrimental to me for future success.”
Hobbies: “enjoy cooking Chinese and Italians”
“I received a plague for Salesman of the year 2006”
Ask this question after reading every bullet point in your cv. Does the
employer get anything from this bullet point, does it say what you did or what
you did well?
Finding a Job
Where have all the jobs gone?
JOBS HERE
There are only 4 ways to find a job
Direct applications to companies
Advertisements – online / offline
Recruitment Consultants / Headhunters
Using Your Network
Companies …
DEAR SIR
/ MADAM
If you do not apply to a person – you cannot
follow up – never apply saying “Dear Sir / Madam
Publications & Useful Websites
THE INTERNET
How do get the most out of a Recruitment Agencies
Where are recruitment agencies they listed
Website: www.nrf.ie
Objectives of a recruitment agency
Win business from clients either exclusively or as one of a number of suppliers
Source and interview relevant candidates
Manage the interview offer and contract process
Reject the other candidates
Act as a career counsellorX
What recruiters/ employers may discriminate on
• Unclear visa status
• Same job for 20 years
• Out of work for 12 months plus
• Cv sent into the company multiple times
• “chip” on the shoulder
Value of an agency
Access to clients/ jobs and post- interview feedback
Feedback on you and your cv
Market knowledge and information
Someone working for you!
Recruitment Consultants
They never return my calls or emails
Their jobs are not even live
They just want to put me into a box
Recruitment Consultants – what can you do
Identify the recruiters you believe can help you
Provide a professional perception of yourself
Listen to their advice
Ask for feedback
Be professional (again)
Please note……
An agency only makes money when they put the right candidate in front of a client
If this is not you….why not?
It is in the interest of a recruitment consultant to put the right person in the right job – this is how they get paid. If you are not that person and you think
you should have been, you have either not got that point across to that
recruiter or have not left as positive an impression as you thought you had
What recruiters like to see/ hear
• I am interviewing elsewhere
• I have seen three of your competitors this week all who have been positive about opportunities for me
• I am currently using my free time to learn/ develop ....
• Preparation – a pre-interview
• Positivity – its catching!
How Companies Search and how candidates look
1. From Within
2. Using Proof
3. Close Colleagues
4. Trusted Agencies
5. Adverts
6. Cvs on file
Networking
The interview
Prepare
“Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity”
Interviews are all about preparation however most people do not prepare for more than 5 or 10 minutes
Do Not's
1. First Impression – Eye Contact
Eye contact
2. First Impression – Dress Sense
3. First Impression - Handshake
4. First Impression - Smile…
Maximising your impact at interview
Can you do the Job
Do you want the Job
Do we like you
Research
Google.com and Google.ie. Bing, yahoo
Google News
Bodies / institutions
CSO/ ESRI
People who work there
…lastly their website
A companies website is often six months behind – it is not the best place for up to date
information, use other methods
Types of Interview / Assessment
Biographical Interview
Competency based Interview
Other: Panel/ Stress
Psychometric Tests
Assessment Centres
Types of Interview / Assessment
Biographical Interview
Competency based Interview
Other: Panel/ Stress
Psychometric Tests
Assessment Centres
STAR
S ituation T ask A ction R esult
All questions that begin with “give me an example
of a time...” should be structured this way
Types of Interview/ Assessment
Biographical Interview
Competency based Interview
Other: Panel / stress
Psychometric tests
Assessment centres
In summary: Prepare prepareprepare
Your Personal brand
SAFEWhat company brand does this word remind you of?
SAFE
VOLVO
MAGICALWhat company brand does this word remind you of?
MAGICAL
DISNEY
A powerful brand can be summed up easily and
quickly but it takes work – what do people say of your
personal brand?
What do we mean by motivation?
Studies of communication
Body language:
Tone of Voice:
What you say:
55%:
38%
7%
Kids pick up non verbal clues much easier as they spent
the first year of their life almost exclusively looking at these, they know when you are cross with them through what they see not what you
say
Roger Bannister
Was told that if he tried to run a mile in under 4 minutes, he could die, he had to picture it to help him see it and believe
it
OpportunityisnowhereWhat does this say, could it say anything else?
“KNOW THYSELF”
Thinking Creatively
How are jobseekers responding....
How are jobseekers responding creatively....
The Google Job Experiment
Being a Jobseeker
Routine
Treat the week as a work week
Make finding a job a full time job
Meet people – the more people you meet the luckier you will get
Stay positive – however difficult this may be
Know what you can get for free
Re-skilling
Conversion courses
Internships – Job Bridge
Importance of Practical Experience
Making work placements and internships work for job seekers….
www.worklink.ie
Worklink’s primary aim is to support employers maximise the take up and effectiveness of work placement and other employment activation programmes
Supported by
Emigration
Is emigration a good or a bad thing?
700 million people abroad have Irish heritage.
Emigration is being seen as failure – it can be an
incredible opportunity to go to somewhere where there are more jobs. The Irish are
loved abroad
Ernest Shackleton
JOB ADVERTISEMENTMen wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages. Bitter cold. Long months of complete darkness. Constant danger. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success."
Ernest Shackleton
Actions
Prepare a world class cv which is targeted
Understand how to interview well and prepare prepare prepare
Know your value to an organisation
Follow up – show determination
Start networking
Improve your personal awareness
Improve your skills, knowledge and research ability
Do some charity/ community work
Enjoy yourself!
Name: Peter CosgroveTitle: Director – CplPhone: 01 614 6160
Email: [email protected]: @petercosgroveWebsite: www.cpl.ie
Thank you and questions