Professionals
This has to be researched carefully and takes time. Think about the skills you have, what you enjoy and if you have anything in particular in mind.
Do you already know what it is you want to do and could this mean retraining or a further period of study and are you in a position to do this?
We use an online Psychometric profile to help you understand your aptitudes and abilities, skills and qualities as a starting point and this includes an online career database for further research.
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The CV you write will very much depend on your stage of employment, if you are considering changing career and who you are writing it for. At this stage your experience will justify a two-page document.
Consider employability skills, the company, their values and competencies and reflect these in your CV, providing relevant evidence from your range of experiences, academic, experience and interests. You will need to tailor your CV to each application.
Use of technology plays an increasingly large part in recruitment and selection so thinking carefully and presenting your skills and qualities that suit the role will lead to authenticity and confidence in your application. Again, research carefully the employer competencies.
As a career professional it may be more relevant for you to present a short summary of experience and consider a skills-based approach to your CV, with each application being tailored specifically to the role and company.
For those returning to work, look at how your sector has changed and consider short courses, e-learning to update skills.
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What can you do at interview to be best prepared?
Interviews will come in many forms. How do you impress over the telephone? How can you prepare for a webcam interview and the increasing use of AI to screen candidates? These differing formats have become increasingly relevant in formal work experience schemes, internships and graduate applications.
When you make it through the screening process to the face to face meeting how can you be prepared enough to enjoy your interview and make this a two-way process? Would you like to discuss key tips or book a mock interview?
Do you understand use of the STAR technique, or how to handle those ‘curve ball’ questions?
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At any stage of your education or career you may want to add and develop skills beyond the job or curriculum on offer to you. These opportunities exist at all stages of your education and career with lots of free online courses available globally (e.g. moocs). So, whether you are a school student interested in developing digital skills, or a new graduate wanting to find out more about coding, or an undergraduate with an interest in marketing consider what is available to you and importantly it will help you stand out from the crowd. This is equally relevant to those returning to work who may want to update skills and if you are considering changing careers.
Alternatives and paid for formal programmes include how to choose the right masters degree, or your route to professional accreditation.
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