Objectives of this session: UCC Careers Service. Creative job hunting. Your career path... What is Creative Job Hunting?

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1 UCC Careers Service Landing that first job - Creative Job Hunting Strategies Objectives of this session: Define Creative Job Hunting Identify potential employers Identify sources of information on employment Recognize and understand different Job Hunting Strategies Devise a plan of action What is Creative Job Hunting? Lock and Key Theory Creative job hunting Job-hunting is a systematic approach to the search for work Starts with Self / Work Preferences Identify potential employers or sources of information Explore nature of work in related occupations Deciding on the best way of making contact Your career path... Talk to a Careers Adviser/visit the Careers Service Computer-aided Career guidance programs Signpost sheets.. Your degree.. What next? Case study booklets/job descriptions Where next? Exploring your future AGCAS Booklet Advertisements Review C.V s on file Recruitment Agency Recommendation from colleagues, Professional Associations, Contacts Promote from within

2 Employer s Perspective - Who are you? - What contribution can you make to this organisation? - Why are you interested in working for this company? - Is it evident that a link exists between you as a potential candidate and this organisation - Is it worth my while interviewing you? How does the employer short-list from CV s? Works initially from a Job Description Outlines the job content and specific skills, experience and personal attributes required to do the job effectively Employer scans the CV/Covering Letter for a MATCH The closest MATCH is short-listed and called for interview Transferable Skills Skills acquired during any activity in your life that can be applied at a later stage in other situations. You can acquire these skills through all sorts of activities employment, projects, voluntary work, hobbies, sports, almost any area of your life. From the employers perspective once you have acquired a skill you then have the capacity to transfer it into their organisation and develop it further Skill Progression. Therefore, when employers shortlist from CV they are looking for concrete evidence of the skills you have developed that are transferable into their organisation Skill Match Intellectual Skills Interpersonal Skills Management Skills The Graduate - Skills for Success Conceptual Analytical Problem Solving Research Communication Negotiation Facilitation Presentation Team Work Networking Organisational Task Management Time Management I.T. skills The Employers Top Attributes Jobs for Nutritional Science Grads Willingness to learn Drive/Energy Self-motivation Desire to Achieve Team Work Communication Skills (Oral/Written) Adapability Flexibility Co-operation operation Interpersonal Skills Self-management Task-management Problem Solving Ability Dependability Co-operation operation Initiative Laboratory Technician Poldy s Fresh Foods Cork University Hospital, Specsavers Quality Controller/Analytical Cadbury Ireland, Green Isle Foods, Rye valley Foods, Dawn Farms Ltd, Green Isle Foods, Lakelands Dairies Ltd, Keelings Multiples Ltd, Kerry Foods. Non- Food : Amersham Health Products Researcher Procter & Gamble Operations Support Pfizer Quality Assurance Lab Tech. Guinness Brewery Graduate Mgt Programme ramme Campbell Catering, Dairygold Ltd Other Dietician -Oman General Hospital, Consultant -Sureslim Wellness Clinic Student Cardiac Technician -Adelaide Meath Hospital

3 Jobs for Food Technology Grads Laboratory Technician/ MacPhie of Glenbervie,, Lee-Strand Co-Op, Analysts Lakeland Dairies, Pepsi-Cola Quality Control : Analysis/ C&C Ireland, Cadbury Ireland, Murray Team Leader/Tech Support Goldham Foods, Gold Foods, Kerry Group Batchelors Ltd, Enfer Scientific, Kepak Ltd, Microchem Labs, NewMarket Coop Amersham Health Researcher (Prod. Develt) Dairy Gold, Guinness Ireland Ltd Manufacturing / Production Ballycotton Seafoods Ltd, Lakeland Dairies (incl supervisory) Milltown Farm Dairies, Wexford Creameries Irish Yoghurts Food Safety Management Dairygold/ McLaren Foods Plc, Sales & Marketing Carbery Group, Kerry Group Graduate Trainee Newmarket Coop Dunnes Stores, Kingsley Hotel Prof / Scientific & Tech Ballina Beverages, Erin Goods Ltd, Kerry Group Jobs for Food Science Grads Quality Control : Green Isle Foods, Sun Valley Foods, Coca-Cola Cola /Analysis/ Deli Products, Gold Foods, Kerry Group Team Leader/ Food:Microchem Labs, Dunnes Stores, Schering -Plough,Southern Health Board, Tech Support Amersham Health Laboratory Tech. DPRC, Teagasc, Batchelors,, Beamish & Crawford Ferrero Ireland; Microchem Laboratories, Public Analyst s s Laboratory, Schering-Plough Ltd Develop. Scientists Kraft Foods, Germany Research Sci.. / NPD US Flavours and Fragrances, Kerry Group, ADM Manufacturing / Dawn Fresh Foods, Dairygold/CMP, Rye Valley Foods Production Johnson & Johnson Food Safety Mgt Dairygold/ McLaren Foods Plc Sales & Marketing Irish Dairy Board Graduate Trainee Dairygold Co-operative operative Society Ltd, Glanbia (Irl) Dunnes Stores, Smurfits. Jobs for Food Business Grads Sales & Marketing Kerry Foods, Protocol Food Ingredients Ltd Galtee,, IDD, Fastnet Mussels Ltd, An Bord Bia Non Food Eircom Graduate Trainee Kerry Group, Kerry Foods, Lucey Gourmet Meats, Dairygold Ltd, Guinness UDV Ireland, Irish Dairy Board - Dublin & Illinois, Kepak Ltd, Garden Goodness Ltd. Glaxo Smith Kline, EOP at Bord Bia Quality Control Kerry Group Plc, Irish Pride Bakeries, Laboratory Tech. Heineken Ireland Devel.. Scientists Kraft Foods, Germany Manufacturing Carbery Milk Products, Nestle Rowntree Production Johnson & Johnson Clerical Officer Galtee Other Trainee Accountant, Project Manager (Construction) What s out there? Finding out who to contact? Identify related Employers / Organisations Some resources to help with this are: Directories of Graduate Recruiters (e.g.: Prospects) AGCAS Occupational Profiles (400 +) Business directories (e.g.: Kompass Ireland) Lists of Local employers (IDA, Chamber of Commerce) Professional institutions, societies and associations Company Recruitment Material Employers Fairs and Jobs Fairs Recruitment Agencies Internet How to make contact? Use a variety of Job hunting Strategies: Networking Informational interviewing Shadow Work / Voluntary Work Direct Employer Contact Responding to Advertised Positions Explore the Hidden Jobs Market Employment Agencies Networking Most effective job hunting approach Start by contacting people you know well - family, relatives and friends Spread the network out - previous employers, colleagues, lecturers, placement officers, people you know from clubs & societies Join a professional organisation in your field e.g. Alumni / Institute of Food Science & Technology / Society of Dairy Technology Build a network list - ask for names of other people to contact

4 Informational Interviewing What are the current issues and future trends in this sector What are the current recruitment/selection procedures Personal qualifications, skills and abilities required What pathway (further study/work experience) did this person do to secure their present position? Information on earnings, working conditions, advancement and related occupations/employers Always bring your CV and follow-up meetings with a thankyou letter Shadow Work / Voluntary Allows you to experience a particular occupation and work patterns Work with qualified people in your field Develop key job skills and experience Demonstrate a genuine interest in this area to future employers Used as a stepping stone into a sector Networking / Relevant Reference Direct Employer Contact Involves: Developing a list of specific potential employers Planning a strategic approach in applying to each employer There has to be a MATCH between you and the company (transferable skills) Target CV/Application Form and Covering Letter Following up contacts - phone or e Responding to Advertised Positions Job Vacancies are advertised in: Local Newspapers National Newspapers UCC Careers Service Jobs / Graduate Training Programmes Application Procedure involves: Covering Letter/Curriculum Vitae General Application Form Interviews and /or Aptitude Tests Medical / Reference checks Exploring the Hidden Jobs Market 6 out of 10 jobs are not advertised - they arise through the hidden job market. Features of the creative job search include assessing the hidden market, acquiring networking skills and developing an effectivie job search plan. Contact the experts in the field e.g. join the professional bodies Become a volunteer or get work-experience in that area Collect information (careers service), target relevant employers Carry out some networking interviews/shadow work Careers Fairs/Milkround Careers Fairs: Career Workshops Career Talks Employer Fairs/Employer Conferences Milkround Presentations: Occurs between Oct & Jan On campus employer presentations An opportunity to find out about employers An opportunity to find out about employment opportunities/future trends within industry

5 Job Hunting on the Internet Career Surfing - surfing within the net Information about Careers Information about further studies Information about employers Vacancies On-line Recruitment agencies and CV Banks Careers Website: Employment Agencies/ Job Centers Employment Agencies: Advertise local and national positions Work on behalf of the employer (No cost to you) Excellent resource for job leads /occupational info. Job Centers (e.g.: FAS): Advertises vacancies Organizes educational courses Increases your skills (ie. I. T. Skills, communication Skills, team Skills ) Strategies and Action Regularly review Careers News / Notice boards for incoming jobs Respond to Advertised positions Networking many jobs aren t advertised Informational Interviews/Shadow Work Work Experience/Voluntary Work Internships/Graduate Training Programmes Careers Fairs / Milkround Presentations Careers Surfing Surfing the net for Jobs Persist and follow through all job search attempts Create and maintain a good impression during all contacts with employers Maintain a comprehensive record of jobs applied for and follow-up action Continuous enhancement of CV and Interview Techniques CPD vital for career progression Prepare a job search plan by: Setting priorities Action Plan Decide the actions to take step-by-step Settle on a deadline in each case Establish which person or resources you need to access to help you achieve your goal Key Priorities Job Search Action: Occupational Files Target CV Network Interviewing By When: 20th December 2003 Key People/Resources Careers Service/Family Friend Action: On-line Application Forms for Irish and UK Graduate Training Programmes By When: 31st December 2003 Key People/Resources Careers Service

6 Careers Services: Further Resources Information Room Books / UCC Career Publications AGCAS / AGSCI Publications Job Files Video (Interview Techniques / Assessment Centres) Internet Access Good luck with your Job Search Careers Advice Duty Adviser Appointments