HOW TO GET THE JOBYOU WANT. Presented by Hays Procurement May 2014

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1 HOW TO GET THE JOBYOU WANT Presented by Hays Procurement May 2014

2 ABOUT US JIM FOWLER BUSINESS DIRECTOR 20 years recruitment experience with Hays (Last 10 years within Procurement & Supply Chain) Appointments made across a range of levels from entry through to Director Successful placements made across a broad spectrum of sectors including FMCG, Defence, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Local Authorities and NHS KATE LANGHAM CONSULTANT 2 years recruitment experience within Procurement & Supply Chain 1 year in the European Markets, Germany, Switzerland, Benelux before the latest experience with Hays focusing on the central London market Clients placed with in London include; BT, Siemens, Greater Anglia, JLL, Whirlpool, WPP

3 AGENDA Getting started CV writing Interview How to use social media when job searching Q&A Presentation related and other recruitment focused questions

4 GETTING STARTED Prepare beforehand; Why do I want a new job? What do I want from my next job? What do I actually want to do? Understand your financial worth the market has changed (Hays have a salary guide 2013) Practical considerations such as location Not every job is the right job!

5 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A CV?

6 THE PURPOSE OF YOUR CV IS TO SHOWCASE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN ORDER TO GAIN AN INTERVIEW This is your opportunity to sell yourself and make the employer see you as a well qualified, professional, concise and thoughtful individual who is taking your career seriously.

7 CV WRITING How do you put a CV together? Common questions we face: What structure / order should my CV have? How long should it be? Where should education/qualifications be written? How much detail on experience is needed? Should I put date of birth / marital status / dependents? How much focus should I give to my achievements? Should I provide a synopsis of my employers? How much detail should I give on reasons for leaving? What is a good personal profile? Should I give detail of hobbies / interests?

8 DOs DO keep personal data short and sweet, and don t space it out too much DO include your academic and professional qualifications and which stage you re at if you have first time passes explicitly say so, it will help separate you from the competition DO put your current role first and bullet point your duties and achievements clearly, no lengthy paragraphs DO include spend & savings figures DO explain any gaps people assume the worst DO send a covering letter and draw attention to the reasons you feel you are a strong candidate BUZZ WORDS Hays Google Enhanced search

9 DONTs DON T mention marital status or dependents, people can use it to discriminate DON T write date of birth on the CV DON T list hundreds of duties and responsibilities use headings and bullet points. Your CV will be assessed on how well you are communicating information about yourself - get the message across in a succinct and precise manner DON T include a picture DON T write in capitals it makes the reader feel like they re being shouted at! DON T write in a too large or too small font, is perfect

10 CV KILLERS Different fonts, colours and clip art Spellin an grammer mistukes You can t claim attention to detail if there is even one mistake on your CV Poor reasons for leaving Gaps on CV employers will consider the worst Pictures there is no need

11 TAILOR YOUR CV Once the basic template is in place, target your CV to specific jobs What qualities have been specified in the job spec? Does your CV clearly highlight these requirements? Research the company and industry Internet, and use your recruitment consultant to gain inside knowledge.

12 POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIABETTER PROFILE BETTER PROSPECTS The value of a positive social media presence in career planning LINK TO YOUTUBE VIDEO

13 THE WORLD IS WATCHING More than a billion people use social media and the number is growing every day. From Facebook to Twitter, Linkedin to Googleplus, Pinterest to instragram, social networks are transforming the way we communicate, interact and present ourselves to the world. Such openness offers strong career development opportunities. But as ever, the possibilities are tempered by some pitfalls

14 BE PROFESSIONAL WHERE IT MATTERS Social media s a fast moving and fluid world with new sites and channels emerging all the time. However, there is no denying some are particularly helpful in career planning. Linkedin The world s number one business network is an invaluable resource; an up-to-date profile, far reaching network and clear interest in your industry will boost your appeal in a recruiter s eyes Help them find you with a detailed well written profile including industry specific keywords Facebook More than a billion people are now on facebook and if used properly it can be a valuable part of your professional life You can get a better feel for company s culture and working life by looking at the company s facebook page. Just keep an eye on your privacy settings and remember how easy it is to search Twitter Twitter is a powerful way to extend your network and get upto the second insights from the people and companies you follow. However, be sure to keep your own output professional and respectful

15 MAKE THE RIGHT SOCIAL STATEMENT Without a strong online presence, it s much harder to promote yourself, connect with your peers and you could miss out on your ideal job as it s an essential way to enhance your reputation Social network profiles are an easy and insightful way to find, engage and assess new talent 90%Of hiring professionals view social media network profiles as part of their screening process What would they see if they go searching for you?

16 BUILDING A POSITIVE ONLINE PROFILE Be Smart Use social media as a showcase for your expertise and achievements Be social:connect with companies, recruiters and industry leaders Look the part: Choose a recent and professional profile photo Stay up-to-date: Delete any old accounts or information Add contacts and accomplishments regularly Be Careful Think about what you share and where Consider creating separate personal and professional accounts Make sure your online and offline cv match If you can t always be professional, adjust your security settings Check privacy settings regularly Know what s going public in your name

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18 Multiple connections Multiple endorsements Updated profile (picture/ responsibility of role) Group connections

19 Boolean Search rules Title (procurement OR purchasing OR sourcing OR buyer) (manager OR director OR supervisor OR lead) Key Words (FM OR facilities management OR hard services OR soft services OR waste OR cleaning OR maintenance OR janitorial OR reception OR MME

20 YOURINTERVIEW

21 BE PREPARED Research Visit their company website for more information on the firm Look committed and find out as much as possible about the firm Ask your recruitment consultant what the company wants. A good consultant will know! Job Description Read the job description carefully Ensure you can discuss all the points on the job description. You may not have all the experience, but they have chosen to meet you for a reason. Be confident that you are technically qualified to do the job Have examples from your previous role to demonstrate your ability to do this job.

22 AT THE INTERVIEWNo matter how well-qualified you are for the job, your personality and personal presentation will count greatly at interview. Whatever your confidence levels, you can develop and work on the skills required to make the interview process more bearable. Get Organised Basic information, who & where? Paperwork; - CV - Application Form - Notes / Questions - Job Specification - Journey / Travel Your First Impression Appearance Firm handshake Eye contact Body Language

23 INTERVIEW DOs Punctual Professional Know your CV be clear on dates and order of jobs before you go in Take time over answers Justify career moves / decisions Have examples prepared Plan questions to ask

24 INTERVIEW DONTs DO NOT Arrive empty handed DO NOT Bad mouth ex employers DO NOT Cover weakness by blaming others DO NOT Be vague DO NOT Be first to mention money DO NOT Be too opinionated or show lack of morals

25 CHANGING TIMES.. HOW INTERVIEWS ARE CHANGING OLD STYLE QUESTIONS: Q: Tell me about yourself? Q: What are your strengths? Q: What are your greatest weaknesses?

26 THE NEW WORLD! CBI COMPENTENCY BASED INTERVIEW What is a Competency Based Interview? Competencies are defined as behavioural traits combined with technical knowledge and skills that will serve as indicators of success in specific jobs or positions. Why are they used? What is assessed at the competency based interview? - Skill - Knowledge - Competency

27 CBI HOW TO ANSWER Situation Task Action Results

28 CBI QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ROLE Q1 Persuasiveness Describe your most satisfying (or disappointing) experience in presenting to, and gaining the support of, top management for an idea or proposal. Q2 - Teamwork Tell me about a situation where you have been part of a group working toward a specific goal. What was your role in the group? Q3 Problem Solving Tell me the most difficult situation you have had to face and how you tackled it? Q4 Achievement Focus Tell me about the last time you had a lot of work to do within a very limited deadline. How did you go about it?

29 CBI CONCLUSION Good Preparations = Strong Interview Follow the STAR Methodology Always I not we or my team Ask questions

30 QUESTIONS TO THE INTERVIEWER Topics to consider when asking questions: Training delivered and courses offered? The wider department and internal relationships? Changes seen within the company / team in recent years? Scope for development or increased responsibility? What they think it takes to succeed in this role?

31 Examples Of Negative Interview Feedback He asked if we had a company website The candidate just did not let me speak to ask him questions. It was more like a monologue than an interview I counted 4 questions he asked me about the role which were answered on the spec he had in his hand She was nice enough but seemed more interested in bad-mouthing her current employers than hearing anything about what we re like It was all going well until he started demanding more than we were paying, before I d even guided the conversation towards remuneration He was pleasant enough and the interview went OK. However he clearly just wants a job. He did little to convince me why this was the job for him Well, his phone rang in the interview. He then answered it in front of me. Lets just say we ended the meeting there

32 QUESTIONS?

33 THANK YOU