#standout Getting ready to step out after school
1 When I stepped out after school 3 2
That was 2 years ago 54 more flights 91,000 more air miles Many more hires
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Research Who are you seeing? What are you applying for? Why should they take you on? Use the web but also use the phone!
Research Build a network NOW don t wait friends, family, professional Find out all about the course, apprenticeship, job, company, people
Questions On research? If you were to interview with me what would you do to prepare?
Agenda Relevant Curriculum Vitae CV = Latin [the] course of [my] life
Your first CV
Your first CV Personal statement How many CVs did I look at for last person I employed? You have to stand out!
This is my statement make yours something special Why am I working for a software company? Simply put, because I want to make the world a better place. I realised early on that my artistic flare was in the application of technology to innovate and transform people, business and government.
Next, make it Relevant Every single CV you send out must stand out Fit every application to the post or job No experience? What else do you bring!
As you progress through your academic or work life Clear Concise Relevant Different
Here is an example from a 20 year old I employed last year Stood out because it was RELEVANT I looked at over 100 CVs for this post Junior marketing role Louise knew all about us (she got the job)
Here is an example of a really bad CV
Questions On being relevant? How many pages should your CV fit on to?
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The elephant in the room
I have no experience!
I have no experience! Drive Energy Passion Teachable Work ethic Punctuality No baggage Fresh perspective
Oh, and you do have experience! Volunteer work building my network, commitment and drive Highlight anything entrepreneurial go getting, drive, focus Team work work with others, adding to the whole Learned a musical instrument focus, drive, determination Captain of a team leadership, passion, excellence Grades drive, intelligence, application at your age what stops you from doing all the above?
Questions On energy? How would you inspire me about yourself?
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For interviews always professional But consider the environment you are heading into and adjust things!
Some great questions I ve had before Is there anything you are concerned about with my application we can discuss? What happens next in the process? I m very keen on this position, is there anything else you need in order to consider me for the place? Could you help me understand what is needed to excel in this position? What would the career steps be to end up with your job?
Some not so good things I ve heard in interviews How much holiday do I get? How many sick days am I allowed a year? I hate my current boss so I want a new job I ve not researched your company, can you tell me about it please? How long will it be before a pay review if I start?
Follow up EVERY single interview you ever have in your life
Questions On excellence? What s the worst clothing I ve had someone turn up to an interview in?
Final words
Top 10 Tips First impressions count (11 decisions in the first 7 seconds) Be prepared (R2E2) Don t waffle (answer the question) Why should they take you on? Be positive Understand your body language Develop rapport (smile and mirror body language) Ask questions (and prepare them!) Remember manners and follow up professionally Ask for the position
Don t forget STAND OUT! Research Energy Relevant Excellence R2 E2
GOOD LUCK OUT THERE! You never know where you will end up