Download - Interview And C V Workshop
Interview and CV Workshop
Thursday 25th February, 2-3.30pmFlorencia Saluzzo
Introduction• Three Q Recruitment– Jobcare
• Aontas - National Adult Learning Organisation• Interview tips– Before, during and after– Common questions
• CV Writing
Interview TechniquesBefore The Interview:• Research the company and the role• Plan your route to interview location• Plan your clothing for the interview• Make sure you know your CV• Prepare questions to ask the interviewer• Practice questions and answers
Interview TechniquesDuring the interview:• Arrive on time• Smile, shake hands and hold eye contact• Professional and enthusiastic body language• Try to relax!• Stick to the questions being asked• Don’t just answer questions – ask some too
Interview TechniquesAfter the interview:• Write a thank you letter and send to interviewer• Follow-up call• Continue to job hunt• Be Patient!
Interview TechniquesPersonal Appearance:• Professional, clean business suit• Men should be clean-shaven• No excessive jewellery• Go easy on the aftershave/perfume!• Clean hands and finger nails• Fresh breath
Interview TechniquesPracticalities:• Do not ask about money until they mention it• Keep your phone off or on silent• Do not chew gum• Do not be negative about previous employers• Tell them how you meet their needs• Take a couple of seconds to think before answering
questions
Most Common Interview Questions“Tell me about yourself”
“Why should we hire you?”
“Where do you see yourself in five years time?”
“What are your salary expectations?”
“Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult situation at work”
“What do you know about this job/company?”
Most Common Interview Questions
CV WritingContent:• Think about who will be reading it• Tailor CV for each different position• Include:
• Don’t lie!
Education Skills
Work Experience Hobbies/Interests
Achievements References
CV WritingFormat/Layout:• Try to stick to 2-3 page maximum• Most important information on first page– Work experience– Education
• Referees at the end• Make it easy on the eye
CV Writing• Avoid jargon or slang• Use bullet points and bold headings• Keep sentences short and words simple• Get someone else to proof read for mistakes• No fancy borders or graphics• Microsoft Word is most commonly used• Always include a cover letter
CV WritingPower Words
Useful Adjectives
Created Managed Delivered Designed
Generated Supervised Sourced Initiated
Implemented Strengthened Co-ordinated Grew
Self-motivated Ambitious Determined Enthusiastic
Diligent Intelligent Bright Capable
Positive Creative Efficient Resourceful
CV ExamplesStrong CV:http://www.ucc.ie/careers/students/
Job_Search_from_Start_to_Finish/CV/Sample_CV's.php
Poor CV:http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/raiseyourgame/
images/poor_cv.pdf
Thank You for Listening
Q&A