presentation 12/12/11 graham burns, regional director, cpl
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Presentation 12/12/11 Graham Burns, Regional Director, Cpl. It’s a Jungle Out There – Or Is It?. Tonight’s Agenda. Introduction Real Jobs in the Midwest Your CV & The Interview Good news Stories Q&A. Introduction. Who I am? What I want to Achieve tonight? Practical Examples. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presentation 12/12/11
Graham Burns, Regional Director, Cpl
It’s a Jungle Out There – Or Is It?
Tonight’s Agenda
Introduction
Real Jobs in the Midwest
Your CV & The Interview
Good news Stories
Q&A
Real Jobs In Midwest
Where we have come from….
First signs of a recovery??
Today; Start up companies & Expanding Companies
Local Companies growing and setting up…
Your CV & The Interview
Contact Details
Profile
Career & Achievements
Education & Training
Other Skills & Interests
Career Objectives
References
Your CV & The Interview
• “I did not have time to write you a short letter so I wrote you a long one”
• Most Cvs are a First Draft
• If a recruiter does not understand your Cv or does not like the layout – its your fault
• 92%
Your CV & The Interview
Biographical What does an employer want to see
Key Words Begin with the end in mind
Complexity Can someone out side your industry
understand your CV
Your CV & The Interview
• Managed a team of 6 people
• Organised budgets and targets for the group
• Recruited and interviewed staff
• Motivated and built morale
• Responsive to customer queries and issues
Your CV & The Interview Maximising your impact at interview
Can you do the Job?
Do you want the Job?
Do we like you?
The STAR
Situation Task Action Result
Good News Story 1
• Previous Position: Self Employed (Dog Grooming Business)
• Job Obtained: Car Park Administrator (Dublin Airport Authority, DAA).
• How? Accepted a short term Administration role, which led to the above.
• Transferable Skills: Interpersonal, Up-to-date PC Skills, Interview preparation including a thorough understanding of role.
Good News Story 2
• Previous Position: Graphic Designer
• Job Obtained: European Sales Executive (ZAGG)
• How? Industry Sector.
• Transferable Skills: Interpersonal, passion for this industry, willingness to travel. Product Knowledge.
Good News Story 3
Previous Position: Production Controller
Job Obtained: PA to General Manager (Vistakon)
How? Again accepted a temporary Administration Assignment which led to the above role
Transferable Skills: Interpersonal, Confidence, Excellent PC Skills, Interview Preparation, References
Good News Story 4
Previous Position: Tour Manager (Travel Company)
Job Obtained: Associate Client Services Representative (Glass Lewis)
How? Personal interest in the Financial Sector
Transferable Skills: General Knowledge of the Financial Services Sector, Excellent PC Skills, Thorough Understanding of Position, Interview Preparation.
Local Companies growing and setting up…
Contact Details
Name: Graham Burns
Title: Director Cpl
Email: [email protected]
Ph: 061 - 208655
Website: www.cpljobs.com