Get that Job in 7 simple steps电子书

Contents

Step 1

PLAN YOUR HUNT AND KEEP IT MOVING

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

How it used to be …

How it is now

What does this mean for getting that job?

Why it works

Building your network

Making contact

Using social media

Networking in the field

Sounding pro

Recruitment agencies

Internet job search sites

Key take-aways

Step 2

UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU WANT

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

A job or a career?

Identifying your interests

Rokeach’s list of personal values

What makes us different?

Your motivational drivers

Key take-aways

Step 3

KNOW YOUR SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

Identifying your values

Identifying your strengths

Emotional strengths

Relational strengths

Thinking strengths

Execution strengths

Your significant seven strengths

Your standout three strengths

Competencies

Four common ‘task’ competencies

Planning and organising

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Adaptability

Four common ‘people’ competencies

Teamworking

Managing relationships

Communication

Influencing and persuading

The purpose of competencies

So what can you do with this information?

Key take-aways

Step 4

WRITE A KILLER CV

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

Tailoring your CV and covering letter

Sounding pro: A skills/qualifications-based CV

Personal details

Personal profile

If you’re applying for your first job

Over to you

Key skills and achievements

Experience

Education and training

Final considerations

Structuring your covering letter

Greeting and signing off

The opening paragraph

The middle paragraph

The closing paragraph

Sounding pro: The covering letter

Final considerations

Key take-aways

Step 5

ACE THE INTERVIEW

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

The panel interview

The one-to-one interview

The second interview

The HR interview

Body language

Dealing with nerves

Using positive language

It’s not just what you say; it’s how you say it

How to answer three classic opening questions

Competency-based questions

Answering those difficult questions

Sounding pro

Key take-aways

Step 6

PERFORM WELL IN ASSESSMENTS

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

Psychometric tests

Ability tests

Personality questionnaires

Useful tips

Role-plays

Useful tips

Group exercises

Useful tips

In-basket or analysis exercises

In-basket exercises

Analysis exercises

Useful tips

Presentations

The content of your presentation

Useful tips

Presenting yourself

Dealing with assessment centres

Receiving feedback

Key take-aways

Step 7

SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN YOUR NEW JOB

Five ways to succeed

Five ways to fail

The negotiation

Saying yes – or no!

Notice periods

Exit interviews

Surviving the first day

Inductions

Managing your new boss

Mentoring

Key take-aways

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