Jobs online

Jobs

The Internet is a very good place to go job hunting, it helps you to:

• search for suitable jobs
• register with agencies
• research a range of employers and career choices
• apply for jobs online.

Research employers

It's important to do your research.

Remember you need to find out if this is the right job for you and get ready to prove that you are the right person for the job:

• find out information about the employer
• take a look at their website - is it the type of company you want to work for?
• talk to people who work there.

CV

A successful CV requires careful thought and planning, To get through to a short list for an interview, you need to show that you are the applicant who has the right:

• experience
• skills and
• personal qualities.

First impressions

A well written CV can help you to get an interview.

Remember to sell yourself but be prepared to provide evidence and answer questions about your CV.

Why are you the right person for this job?

Prepare for the big question in every interview by researching the job and knowing what sort of person are they looking for:

• what experience is essential and desired?
• which skills are required for this job and future opportunities?
• which personal qualities are essential for this job and employer?

Writing your CV

Think very carefully about yourself, what you have done in the past and what you believe you could do in the future:

• make some notes from the job advert
• read about the employer, look them up on the Internet, talk to people who work there
• write your CV, or if you have one, update it to fit the needs of the job.

For more information see

• www.cvtips.com/*

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Apply online

Here are some useful sites.

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