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COLLEGE OF MEDIA AND PUBLISHING COURSES IN PROOFREADING, JOURNALISM, WRITING AND MARKETING Career booster How to get the career you want

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COLLEGE OF MEDIA AND PUBLISHING

COURSES IN PROOFREADING, JOURNALISM, WRITING AND MARKETING

Career booster

How to get the career you want

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Career Booster

An ebook by Cleland Thom

An ebook by Cleland Thom

Cleland Thom is director of CMP, the UK’s largest media and

communications distance learning college.

He is recognised as one of the UK´s leading mentors and

trainers in writing, journalism, media and internet law.

His clients have included:

1. Multinational corporations including Sony, Intel, United Utilities and Amey.

2. All the UK's top media groups.

3. More than 100 SMEs.

4. UK central government.

5. UK local government.

6. Educational and non-profit organisations.

He is:

1. A Cert Ed graduate.

2. An NVQ assessor.

3. A member of the Society of Editors.

4. A professional blogger

5. Author of several legal ebooks

Cleland is known for his engaging and humorous training style, which is effective

both in classroom and online environments. His clients often say that he ‘makes

things simple.’

He has helped to develop the careers of hundreds of people who are now working

at the peak of their professions in media, journalism, marketing and

communications.

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Contents

Contents About CMP ............................................................................................................................... 1

How to find that dream job ................................................................................................... 2

How to produce a great CV .................................................................................................. 5

How to build a career blog .................................................................................................. 17

How to write a compelling cover letter ............................................................................. 20

How to do well at job interviews ......................................................................................... 24

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About CMP

About CMP CMP, the College of Media and Publishing, is one of the UK’s largest distance

learning colleges. But, we believe in the personal touch. CMP is run by people, not

computers!

Our students tell us they feel like they are the only person we deal with.

See their reviews

They get astonishing results. That is partly because we believe:

1. In their unique potential, and yours, too, maybe more than you do! You can

reach your dreams. Our mission is to help you.

2. You can overcome any problem with hard work, the right attitude, and the

right help.

3. You are important! We hope to form a great relationship with you, and share

learning experiences with you.

We offer accredited distance learning courses in a broad range of spheres,

including:

1. Blogging.

2. Media law.

3. Journalism.

4. NCTJ journalism diploma.

5. PR and marketing.

6. Proofreading and editing

7. SEO.

8. Writing.

Browse our courses now

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How to find that dream job

How to find that dream job If you really want a job, you’ll get one. It’s as simple

as that. I’ve yet to find someone who couldn’t get

a job. People who tell me they ‘can’t get a job’

usually don’t really want one.

Really wanting one means:

1. Doing whatever it takes to be the best. That

could mean changing your location, skills,

goals and attitudes.

2. Having a fantastic career blog.

3. Standing out. How can you make your application different? What will give it

the ‘wow’ factor?

4. Having a brilliant attitude. People who moan about ‘unpaid internships’

usually moan all the way to the unemployment register.

5. Working on character issues that may prevent you from getting a job. Most

applicants have similar skills and experience, so employers usually appoint on

the basis of character and attitude. So, find someone who will tell you what

you’re really like!

6. Investing time, money, energy, and resources.

Here are some tips:

Start a blog

Do this first. There’s no point in applying for media jobs without one.

Our business partner BST Creative can help. More on this here

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Approach suitable employers

Target one or two employers that really appeal to you and ingratiate yourself with

the staff:

1. Do work experience.

2. Offer to do freelance work.

3. Ask to meet the boss to discuss your career prospects.

4. Offer to help out at busy times.

5. Try anything and everything to get your face known and to prove your worth

so that you are the obvious recruit if a vacancy becomes available. It is vital

that you present yourself as being keen, persistent and highly motivated.

Write application letters on spec

Write to companies that you would consider working for. Send, say, five letters a

week asking about job opportunities and asking them to keep your details on file.

But, make sure you write to the boss by name, and spell it correctly! Avoid ‘bog-

standard’ mailshot letters, or you will get a bog-standard, mailshot reply! Make each

letter personal and tell them why you would be a good match for that organisation.

Follow letters up with a phone call.

Network

Speak to everybody and anybody you know in your target sector, and get them to

listen out for job opportunities.

Be prepared to start small

Any job is better than no job. Accept anything (within reason!) to get your first break

into your chosen career. Once you’re in, it’s easier to get that second job. But, be

willing to work anywhere and to accept low pay in order to get started.

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Be prepared to travel and even work away from home. Don’t limit yourself to

working in one particular place.

Be prepared to work in any sector

Don’t be fussy. You’ll find plenty of fussy applicants at the Job Centre. The time to

get fussy is after you have succeeded in your first job and are looking for your

second one.

Be enthusiastic

If you manage to get an interview or a pre-interview, tell the interviewer what you

can do for them: offer great ideas, enthusiasm and an array of talents that they

cannot do without. Don’t make demands.

Don’t give up

Expect numerous rejections and set-backs. Success takes just one employer to like

you!

Identify personal weaknesses now and correct them

If you come over badly at interviews, enrol on classes to help you better present

yourself.

Get coaching

Consider Cleland Thom’s elite career coaching scheme

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How to produce a great CV

How to produce a great CV

Preparation

There is no such thing as ‘My CV’. It’s an insult to send each prospective employer

the same document.

It shows them you are lazy and are not that interested in the job on offer.

You need to convince the employer that only you can do the job, solve their

problems and make a contribution to their organisation.

You can only achieve that with a personalised CV. Your CV should also look as

though this is the only job you are applying for.

So, to begin with:

Carry out a digital make-over

Before you do anything else, make sure you have your own blog or online portfolio

of work, and your own Twitter feed. If you don’t have a blog, get one! Many

employers won’t interview candidates who do not have blogs. Why would they trust

you with their website if you can’t maintain your own?

Most organisations use social media, and you’re unlikely to get a job if you don’t use

social media regularly and properly, yourself.

This is really important. Read this:

http://socialmediatoday.com/courtney-hunt/2258991/dressing-success-

cyberspace-give-yourself-digital-make-over

Understand the role social media plays in your job application

Surveys suggest that 10% of all job applicants aged between 16 and 34 are rejected

because of something on their social media accounts.

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Many businesses scour prospective employees’ social media for inappropriate

content and reject or accept applications accordingly to avoid potential future PR

and HR problems.

So check your social media profiles for:

1. Posts or photos that are provocative or controversial.

2. Racist, sexist, or religion-based comments deemed discriminatory.

3. Negative comments about a current or previous employer.

4. Poor communication skills, bad language, swearing, etc.

5. Posts involving alcohol or drug use.

It is very easy for a wild night with your friends to turn into the primary reason you’re

not getting a job. Reputations can be damaged because of social media.

Research the employer

Call the HR department (or whoever is appropriate) and ask them to send you

copies of the organisation’s annual report, brochures, information pack, etc.

If you live locally, arrange to collect them. This gets you noticed.

Read the organisation’s website / brochures etc. Identify what they do and how

they do it. Look behind the scenes: What is their culture? Their ethos? Are they doing

well? Badly? Who are their rivals?

Check if they have any microsites and study them, too. Some businesses have

‘corporate’ websites and ‘public’ websites. Study both. Then ask yourself: What can

I contribute to all this? Write down your answer.

You need to make the employer feel special, and show them why you are the

person they are looking for.

List the criteria they are looking for

This will be based on the job advert and your research, above.

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For example, they might be looking for someone who is:

1. A team player

2. Knowledgeable about the sector.

3. Enthusiastic.

4. Multi-skilled.

5. A driver.

6. Keen to get involved in the organisation.

Write down, in one sentence, which qualities, skills and

experience you can bring to each point on this list.

Don’t be modest. Blow your own trumpet.

But, also, don’t be dishonest and claim you can do things you cannot do. And, base

your wording on the suggestions in Structure and content below.

Presentation

Create draft CVs

When you have completed the preparations above, you will be ready to work on

your first draft CV.

Produce a draft CV for each stage discussed below: first create the design, then

add the structure, and then add the content.

Then produce a final draft.

Once you’re happy with the final version, don’t make any changes to the content.

You may have to do up to five drafts before your CV is ready to send. A CV that has

been completed in less than a day probably is not worth reading.

First, decide what your CV will look like, rather than what it says. Good design is

important.

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How to design your CV

Remember, it is your personal advertisement. You are selling yourself. So, use a good

desktop publishing package to make it look professional and eye-catching, without

being overdone or cringey.

Aim to produce something simple, highly relevant, optimised, stylish and easy to

follow.

See these samples:

http://c3.jeffreifman.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/resume-

example1.png?d1b9de

http://picszoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/61509154.png

http://www.financialsamurai.com/examples-of-good-resumes/

Your CV should look as good as these, if not better. It’s probably the most important

thing you will write in your life. So why cut corners?

Employers will decide that if you cut corners in your application, you will probably

cut corners if you get the job.

Infographics

Don’t include photos or graphics in your CV. Instead, consider a separate

infographic. See this example:

http://blog.ongig.com//wp-

content/uploads/2012/01/David_Ingram_resume.pdf-1-795x1024.jpg

The following samples might seem a bit extreme, but they certainly attract attention:

http://www.giraffecvs.co.uk/wp-

content/uploads/2014/02/DavidByrneCV.png

http://gurucareers.com/creative-cvs/

For more examples, do a Google search: CV infographics.

We can make you a high-quality professional CV infographic for £30. Email us

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Layout

Keep the CV to two pages maximum, but don’t cram. Have plenty of space

between headings, and 1.5 line spacing between lines of text. Cut the text if the

document looks cramped or cluttered. No one’s worth more than two pages!

You can use a micro CV as an additional first page. This should comprise your

contact details and ten bullet points that bring out your strongest points. Head it

‘Micro CV’.

Adapt the layout and design according to the job you are applying for. You would

use a different approach for a job at Harrods than you would for Poundland.

Use just one or two typefaces: one for headings and subheadings, and another for

body type. Use only Arial, Georgia, Helvetica, Courier, Lucinda, Tahoma or

Trebuchet. Other fonts may not display properly.

Use wide margins, about 25mm (1 inch) on top, bottom, left and right. This will give

the employer space to make notes. Use bold type for headings (not underlined) and

for occasional key points you want to emphasise in the text. Just use black type – no

colours.

Use headings for each section.

If you need help with formatting and layout, or even design, editing and

proofreading your CV, try our partner Clean Copy Editing

Aim for quality

Never send a photocopy. Every version should be a high-quality, coloured, laser-

printed original.

Use good quality paper – white or cream.

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Structure and content

Structure your CV

Present your CV elements in this order:

Title

Place the title: CV, at the top.

Details

Next, present your:

a. Name.

b. Address.

c. Phone numbers (daytime and home).

d. Mobile number.

e. Email address. Don’t use a stupid email address.

[email protected] may be great for your mates, but will not

go down too well with prospective employers. Change it.

f. Social media handles: Twitter, LinkedIn and your blog / website. If

possible, buy your own domain address.

Objective

Next, state your objective something like this:

Objective: To obtain a position as a [job title] with

[the company].

Make sure this phrase includes the job title as they have written it.

Then include one sentence that describes what you can offer. Make it a

maximum of 25 words and use good, simple English. It should describe the

aspects of your character, skills, experience and qualifications that make you

suitable for this job.

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You will need to alter this sentence for every job you apply for. Match it to the

job description.

Personal profile

Write two or three sentences that convey what you are like (not what you

have done or can do).

Make sure you use good adjectives, such as:

adaptable

analytical

articulate

creative

energetic

enthusiastic

enterprising

even-tempered

flexible

imaginative

innovative

literate

logical

organised

numerate

perceptive

persuasive

practical

problem-solver

reliable

resourceful

self-motivated

team player

self-starter

versatile

etc

Pick out two to three that accurately describe you. You may need to get

other people to choose them for you.

Be honest. Interviewers will soon realise if you have been bluffing. And, don’t

try to be all things to all people. Not many people are great leaders and

great team players!

Key skills

Gather the key skills that relate to this job and list them as bullet points. Don’t

say where or when you achieved them.

List things like computer programs, competencies and other abilities as well as

industry-specific abbreviations or acronyms, as the employer may also search

for these.

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Successes and achievements

Choose your successes and achievements that are relevant to this job.

Include successes at work, school, college, and in your spare time.

Give brief evidence of each success. For instance, what the result was, rather

than how much effort you put in.

And, if you have any experience in this job title, say so.

Start each line in your list with a verb, for example:

produced

created

established

achieved

controlled

developed

implemented

launched

introduced

perfected

led

monitored

targeted

spearheaded

trained

updated

coordinated

etc

Education / qualifications

List from secondary / high school onwards. Give your highest qualification in

full first, then list the others briefly.

Previous employment

Don’t just state job titles. Say what you accomplished and what your

responsibilities were.

Only refer to work attachments that are relevant to the job you are applying

for.

Relevant voluntary work (if any)

Membership

Professional associations, etc that are relevant to this job.

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References

Don’t say “available on request”. That means: “I’m too lazy to give them to

you now.”

Select two: one personal and one professional. If possible, make sure the

professional one is someone connected with the profession you are applying

for.

CV content must be targeted

Use keywords

The firm might analyse your CV using applicant tracking software (ATS) before

a human sees it. This looks for keywords, matches them to preset criteria, and

gives your CV a score. The CVs with the highest scores go through to the next

stage.

So, use lots of keywords. For example, instead of writing:

I am experienced in Java and associated software and have

been a programmer for ten years.

Rather write:

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Java programmer with ten years’ experience in JavaBeans,

Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), JavaScript, J2EE,

J2ME.

Employers prefer people who work in their sector already, and will look for

industry terms.

So, use the exact words they used in the job description, plus industry terms,

buzzwords, jargon etc.

Match each of the firm’s requirements to your relevant personal attributes,

but use their keywords. And, don’t use white font keywords

Be yourself

Write to reflect your character using your own tone of voice. Don’t try to be

someone else. Be truthful. Don’t make false or exaggerated claims.

Don’t disguise or hide career breaks. Explain, confidently, why you took the

break. Don’t apologise for it. Mention what you learned and how it could be

relevant to the job you are applying for.

Convey passion and keenness without going overboard.

Be concise

Don’t use long paragraphs. Use bullet points. But, don’t use unusual

characters like arrows etc. They don’t always display correctly.

If you are applying for any role in media or communications, they will expect

you to be able to write briefly and brilliantly.

Make it perfect

It’s very important to check and double-check that your CV is perfect before you

send it out. If your content is good but there are inconsistencies in your layout and

presentation or, even worse, typos and errors, the time you have spent so far will be

wasted. I know many employers who delete CVs with errors in them.

Here are some tips:

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Apply style

When you have completed the final draft, format the content and use a

consistent style.

For instance:

a. Do your bullet points all have full stops at the end?

b. Have you presented ‘from – to’ dates uniformly?

c. Have you used a consistent tense?

d. Do your numbered lists all start with capitals, or lower case?

It’s best to use a style guide. We recommend the Guardian’s

Watch your CV’s body language

Employers also look at your CV’s body language: the underlying messages.

Your CV will have them. If you don’t create them proactively, the CV will

create its own.

The CV’s body language is the overall impression, which may conflict with its

presentation, structure and content.

For example:

a. You say you have a careful eye for detail. But the CV contains style

errors.

b. You say you have strong design skills. But the CV looks dull.

c. You say you have ‘passion’ for this career. But the CV is uninspiring to

read.

d. You say you are a great organiser. But the CV is badly structured.

e. You say you are a brilliant writer and copy editor. But the CV is badly

written.

When you have completed your CV, get someone to check the body

language. And check it yourself. Does it contradict itself?

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Proofread your CV

Finally, get at least one person to proofread the CV for:

a. Typos.

b. Errors.

c. Style inconsistencies.

d. Spacing.

e. Grammar.

f. Spelling.

g. Punctuation.

Do the corrections yourself, and then get someone else to check that you

have not inserted any new errors.

Remember, a CV is just part of your personal branding. Email us for our ebook

Promoting Brand You, and perfect your personal brand.

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How to build a career blog

Why have a blog?

A blog is essential to help you find work. It can build your portfolio, develop your

contacts and demonstrate your skills.

It will display your commitment, your knowledge of your subject and your contact

base. Some employers only employ people who have shown their ability on a blog

first.

And, it needs to be a good blog. It must stand out from thousands of others.

The Guardian's head of editorial development, Neil McIntosh, wrote:

If you enter the jobs market without a blog, no matter how

good your degree, you are increasingly likely to lose out to

people who better present all they can do and who have had the

experience of creating and curating their own website.

What type of blog?

Make sure your blog is focused. Remember, it is a professional blog, so no details of

your trip to London or photos of your friends on a stag night.

You will probably need a niche blog, that’s relevant to the sector you hope to work

in.

Include your name in the title, in the copy and in the tags. This will increase the

chances of search engines listing your name.

Creating the blog

You then need to go online and create your blog (if you don’t have one already).It

won’t cost you anything. We recommend Blogger or WordPress

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Once you have decided which host to use, you will need to:

1. Create an account.

2. Design your blog.

Create an account

Take a look at this example video on how to set up your blog on Blogger:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7yr2nzqweI

And on Wordpress:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skk1wibcPb4

All the free blogging websites provide simple, step-by-step guides to get started.

Design your blog

The next step is to design your blog. Your host will help you do this. It will provide you

with a range of templates (standard designs), fonts, font sizes, font colours,

background colours etc.

It will also let you choose other features to put on your blog such as adverts, RSS

feeds, widgets, links to other websites etc.

The design is up to you, but some points to remember are:

Keep it simple

Readers are put off by blogs that look cluttered and untidy.

Remember your brand

Be consistent with your colours/fonts etc, across all your media and

communications.

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Go easy on colour

Brash and garish blogs look dreadful, so use colour sparingly. Using too much

colour doesn’t make your blog stand out. It will just give your visitors a

headache and they won’t return.

Go easy on features

Some people load their blogs with every gadget you can think of: feeds,

clocks, calendars, adverts, you name it. The result is – clutter. You need to

choose the features that fit your blog’s purpose. Leave the rest out.

For example, if you are launching a business blog about the value of the

euro, you would certainly include a currency convertor.

The key factor is: keep it neat, uncluttered and simple.

What should you include in a career blog?

Think of your blog as your personal showcase: it’s a blend of your cuttings file and

career portfolio.

There are no rules. But it should contain your:

1. Personal profile / CV / testimonials.

2. Published work / best coursework.

3. Commentary on issues that interest you.

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How to write a compelling cover letter

General tips

Your cover letter is a sales letter. You are the product. It is far more important than

your CV. If you don’t score with the cover letter, the prospective employer probably

won’t read your CV.

Many employers draw up their shortlists from cover letters, not CVs.

Your CV is a list. But, your letter lets you speak from your heart.

Never use the same letter for different applications. Create a new letter for each job

you apply for. It should be 100% original and 100% relevant to that job.

1. Establish whether the employer wants you to send the application by email or

post. If you don’t know, call them to find out.

2. If you send the letter and CV by post, follow correct letter-writing etiquette.

There are rules for everything, from folding the letter to presenting the

envelope. Email us for our letter-writing tips guide.

Use high-quality cream-coloured paper, black ink and a professional

letterhead. Sign the letter in blue. And don’t use a stupid signature. You might

think it amazing, but the employer will probably think it’s ridiculous.

3. If you are applying by email, write the letter in the same style as you would if

you were sending it by post. Don’t suddenly become informal and address

the recipient: “Hey, Roger”, rather than: “Dear Mr Edwards”.

4. Always address the recipient by name. Not: Dear Sir / Madam etc and

definitely not To Whom it May Concern. Check the spelling of the recipient’s

name and their job title.

5. Your spelling, grammar and punctuation must be perfect. Many employers

discard job applications if they contain errors.

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How to write the letter

Salutation

Start with: Dear Mr Smith (or whatever the recipient’s name is).

Body

Avoid the typical: “I am writing to apply for the position of proofreader with

your company, which I have seen on p53 of today’s Standard.”

Would you give a job to someone who:

a. Says the same as everyone else?

b. Tells the recipient what’s blindingly obvious?

Instead:

1. Use a short, powerful heading that grabs the reader’s attention. Here

are some suggestions:

a. Here are three good reasons why I am the right person for your

vacancy for a xxx: (then list reasons)

b. I have researched your business and believe I am the best

person to fill your vacancy for a xxx.

c. I have three years’ experience with zzz and would like an

interview for the position of xxx.

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2. Next, say specifically why you are the right person for the job. Don’t just

repeat the CV. You can’t sell yourself with a list.

Instead, match items on the job description to your characteristics,

experiences, talent, skills etc.

Give examples:

I was really excited to see you are looking for

someone with SEO knowledge. I love SEO and managed

to get my company’s business straight to number four

on Google page 1 in a recent campaign. I believe I

could do the same for you.

Show passion and enthusiasm. Remember, you’re selling, not telling.

Demonstrate why you are the best person for the job.

3. Keep the letter brief. Use:

a. One page.

b. Plenty of white space.

c. Bullet points / numbered lists where appropriate.

d. Four paragraphs of three sentences each.

4. Be relaxed. Don’t use complex, formal language. Imagine you are

speaking to a friend and use the same language.

Your aim is to make the reader say: “I’d really like to meet this person.”

5. Make sure you ask for an interview in the letter. Request it in your last

sentence.

Try these:

a. I am excited at the possibility of meeting you at an interview. I

can attend any time to suit you. Just call me on [number] if you

would like to arrange something.

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b. I have researched your company and would love to work for

you. Could we schedule an interview in the next two weeks?

6. Check your letter for accuracy, and then check it again. Get other

people to examine the letter and your CV, and ask them to point out

errors in presentation, spelling, grammar, punctuation and content.

And make sure your letter, CV and career blog are consistent and say

the same things.

7. Use a PS at the end, in bold, or italics. Say something like:

PS: I can’t begin to say how much I’d love to meet

you at an interview. I can be reached immediately on

[number] if you want to arrange something.

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How to do well at job interviews

How to do well at job interviews The secret of success lies in preparation, so it's worth spending time doing your

homework to make it a positive experience.

The interview process is becoming more structured, sophisticated and fairer.

This is a useful article http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/1749218,HOF-News-

EasyNose03.article

Preparation

Research the organisation and its business sector:

1. Look at its website.

2. Read the annual report and other literature.

3. Quiz anyone you know who has worked there.

4. Phone up and ask for an information pack.

Form opinions about the company, what it does, and how it does it. You may be

asked to discuss these. Make sure you go along with some simple suggestions.

Prepare answers to standard questions.

Prepare a few questions to ask the interviewer, as this will show that you have done

your homework about the organisation and its business, and its competitors. You

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may wish to write your questions in a notebook where you can also record the

replies.

Email the company to find out who will be interviewing you. It could throw you if,

instead of the one-to-one interview you had imagined, you are faced with an

interview panel of six people.

Check also the format of the interview. For example, find out if there will be any

personality or skills tests. Also:

1. Dress appropriately.

2. Read through your CV and application letter. Have copies with you.

3. Check buses, trains, parking or petrol in the car and directions.

4. Arrive ten minutes early.

5. If you suffer badly from nerves, do something about it: take Rescue Remedy

or a similar product, and do deep breathing exercises.

At the interview

Do

1. Be friendly to everyone you meet from the receptionist onwards. You never

know who might have a say in your appointment.

2. Make a good first impression. Use a firm handshake, look the person in the

eye, ask if you can sit down. Be engaging. Join in in small talk if you are given

the opportunity to do so.

3. Get your body language right. Don't slouch. Sit upright with your hands in your

lap.

4. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer, or if there is a panel, look at the

person who asked you the question when you are answering it.

5. Make sure you talk to everyone in a panel interview rather than directing your

answers at only one or two people.

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6. Be positive, upbeat and enthusiastic.

7. Be yourself. They will soon realise if you are acting

the part.

8. Make the most of your research and mention some

of the facts you have gleaned.

9. Ask the interviewer as much as you can about the

job (how else will you be able to decide if they

make you an offer?). For example, you should ask

who the job reports to and why it has become

vacant.

10. If your first interview is with a recruitment consultant, ask him or her as much as

possible about the organisation and the job.

11. Find out when you will hear if you have made it to the next round of the

recruitment process, and what that entails.

Don't

1. Don’t criticise current or previous employers. This makes a bad impression.

Besides, the interviewer might be friends with them.

2. Don’t answer a question with another question.

3. Don’t interrupt the interviewers (but they may interrupt you).

4. Don’t ramble. Your answers should be like sound bites.

After the interview

Do

Learn from your mistakes. Make a list of the questions you answered well and those

you answered poorly. Think too about what you should have said. Make notes to

refer to for the future.

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