Competing for Advertised Jobs (Golden Key International Honour Society)
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Competing for Advertised Roles Barry J Horne T: (08) 9448 6753 Golden Key International E: [email protected] Honour Society
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A brief presentation delivered to the Golden Key International Honour Society focused on graduate preparation for active job search. Topics addressed include: * Overall Search Strategy * Advertised Recruitment and Selection Processes * Principles for Resume, Cover Letter, and Responses to Selection Criteria Responses Development * The Importance of Achievement Stories * Resume Inclusions and Exclusions * Employer Hiring Perspectives * Interview Performance * Social Media / Reputation Management
Transcript of Competing for Advertised Jobs (Golden Key International Honour Society)
Competing for Advertised Roles
Barry J Horne
T: (08) 9448 6753 Golden Key International E: [email protected] Honour SocietyL: http://au.linkedin.com/in/barryhorne August 2014
Search Strategy
Horne (2014)
Advertised Recruitment and Selection
Horne (2014)
Developing Applications: Principles
Career Solutions (2012)
Developing Achievement Stories
Horne (2014)
An Achievement Story with no Results is Like a Joke Without a Punch Line!
Career Objective / Profile Statement
Snapshot Impression to Stimulate Interest
Qualifications / Training
Relevant to Target Role
Employment History and Contexts
Employer Profiles (Products, Services, Client/GeographicMarkets, Size)
Role (Purpose, Key Responsibilities, Skills Applied, Achievements)
Designing Resumes: Inclusions
Horne (2014)
Student Professional Memberships
Implies Industry Knowledge, Network of Peers
Community Engagement (Development and Application of Skills)
Volunteer Roles University Life / LeadershipUpper High School Community Contributions
Recreational Interests
Balanced Person (Active / Passive; Team / Individual)
Designing Resumes: Inclusions
Horne (2014)
Information Likely to Result in Screening Out. In general:
Age Marital Status Place of Birth Salary Expectations Religion Political Affiliations Health Status Photographs Referees (Unless Requested at Time of Application) Reasons for Leaving Past Roles
Designing Resumes: Exclusions
Horne (2014)
Performing at Interview: Employer Perspectives
Hudson Highland (2005)
Performance at Interview : Implications
Horne (2014)
Managing Social Media Reputation / Brand
YouthCentral (2013)
Career Solutions (2012). CareerWorks Self-Marketing Tips. Perth.
Hudson Highland Group Inc (2005). The Hudson Report. Employment Trends. HR Insights. Part Two, Getting Smart About Talent Management. October – December. Australia
Youth Central (2013). It’s There for Life! Victorian Government. Retrieved at:
http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/Web+%26+Social+Safety/It's+There+for+Life/
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