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CANDIDATE
SUPPORT Unlocking your Stored knowledge Date amended : 14th April
2011
'Unlocking your Stored Knowledge' is designed to help you identify and
understand your transferable skills – those gained in your career to date.
This is delivered either as a one-to-one session or as a group workshop with
follow-up telephone support as required.
AIMS:
To help you understand and identify your transferable skills and to assist
you to recognize the generic elements of the specific skills you have gained from
previous roles and responsibilities. You will be given an understanding
of how they might be applied to new, and apparently
different, roles and how you can focus your job search activities.
Email or telephone for
further information.
Contact: Mike Saunders Email:mikesaunders@wrinklies.org
Phone:08452 601116
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CANDIDATE
SUPPORT Life crossroads coaching Date added: 16 Feb 2007
An exclusive offer for
Wrinklies Direct candidates
Sometimes ‘life
crossroads’ are thrust upon us. Sometimes not. When this happens in your
career it can leave you standing and pondering over
hoices for what seems an eternity- feeling powerless, in turmoil,
lost, unhappy, frustrated…
The first step to taking
control of your life and register with us- it shows intent. The next step is
to take advantage of our holistic approach to your
career change. We offer you
1:1 coaching to help you to take control of your life, effect change and be
that unique individual you were born to be.
If life is like walking
in treacle sometimes, coaching can help. Do you experience;
Fear of change.
Uncertainty around who you really are.
Uncertainty around
what’s really important to you.
Restricting ideas and
expectations of significant others.
Practical difficulties
in effecting change.
Coaching supports you
through change.
Your coach, Mark Taylor,
will support you in your choices around your career and life direction, based
on what is best for you. And then, together
we will work on the
treacle that slows your progress. From a practical angle, this may include:
Getting the fear into
perspective.
Being
clear about who you are and what you want from life.
Removing other barriers and obstacles.
Planning the journey.
Taking life-changing action.
But in every case the aim is that you will become happy in your own skin and
your job, know yourself and as Howard Thurman said “follow the grain in your
own wood”.
Cost: £45.00 inc VAT, representing a discount
of 10% on the 45 minute commercial rate if bought via Wrinklies Direct. The
price includes follow-up E-mail support. A 30 min complimentary session is
offered to all Wrinklies direct clients!
Contact: Mark Knowles Email:
mark@coach2change.net www.coach2change.net
Phone: 01694 723410
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CANDIDATE
SUPPORT: Hints & Tips
Date
amended 16 Sep 2010
Applying for the job - First stages
NEED TO
KNOW
Busy recruiters are unlikely to spend more than 30 seconds scanning a CV to
decide "is this the right person for the job?" To increase
your chances of selection, you should tailor your CV to emphasize your skills
and knowledge to match the job specification.
Some
elementary truths:
. the employer is the buyer. You are the salesman.
Your product is you
. the CV is your sales literature, the interview
your sales call
. people buy from people they like!
Some
basic principles:
Understand your customer’s needs
. research the company and job
. why you? Be specific
. Adopt a positive mental attitude - “which job shall I apply for” NOT “how
am I going to find a job at my age?”
. use a ‘power letter’ and
customize your CV to meet the employer’s need.
THE POWER
LETTER
The purpose is to ensure the recruiter reads your CV, so spend time on it.
Include one.
• Make the letter one page, factual and tailored to the job
• Research the company, product
and market to enhance your application - this shows interest in them and
initiative by you.
• Ensure the letter is clearly and logically presented and addressed
correctly to the relevant person.
• Avoid clichés, jokes and sounding arrogant.
• State the job applied for/where advertised and include any reference
numbers. • Be courteous and confident, use positive statements. For "Your
requirement for a ....... is an ideal match for my x year’s commercial
experience with…………… ".
• If someone referred you, mention them by name in the opening paragraph.
• Don't over-use the word 'I'. Explain how you will benefit the company, not
how the job would benefit you
• Build
on your CV.
If the job is in a different sector, demonstrate links between the two. Remember, this is part of your 'sales literature'.
• Provide contact numbers, times/dates when you will be unavailable for
calls/interview.
• Check
for spelling and grammar or even better, get someone else to do this - and keep a copy
for your reference.
• End on a positive note, and say you will follow up with a call to answer
any questions they may have, so, having made the statement, carry it out!
Contact: Mike Saunders Email:mikesaunders@wrinklies.org Phone:
0845 2601116
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CANDIDATE
SUPPORT: Subject: Hints & Tips Date amended : 14 April 2011
Applying
for the job - The CV
Layout
is as important as content. It must be simply formatted, with an easy
to read font, bold headings and NO LONGER than 3 pages. If it is
unclear, too long, confusing - IT WILL BE BINNED!
Page
1:
Name and contact
details,
Two, maximum 3, lines
George Smith 12 Grenada Rd ~ Worcester ~ Worcs
~ WR3 7YH
TEL:
MOB:
EMAIL:
Profile
Up to two thirds of the
page describing your main skills and attributes, including Achievements that relate to the
position applied for,
quantifying in 'value' terms where appropriate.
Remember,
this is part of your 'sales literature' - IF PAGE 1 DOESN'T EXCITE, PAGE 2
WON’T BE READ AND YOUR CV IS LIKELY TO BE DISCARDED!
The rest of Page 1 and continued on Page 2 (and maybe Page 3):
Employment
in reverse date order
*
No unexplained gaps. Show company name, nature of the business, job
title.
* Focus on main responsibilities and achievements eg
increased turnover by x%.
* Use 'power' words; lead, developed, created, implemented, designed. The
employer needs to put a 'value' on your potential contribution. Be bold
in your statements, they need to know what they are buying.
* Detail all jobs in the previous 5 years or so. Jobs earlier than 5 years
can be summarized into 2/3 lines each
Page
3:
Professional
and academic qualifications
List professional and academic qualifications and relevant competencies
List training achievements and courses.
GENERAL POINTS
Date of birth? Not obligatory, it doesn't take
'rocket science' to work it out.
Photo? No. There are many inbuilt prejudices and dislikes so don't risk
rejection early on.
Fancy font/graphics? Definitely NO. You are trying to project yourself as a professional.
Despatch of CV? Use quality paper and
envelope, and post 1st Class.
Too much employment info? Use an appendix sheet and cross-reference to
CV
GOOD
LUCK!
Contact: Mike Saunders Email:mikesaunders@wrinklies.org Phone:
0845 2601116
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