Should I use a recruitment agency? Signing up with a recruitment consultancy/agency – also known as employment agencies – means your CV will be among those they have available to forward to relevant employers. This significantly expands the reach of your job search. In addition to their basic function of matching you to suitable jobs,
Graduate Development Programme In collaboration with the chairman and key members of the companies management team, we’ve supported the design, marketing, recruitment and delivery of Kite Packaging’s Graduate Programme for the last five years. The programme continues to provide an exceptional opportunity for graduates to gain ‘hands-on’ experience in all aspects of a dynamic, fast-growing,
Interview Preparation Your success will depend on the quality of your preparation – about the company, about the role, and about the kinds of issues that are likely to be discussed. Remember, most companies are proud of their accomplishments and you should demonstrate that you’re aware of them. Find out as much background information as
Leaving the interview Don’t let your guard down yet. You want the interviewer to remember you positively, so thank them for their time and consideration and tell them how much you enjoyed discussing the job with them. It’s important to convey that you really are interested in working for the company, because – all other
At the interview Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake and wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Be aware of your body language: sit up straight, maintain eye contact and avoid fidgeting or twiddling your thumbs. According to research, the interviewer will decide within just four to nine minutes
First Impressions Count Clothes have a language, and what they say about you could have a direct impact on your success at interviews – and beyond. That means managing the impression you make. It means projecting a professional image. It means using the vocabulary of clothes and accessories to give yourself the best chance of achieving
More C.V. Tips 1. Make sure it’s error-free: It’s amazing how a mistake that manages to slip underneath your own radar can jump off the page when it’s read by someone else. Proofread it at least twice yourself, and get someone else to have a look – ideally a professional. 2. Use design to your
Preparing Your CV Do I need a CV? Yes. Your CV increases your prospects of getting the job that you want. And if you have one prepared in advance, you can respond quickly when the ideal job comes along. Writing Your CV A CV (or Curriculum Vitae) is an outline of your education and/or professional
