Getting the most out of recruitment fairs

We have all experienced visiting recruitment fairs and wondering around aimlessly for an hour and a half before leaving empty handed and still jobless. Without a plan and a list of objectives recruitment fairs can be overwhelming and unproductive and leave you feeling exhausted. By preparing beforehand you can make the most of visiting a fair and come away with more job hunting experience and maybe even a job:

- Research what companies are going to be there

Before you visit the fair browse through all the exhibiting companies. Make a note of what companies may interest you and research into current employment positions they are offering (i.e. check their company website for any availabilities and job requirements). Ensure you thoroughly understand their business and brain storm any questions you want to ask them when you meet them at the fair.

- Make an appointment before hand

It could pay dividends to think ahead and try and arrange an interview with the exhibiting company. Call up the business (try the human resource department first), explain your interest in working for them and then push to organise a meeting at the fair. Make sure that you have a set of planned questions to ask them during the meeting so you make the most of your individual time with them.

- Bring plenty of CVs

Always make sure that you have a pile of pristine CVs ready to give to prospective employers. It may also benefit you to print some business cards, and if you can bring a laptop so you can email the business then and there with all the relevant documents. By ensuring that they have both an electronic and paper copy of your CV ensures they are aware of your interest.

- Bring a notebook

Make sure that you have means to take notes about each company you approach. You can jot down contact details, reminders, or general thoughts you had about certain companies as well as anything new you have learnt that may help your job search in the future.

- Practice your interview skills

Use the fair to practice your interview skills. At recruitment fairs you have the chance to talk to an abundant of prospective employers about employment. This offers a great opportunity to gain interview experience. Don’t be afraid to approach recruiters and get talking to them. It will help to build confidence as well as knowledge and improve your chances of impressing future employers.

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CV Writing Tips SIX Tips!

CV Writing Tips Part 1


There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of sites online that are offering tips and advice on how to write your CV or Resume - this is part of a 3 part programme to give you the basics to get started and feel comfortable and confident about your CV.

1) Use clear formating on your CV - There is no point in having great content if it is layed out horribly. Try to keep things in standard sized paragraphs and keep it clear and easy to read. Remember, your CV has just a few seconds to make a first great impression. You only get one chance for this!

2) Don't make your CV too long - your Curriculum Vitae isn't an essay, but more of a straighforward easy to read summary of your skills and work experience. Remember this at all times when adding content.

3) Only certain kinds of positions will ask for a recent photo (creative/models etc) don't include one unless asked. Save the space for compelling, articulate and accurate content.

4) Your CV is about tomorrow, not yesterday. Concentrate on experiences that you have learnt from and developed you to a more rounded and useful future employee. Think about it, employers and recruiters will probably see several (at least) applications and CV's per job. Yours can stand out from the rest by sticking to these rules.

5) Put yourself in the mind of the reader and ask what will make get excited about you and want to call you now. Think about what the job description has asked for and tailor every CV you send out for each job specifically. If someone is asking for specific tasks that might not be included in your CV now, don't just add them in your cover letter make the CV tailored for the job.

6) Speling...SPELLING SPELLING SPELLING.. check it once, do a spell check then check it again. If you can, have others read it. If you have friends on twitter/facebook don't be afraid to ask them to check it (you might want to edit personal information before sending it to people you don't know so well).


So theres the first 6 big tips for CV writing and getting the IMPACT CV that you need today to get the call back TODAY!

More to follow...


Jason.


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