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The 2 Key Benefits of a Holiday Job

The 2 Key Benefits of a Holiday Job 

 

For a job hunter securing a holiday job benefits them two fold; first holiday jobs are easier to secure because the employer will let their guard down during the recruitment process hiring people for the holiday vacancy that they might not have hired for a full time position. Why would they do this, you ask? Because for the employer they are desperate for staff and they know they can get rid of you within a couple of months if things don’t work out.

 

So for all the job hunters who struggle to secure full time employment, you can easily get a holiday job and during your time their, you can prove to the employer what a valuable asset you are so, when the time comes to letting the holiday staff go, the employer will want to keep you on offering you a full time position.

 

Second, this holiday experience adds value to your CV. Ideally if you find a holiday job in a sector you have planned out as a career then this experience is invaluable. for the those who use the holiday just for extra money, this experience will still add value to your CV deleting gaps in unemployment which some employers generalise as laziness. Ideally the job hunter should aim for a job in a sector they are looking to turn into a career, but any job is better then none as people see employed candidates as a better prospect  

 

 

 

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How to get That Christmas Job

How to get That Christmas Job

 

As with all job positions, you need to target your application; if the employer requires a seasonal employee, explain that you are applying for a seasonal worker, this is easily done on the covering letter

 

Look the part; if you’re applying for an elf or Father Christmas role, turn looking similar to character you are portraying. This doesn’t mean you need to turn in Santa outfit, but you could turn up with a full grown beard and a plump tummy this way you will give the interviewer a visual representation of how you will fit in to this role

 

Open all hours; employers recruit seasonal staff because during these busy times, especially leading up to Christmas and the Boxing Day sales employers open for over 16 hours a day, which means they need to recruit people who can work these long hours. Make it clear that you are willing to work Christmas week, Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. So flexibility and make it clear you know how busy the workplace will be, now the employer is satisfied that you won’t quit half way through the week.

 

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No Internship, No Job

No Internship, No Job

 

Competition for jobs is at an all time high, with applicants applying for positions from across the globe. Three factors effect each job application; Personality, Qualifications and Experience. With a friendly and professional personality in the bag and a list of qualifications behind you the graduate now needs an internship to gain that all important foot in the door through experience. Opportunities seem vast, but what is unseen is the high calibre competition applying for the same paid position you are, these job hunters has one major advantage over the young graduate and that is experience – proof to the employer that they have what it takes to get results in their particular job sector.

 

By gaining experience through an unpaid internship will give you the advantage later over other newly qualified graduates. There is nothing wrong with applying for both internship and paid opportunities at the same time, but to fail to land an internship will be the death of your job application because experience is king in the interview. Don’t fall into the trap of holding out for only a paid position because the employer has the upper hand, a vast amount of experience and qualified applicants. What you, the job hunter need to do, is to stand out in the job interview by highlighting how you can add value to that organisation and this can only be achieved by showing the employer the results you have achieved in previous positions and internships.

 

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Applying for a Job? Be Wary of Your Social Media Use

Apply for a job? Be Wary of Your Social Media Use

 

While we might think it’s great fun and a huge joke to post all of the brilliant photos from last Friday night’s antics on our Facebook pages or to Tweet the events of your mate’s party from the other night, those looking for jobs need to be increasingly wary of just what they’re posting.

 

Not because it will prevent them from getting a job, but because many employers make their first interaction with applicants via social networks now. Especially those based in the digital sectors, who spend all their time using the likes of Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn. It’s not hard to find some people on social networks, especially if they include all the necessary details on their job applications.

 

Employers can search by name, location, where you went to college or University and find you that way to do some extra background research to establish if you are who you say you are, and if you’re a good fit for the position. Let’s be honest, someone aged 19 applying for a job in a quiet office with employees aged 30 and over, to give an example, who loves a night out every week getting blind drunk with their friends on a regular basis might find that they’re passed over for someone who the firm thinks is a better fit professionally.

 

Numerous people have also found themselves in trouble with what they’ve posted online via social media. You only have to look at “joke” Tweets and statuses that have, in some cases, resulted in prison sentences or severe reprimands from the police to see just how easy it is for people to see what you post online, and employers – who admittedly won’t put you in prison – can take dim views on what you post, even if it’s Retweets of jokes made by friends.

 

This isn’t saying that you should become highly professional and abandon your social life and networks while looking for a job, but it may help your career to think about exactly what you’re posting online, who can see it, and what they might think.

 

A lot of job applications are made as a result of what they see on social networks, so they aren’t all bad from a career perspective. The likes of LinkedIn allow employers to post job vacancies and accept applications, while many other companies will post news about their available positions on Twitter or their Facebook page, linking through to full job descriptions on their own website.

 

Many people have actually managed to lose their jobs based on what they’ve put on social networks, showing that it’s not only hard to get one if you compromise your chances, but very easy to lose one by posting the wrong thing. If you were to post something along the lines of “another day in a boring job” and your Facebook friend of a boss were to see that, you could well find yourself called into the boss’ office first thing. Similarly, comments about your job, pay, colleagues, anything work-related, could land you in hot water.

 

Searching for jobs, and getting jobs, is hard enough at the best of times, and while we all might vent our frustrations socially with the aim of getting reassurance or help from our friends and family, sometimes posting your frustrations can only make things worse. Yes, the whole point of social media is to interact with your friends and let them know what you’re doing and how you’re feeling, but with times changing and employers becoming more tech savvy, everything you do online can – and will – be scrutinized.

 

I’ve heard stories from friends and colleagues who have come in and said that they missed out on a job because of a question they got asked in an interview about something they posted on Facebook. Others have said that a Tweet got them called in front of not only the boss, but the directors of the company to explain what they said.

 

So what advice can I give you? Continue to use your social media accounts, at the end of the day, they’re designed to be “social” accounts, but adjust your privacy settings if you’re going to be posting pictures of your drunken escapades and scantily clad holiday photos so that the boss can’t see them. Or, if you’re that worried, don’t include your boss as a friend!

 

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Telephone Applications That Get Results

Telephone Applications That Get Results

 

Many job searches like you will be pro-active in their job search, telephoning companies speculatively to gain employment. The speculative telephone application can be a great way for you to open new opportunities, as many other job searchers fail to complete or even attempt this easy job search tactic.

 

Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Shine

 

On average you will have around 5 minutes to sell yourself to the employer, and most job hunters mess this up by opening with a sentence asking them for a job! I know this sounds like the right technique to use, but it doesn’t work in most cases.

 

This is because the employer isn’t interested in you. And why should they be? They have never met and in most cases never heard of you until this first phone call. To be successful applying speculatively, you need to employ sale tactics to win job interviews, as explained in the new book  

The employer will only recruit you, if you can add value to their organisation which is why you have to open up your conversation stating what you can offer the employer – your unique selling point.

 Your Unique Selling Point

Hopefully you will have many selling points, what you need to do is write them all down. After this research the organisation you would like to work for and get an insight to their values, beliefs and mission. By understanding what the company value you can match this criteria to your selling points, with this knowledge you can open up your conversation stating what is important to you “helping others to achieve their goals” “making advancements in the medical field” “sharing knowledge to empower others” which through your research will also be important to the company.

 

This way you are speaking the employer’s language, once the employer is intrigued you continue to influence them by adding that you are telephoning to apply for the position, and how you would help the company achieve their goals/mission. “I’m telephoning today as I am interested in applying for a position as X in your company; by recruiting me I would XXXX…”

 

This section is together so the employer hasn’t the time to say “unfortunately we have no positions available” without them hearing your unique selling points. And if you become a valuable asset (you wow the organisation with your unique selling point) to the organisation they will have no choice but to interview you, as they will feel intrigued to find out more.

 In 3 Steps

  • Open with your unique selling point that matches the company values or mission
  • Follow this with, why you are telephoning the employer – to apply for a job
  • And finally without leaving a long gap – sell yourself in a quick paragraph summarising why the employer NEEDs you

You can learn how to influence interviewers on a higher level today by reading this newly released book – influencing the interview using psychology, nlp and hypnotic persuasion techniques

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Why Cant I Get a Job – I have the experience?

Why Can’t I Get a Job I have the Experience?

 

We can help you believe in yourself, boosting your confidence and increasing your motivation in Your Life, your Career and Your Future. The key to success is truly believing in yourself – answer this career coaching question:

What is your potential annual salary? £25,000, £50,000, £100,000?…More?  Even as an experience career professional you are missing out on big earnings.

If you know you have the capability to earn £50,000 but you find you are often rejected from employers, you know this is costing you. Take a £50,000 salary ÷ by 12 months = you are missing out on Over £4000 a month – that’s a lot of your money to give away

Why are you missing out on £4000 monthly salary? Because you know how to do your job, as this is your expertise but you don’t know the secrets to employment – this is our expertise.

On average it can take job hunters over 6 months (or £24,000 in potential earnings) to secure employment. How much would you pay to earn £4000 next month?

 

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TOP TIPS FOR JOB HUNTERS: the secrets of employment

When you are out of work your full-time job is to get reemployed. These are the 9 steps every job hunter needs to learn:

  • Find a career you will enjoy
  • Plan your job search plan – it’s all in the details!
  • Understand what the employer essential requirements
  • Target your application to the employers essential requirements
  • Overcome your nervous – boost your confidence
  • Get into the right frame of mind
  • Prepare your CV, Cover Letter and Application Form
  • Learn how to sell yourself  on the telephone and during a face to face interview
  • Find ways to improve your selling skills

Learn all this and more

Many job hunters have a state of mind where they are hopeful that things will turn out well, which will lead to a long stretch on the unemployment line. Even when you are highly employable, you need to prepare and plan your job hunting strategy. The secrets of employment will teach you all 9 steps and a little bit more.

For many job hunters, they already have the sector skills but not the job searching skills, the secrets of employment is a guide written by experienced careers advisors, designed to quickly support you into employment.

  • CV templates
  • CV Profiles and Job Duties
  • Cover Letter Templates

 

A big barrier to employment, especially for those job hunters who have not needed to job search over the past 10-20 years, is writing a targeted CV and Cover Letter, the CV template pack that comes free with the secrets of employment is full of templates, personal profiles and job descriptions designed to help you create a CV in minutes 

Job searchers need to know how to find hidden vacancies, to understand what the employer’s requirements are and more importantly you need to know how to sell yourself to an employer?

  • Interview questions and answers
  • How to generate ideas for your job application form
  • Different type of interviews and how to prepare for them
  • How find and apply for vacancies
  • How to complete job application forms

 

For most people nerves can get the better of us, there are many ways to overcome nerves, fears and phobias as well as techniques to create instant confidence, this is where the secrets of employment e-book is different to that of ordinary job search books, you will learn to reduce your nerves and increase your interview confidence using NLP and Coaching techniques

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How much would you be willing to pay to start a new £25,000, £50,000 or £100,000 job tomorrow? £500, £1000, £2000, more? Most job hunters spend on average 6 months job searching (6 months X your wage – average UK monthly wage £2500 = £15,000)

Between now and you starting employment, You are potentially losing £15,000 (or more) and that hurts, get a job sooner and start earning a higher wage, learn the secrets of securing employment today save yourself a large amount of missed income.

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Writing a CV – Questions and Answers

How to write a CV

For some CV writing is a big barrier to gaining employment.

We are often asked questions from our members on CV writing and how to prepare your CV.

A CV is an employer’s window into your life, you need your CV to stand out and represent you in the positive of ways.

Employment King will offer a FREE CV REVIEW to anyone who reads this article.

Most Common asked CV writing questions and answers

How many pages should my CV be on?

Employers often tell us that they only want to see one or two page CVs; your CV should be short and to the point, highlighting your relevant skills and qualities needed for the position you are applying for.

Do I need to send a covering letter with my CV?

We completed a piece of research earlier this year on sending covering letters with CVs, many employers said they expect a covering letter and some employers confirmed that they do not even look at CVs that are sent with out a covering letter.

 Should I record the education section near the top of the CV?

If you have recently completed your education especially when you have received a qualification needed for your job sector, then record this near the top of your CV (just under the personal profile section) as this is your main selling point, often graduate schemes recruit people with certain qualifications.

Do I need to add a career objective on my CV?

No, as your covering letter explains the position you are applying, you do need to target your CV to the position you are applying for.

Should I add references?

You can record “References available on request” as this will save space and you will be informed when the recruiter is requiring your references, this way you can inform your referees and give them a “heads-up”

What headings should be on my CV?

Contact details, personal profile, employment history, qualifications, hobbies and interests and references

How do I get a job with my CV?

The most useful of questions; first think about the job role, the employer and the skills and qualities needed for this position. If you were the employer what type of person would you need for this role? What qualities, skills and experiences would you be looking for? Once you know this (clues can be found in the job advert and on the job specification) you can target each CV to each job role giving you a higher then double the chance of securing a job interview.

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