your key to standing out in the employment race

your key to standing out in the employment race

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What bought you here?

• You have had difficulty in finding appropriate employment?• You have been searching for a job but have been

unsuccessful?• A tough job market?• No responses to your applications?• You are not sure where you are going in with your career?• It is just really difficult?

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Why beyondedu.me?

• We have found that people lack the knowledge of what it takes to stand out and be successful in applying for a position

• Some people lack the confidence required to succeed in attaining a job• Graduates / students often do not know how to apply for jobs

or understand the interview cycle• Universities do not provide the info on

the ins-and-outs of job hunting• There are few coaching / mentoring services aimed to students

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What’s our goal?

To help you succeed

To give you the knowledge and skills to standout in a competitive market

To provide ongoing support when required throughout your career development

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Recruitment lifecycle(numbers of course grow step by step)

Candidate applies

Candidates shortlisted

Initial interview with

recruiter

1st interview with employer

2nd (or more) interviews

Job offer

Branch / sometimes happens: Meet the

team

Reference check

Negotiate salary

Contract signing

Commence new role

3 month (or greater) probation

periodPosition

advertised

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Recruitment lifecycle

Position advertised

Candidate applies

Candidates shortlisted

Initial interview with

recruiter

1st interview with employer

2nd (or more) interviews

Job offer

Branch / sometimes happens:

Meet the team

Reference check

Negotiate salary

Contract signing

Commence new role

3 month (or greater) probation

period

or

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Recruitment lifecycle

Position advertised

Candidate applies

Candidates shortlisted

Initial interview with

recruiter

1st interview with employer

2nd (or more) interviews Job offer

Branch / sometimes happens:

Meet the team

Reference check

Negotiate salary

Contract signing

Commence new role

3 month (or greater) probation

period

or

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Recruitment lifecycle

Position advertised

Candidate applies

Candidates shortlisted

Initial interview with

recruiter

1st interview with employer

2nd (or more) interviews Job offer

Branch / sometimes happens:

Meet the team

Reference check

Negotiate salary

Contract signing

Commence new role

3 month (or greater) probation

period

or

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The do’s and don’ts when applying for a role

do’s• Have a standout CV

• Read the ad

• Ask yourself: do I have the skills?

• Tailor your cover letter and CV for each position you apply for

• If given the opportunity, write a friendly sentence in your application email highlighting your enthusiasm

• Submit your application on time

• If you have not had feedback in 2 – 3 days, call the company / recruiter to enquire

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The do’s and don’ts when applying for a role

don’ts• Waste people’s time

• Submit an application without actually thinking about what / why you’re applying

• Jeopardise your next opportunity

• Be too informal

• Have poor grammar or incorrect

• Assume you have not been considered because you have not had feedback — proactive is good!

• Become despondent

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The successful applicant…

… will ask the following prior to your interview…

• Whether there is a job description

• What the interview process will be

• Who you will be meeting

• What is the salary range

• Where the interview will be located

• Who is the best person to contact if you have any questions

… consider the following before the interview

• What should I wear

• Do I need to bring anything with me

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The successful applicant…

…will

• Know how to get to the interview location

• Know how long it will take you to get there

• Research the company and the market/s in which it operates

• Prep before interview — role play if necessary

• Think about—using the job description — the questions you will be asked

• Arrive a little early — but not too early

• Always call if you think you will be late

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The successful applicant…

…will considering the following essential elements of interview etiquette

• Personal hygiene

• Dress accordingly

• Body adornment

• Manners

• Speaking

• Interview responses

• Enthusiasm

• Next steps

• Farewell

• Leaving

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What not to do in an interview

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What not to do in an interview

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The unsuccessful applicant…

• Review the attributes of a successful applicant

• Ask: what did I do correctly / incorrectly?

• Endeavour to get feedback

• Ask: how can I improve?

• Prepare more next time

• Don’t be despondent—remain motivated

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Accepting the job offer

• You will be reference checked

• Agree to salary and start date

• Be upfront and honest regarding any planned holidays — it is always best to do this before the contract is signed

• Don’t ask for more salary after you have accepted the position

• Letter of offer / contract signed

• Remember the 3 month probationary period

• Be excited!

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You as a brand

Social media

• Be aware that prospective employers may look at your Facebook profile

• Review privacy settings and / or content

• LinkedIn

• If you don’t have an account, create one!

• At a minimum, include your previous experience and education.

• Ideally, provide a brief overview of yourself and a short description the your responsibilities and achievements in any previous roles.

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My advice to you for when you start out

• Nice is important

• Remain apolitical

• Punctuality

• Go the extra mile

• Have the ‘right attitude’

• Avoid compromising situations

• Always act with integrity

• Laziness loses

• Ask for help

• Smile

now you know the key. Just use it!