Need Help with Your Career?

A cv is one of the most important document you will use in your job search. We work with you to make it show you off at your full potential. Getting your CV right gives you confidence at all the other stages of the job search and especially when you go into an interview.

Many people find writing a CV one of the hardest things about the job search so we sit down together in person or via Skype and build the best picture of you that really does reflect who you are and what you have to offer.

THIS PROGRAM WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO:

• Customise your CV for the job you are applying to
• Identify and organise your competencies
• Match your competencies with job specifications
• Highlight your strengths
• Allow your CV to tell your story

So you’ve got through the first stages of submitting your CV or application form and you have been called for interview. Being fully prepared for your interview will help you deal with any nervousness you might have, leave you confident and allow you to present yourself as an ideal candidate.

We will help you prepare for your interview, whether it is a traditional interview or a more structured, competency based interview. During this preparation session we will guide you to

• Research and practice interview questions relevant to the job you are apply for
• Practice the use of telling stories to demonstrate your competencies and personal qualities.
• Use your CV or application form to your best advantage
• Deal with difficult or unexpected questions
• Build rapport with your interviewer(s)
• Show your motivation and demonstrate your suitability for the job

We provide the opportunity to get some interview experience before your real interview. The interview will always based on a real application with a specific job in mind. We will video record a 20-30 minute interview and afterwards we look at how you can improve your chances in the real interview itself.

This session works particularly well after going through an Interview Preparation session, where you have already gone through a thorough preparation process.

A cover letter gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to your prospective employer and to tell the story of why you are the ideal candidate for the job. The aim is to make it memorable and personal. Your CV covers the facts but the cover letter shows your personality, passion and motivation. We will help you to write a cover letter to accompany your CV that ensures you get noticed.

Many employers are now using application forms rather than CVs as a way of accepting applications. Most of these are online and often ask a list of specific competency questions or ask you to write a personal statement, explaining your suitability for the job. Filling out these application forms can be a time consuming, daunting task – especially if you are new to it.

We can provide assistance in filling your application form including:

• Highlighting the important competencies that need to be included
• Identifying situations, events and responsibilities you have had that show your competencies
• Answering all questions -even those that don’t seem relevant to you
• Keeping to the word count for each answer
• Organising your answers to keep them to the point and make them easy to read

A personal statement is often required as part of your application to study at university or college. Employers may also require a personal statement as part of an application process. Unlike a CV a Personal Statement is in essay format and more personable in style.

You can use the Personal Statement to show off your strengths, and achievements and share your career aspirations. It is your chance to show how you are unique and how you are qualified.

We can work with you to write your Personal Statement to:

• Structure your Personal Statement so that it flows naturally and follows a logical order
• Tell your unique story and what you have to offer
• Express your interest in and passion for the job or study
• Present your relevant work experience and educational background

Having an up-to-date LinkedIn profile with a photo is one of the more important tools in a job hunt. It displays your skills, allows you to show off your achievements, and get connected. Employers expect you to have a LinkedIn Profile and often check it when they get your application.

We can help you to build an impactful, credible and targeted digital profile and personal brand.

Not sure what your next step is? Through our coaching program, you can explore the possibilities and work out where you want to go next in your career.

THIS PROGRAMME WILL:

• Help you stand back and examine your career in an objective way
• Support you in identifying and researching new directions
• Help you to consider the big picture of your life including your work-life balance and long term vision
• Give you specific action plans to enable you pursue objectives