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Interview prep
Brush up on interview technique
Get recent book to pick up on new questions techniques & research
Prepare answers for usual questions for the role you are applying for
Prep questions to ask them - Not what is salary? And when will I hear?
Prepare for competency based interviews
STAR
- Situaton
- Task
- Action
- Result
Prepare example answers structured around STAR
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Prep for difficult questions
Where do you plan to be in 5 years?
Why are you leaving?
How would your colleagues describe you?
What makes you laugh/angry/motivated? etc
What is your biggest fault?
Don't say "I can be too much of a perfectionist" this is old and too well known to be seen as honest
Day before & on the day
Suit ready
Decide on accessories - watch, jewellery
Car in good condition to avoid breakdowns
Sat Nav updated, maps printed
Know where you are parking
Change for parking
Reading done on company
Print JD and your CV
If applicable: take along good feedback, examples of work, portfolio
Mobile phone
Details of who to ask for at reception
Contact numbers of recruiter and interviewer if applicable
Social Media and Linkedin
Sign up for job alerts
Upgrade to job seeker account on linkedin
Update profile put on job seeker badge
Recommendations
Latest position
Skills
Certifications
Awards
Publications
Consider using linkedin inMessages
Follow companies of interest
Ask ex colleagues and line managers for recommendations
Update profile put on job seeker badge
Useful resources
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How to Write a Brilliant CV
Webpages
Best practice in building and motivating teams
The Work Breakdown Structure for Finding a Job
Effective communication
How to delegate
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CV upload and Recruitment website profiles done
CV updated
Spelling & grammar
Check dates for roles
Check interests
Latest position
Skills
Certifications
Awards
Metrics e.g. % improvement halved time to x
Recruitment sites chosen
Decide on your job requirements
Identify gaps and decide plan to resolve issues
Review job descriptions
Sign-up for courses
Volunteer
Reading
Checklist
Responsibilities
Company culture
Location
Industry
Company profile
size
turnover
FTSE
Salary & benefits
Engage your Network
Contact recruiters you have used before
Contact preview line managers/ managers
Contact ex-colleagues
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