Posts Tagged ‘interviews’
Employment Zone Part Two: What employers want
April 7th, 2010
Posted in Work Experience
If the thought of finding a job and, even worse, being interviewed for a job is making your stomach somersault; then never fear, the experts from Birmingham City University Employment Zone are here to help, once again…
Is it about turning on the charm during an interview? Including every last qualification on your CV? Or simply “being yourself”? Confused? I know I am.
When it comes to what type of person organisations are looking for, we asked Marcus what he thought employers want from their employees:
“No doubt, people would have heard about ‘transferable skills’ and this is really what employers are looking for. For example, communication skills, using your initiative, problem solving, working well as part of a team etc – not a lot of people realise they have these.
“They love work experience. Use it as evidence for the skills required and business acumen. Above all they want passion and drive. If you show this in your application and interview you are on to a winner!”
Podcast: Pitch’s Ollie Purdom gives recruiting tips
March 2nd, 2010
Posted in Media
Recruitment expert Ollie Purdom of Pitch Consultants tells The Grade his tips on impressing employers. Ollie, Pitch’s director, also reminded us of Birmingham’s increasing revitalisation as a city for living and working.
Download or listen to the podcast below to find out what Ollie says will help you get your foot on the ladder in the industry you are aiming to enter.
What should you wear at your job interview?
February 16th, 2010
Posted in The Fun Stuff
At an interview, you have to present yourself as the best person for the job. You can throw a good CV at them. You can respond with perfect answers. You can be confidence personified, but if you do not turn up looking the part, then you can kiss good bye all your hard work.
Think about it, it’s the easiest part of the interview. Knowing how to dress is child’s play. But it goes a long way.
All you have to do is follow these simple steps, and you are part of the way there already:
For men:
- Have a shower and a shave, cleanliness is very important.
- Choose a classic cut suit, your interviewers are not interested in a fashion statement.
- Iron your shirt; pick out a tie that matches.
- Keep the colours sombre, so the interviewer can concentrate on you.
- Shine your shoes.
Interview Tips…
January 14th, 2010
Posted in The Fun Stuff
Interviews… The very word can strike fear in some. So luckily for you, we are here to help you through, step by step.
Research the company
There is absolutely no point going to an interview if you know nothing about the company in which you have applied to. Turning up at Burger King and asking for a Mc Flurry is hardly going to impress, so why would your future boss be?
Having been asked to an interview must mean you impressed on your initial application, so return to what you know and the research you conducted before applying for the position. Exactly what does the company do, produce (if anything) and who is their primary target audience?
Looking at recent clients or projects can help identify key trends in the organisation and give you an insight into what they are looking for or hoping to achieve in the future.
