job hunting for chinese school and college students

Finding a job after collegeA students guide to recruitment

Presented by: John Duffield

Today’s topics…1. What's next after college?2. What are your choices?3. Where do you start?4. How do you develop a CV.5. Getting a job interview6. The job interview?7. Follow up.8. Do’s and Don’ts.9. Information and templates.

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What’s next after college?

Studies are over what now?Looking for a job.What type of job is for you?How do you find this job?

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What’s next after college?

Research the job market.Evaluate your ‘KSA’.Knowledge;Skills;Attitude;

Spend time preparing your CV.

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What are your choices?

Decide on what you are good at.Understand how your KSA can benefit you in finding a job.Start thinking about the type of job you would like to have.Sometimes your first job is not your ideal job?

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What are your choices?

You can find any job?Or you can find the job you really want…This takes research, preparation, and dedication.

Are you prepared to find the job you really want?

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Where do you start?

Finding a job is your main focus.You must ensure you are fully prepared for every interview that you attend.This means research.

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Steps to finding a good job

1. Undertake a review of your KSA.

2. Understanding and developing your employability skills.

3. Developing a good CV.

4. Developing cover letters.

5. Researching the job market.

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KSA review - knowledgeWhat knowledge do you have that employers are looking for?

What did you learn at college?How can you demonstrate this?Are employers looking for this?

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KSA review - skillsWhat skills do you have that employers are looking for?

Do the skills you have match the job?

Are your skills transferable job to job?

If your skills are limited, make them unlimited!

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KSA review - attitudeYour attitude determines your altitude … how high you fly.

Attitude is everything.If you have a positive attitude you can achieve many things…

This includes finding the right job!You will not get a job with a bad attitude.

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Developing a CV…Why have a CV?A CV gets the interview.How you perform at the interview gets you the job!

What should be on your CV…

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What should be on a CVTime spent developing a good CV is time well spent.

What should be on your CV?1. Personal statement

2. Your skills

3. Your education

4. Hobbies and interests

5. Employment history

6. References

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Developing a CV…Customize your CV for each job.For each job match your skills to this job on your CV.

Make sure you remember everything on your CV.

Print as many CV’s as you need for the people interviewing you.

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Cover letters…What are cover letters?Why do I need a cover letter?Cover letters tell the employer that the skills you have match the job.

Cover letters indicate your KSA.Customize each cover letter for each job.

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Getting a job interviewWhy have a CV?A CV gets the interview.How you perform at the interview gets you the job!

What should be on your CV…

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Getting a job interviewDevelop a system that identifies available jobs.

Attend every employer event.Apply for the jobs that match your KSA.

Know everything about your KSAAlways have your CV with you.Look professional.

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Before the job interviewResearch the company…Find their websiteWhat do they do?What is their operation?What is the size of the company?What departments do they have?What is the latest news on them?

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Before the job interviewResearch the job opportunity…What is the job all about?Ask for a job description before the interview.

Match your KSA to the requirements of the job.

Make a list demonstrating your skills to give out at the interview.

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Before the job interviewMake sure you are fully prepared…You know about the company…You know what they do…You know what the job is all about…You can demonstrate how your KSA matches the requirements of the job…

You have your questions prepared….

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The job interviewMake sure you are on time.You never get a second chance to make a first impression!

30 seconds is all it takes…Dress well and look professional.Relax and be confident.Remember research and preparation

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The job interviewMake sure you have a notepad and pen, be prepared to make notes.

Give out as many CV’s as required.Ask questions about the company from your research.

Ask questions about their ideal person.What other questions should you ask?Make sure you get their name cards…

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The job interviewBe prepared to answer questions like…Why do you think you are right for this job?

What skills do you have that can benefit our company?

How much money do you want?Why should we offer YOU this job?

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After the job interviewAfter the job interview is very important.How can you stand out from the crowd?How can they remember you?

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Follow upUsing the name card you got at the interview…Write a short email to the person that interviewed you…

Write the email the day after the interview.

Thank him/her for their time and restate your interest in the role.

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Do’s and Don’tsAlways do your research.Don’t go to interviews empty handed.Always be on time.Always carry a note book and pen..This shows you are interested enough to take notes.

Always look professional.Do your homework.

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Good luck in finding your ideal job!27

Thank you for attending this session…

Questions?

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