Qualification-information-profiles-for-eu-and-international-2014-qualifications.pdf. Job interview nerves: top tips on how to keep your cool. Jo Thurman: 'If you get the "shakes", find a quiet place to calm yourself down.' Photograph: Alamy Skype interviews are actually better for nervous interviewees: They mean you can sit on your hands to stop showing that you're shaking. However, it can sometimes be quite unsettling doing interviews over Skype, particularly if there's a time delay and you end up talking over each other. A good method of conquering your nerves for Skype interviews is to get a friend or family member to record you while you practice. David Press, chief executive of Proceed UK If you get the shakes, find a quiet place to calm yourself down: Take several deep breaths. Researching the interviewer on LinkedIn will only show that you are being diligent in your preparation: It's great that you can now find out about the career path and professional interests of the people you are meeting.
Jo Thurman, regional director of Personal Career Management Judy Hirsh, a yoga teacher in north London and south India. CV templates to fit every stage of your career. Here's a selection of CV templates to help your job application stand out. Photograph: Alamy Every jobseeker, no matter how experienced, needs to make a great first impression with their CV. But starting the writing process can be tricky – how do you know what format would suit your career choice? What do recruiters find easy to read? Graduate or first-jobber? If you have recently qualified, either as a postgraduate or in further education, a qualification-style CV is for you.
Don't be tempted to rely on a good grade, though. Download the qualifications-based template. Going for promotion? This CV type used to be the most common, as it favoured individuals that had progressed their career in one sector and possibly with one main employer. If you are continuing to climb the career ladder in the same industry or with the same organisation this CV template is for you.
Download the reverse chronology-based template. Changing career? Download the skills-based template. Freestyle guru or consultant? Three excellent cover letter examples. Here's our essential guide on how to write cover letters. Photograph: Alamy The first thing a potential employer sees in your job application is the cover letter. This doesn't just support your CV – it's an opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd and persuade the recruiter to put you through to the next round.
Be wary of spending hours on perfecting your CV at the expense of your cover letter. 1. This is ideal for sectors such as business, law, accountancy and retail. Dear Mr Black,Please find enclosed my CV in application for the post advertised in the Guardian on 30 November.The nature of my degree course has prepared me for this position. 2. This may vary according to the nature of the organisation and the industry you're applying to. Dear Mr Brown,I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies in your company. 3.
We've used the example of a copywriter but you can adapt it for your profession. Dear Ms Green,· Confused by commas? Other helpful resources. How to write a CV when you lack direct work experience. Don't let a lack of work experience put you off applying for a role where otherwise you meet most of the requirements. Instead, make the most of your other qualities: your skills, attitude, potential and enthusiasm. Identify what qualifies you for the role It isn't only paid experience that counts. Voluntary or community involvement, work placements, coursework, personal projects and extracurricular activities can all be highlighted to show your suitability. Think from the employer's perspective – decide on the most interesting factors, where you have used relevant skills, and then make these prominent on your CV.
For instance, this graduate CV highlights education and training, including achievements and endorsements, while this CV demonstrates how to emphasise project work above less relevant work experience. Make yourself irresistible to an employer One of the hardest things to do convincingly on a CV is to convey desirable personality traits. Speak the same language.
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