In the current economic climate many of our clients are re-considering their careers and need help to plan the way forward.
You may be looking to:
Many of our clients are finding that their job applications are not gaining them interviews or they need support in writing their supporting statement.
There are four stages in the job search cycle and these are:
This is the fifth and final stage of helping you settle into your new job.
Here are some top tips to help you gain an interview.
Completing an Application Form
CV Writing
As part of any application process, you may be asked to send a CV.
Here are some top tips
Ensure you use keywords; these are words or short phrases that relate to requirements for a specific job. You can determine keywords or short phrases by reading through the job description and person specification. Some organisations and hiring managers may use keywords or short phrases to shortlist candidates for interview.
Many organisations also use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to find the most relevant candidates. An ATS automatically scans CVs for specific keywords and flags the CVs/ applications that clearly include information similar to what the company is looking for.
Whether you are preparing an application form, writing a CV or both do get a friend or family member to read through your finished document.
Stirling Careers Consultancy can help you with writing your CV and preparing your supporting statement to ensure you maximise your opportunity to get an interview.
For a chance to have a free initial 20-minute consultation with an experienced qualified impartial and independent careers adviser please call Alistair Stirling on 0790 461 4946 or Email us at info@stirlingcareersconsultancy.co.uk or contact us via our details above or below.
We look forward to hearing from you.