This document provides guidance on job searching and the interview process. It discusses evaluating your current job situation and determining if a move is the right choice. Key factors to consider for new roles include company culture, career development opportunities, projects, colleagues, location, hours, title, compensation, and benefits. The document recommends researching target companies and networking to find opportunities. It provides tips for strong interview preparation, making a positive impression, demonstrating your strengths, and following up appropriately after the interview.
2. Do you need a career change…
• Can your issues be resolved by approaching your line manager?
• Could your find what you are looking for with an internal move?
• Would your progression genuinely be better managed elsewhere?
• Will moving bring you closer to what you want?
• Does what you are looking for actually exist?
• Correctly positioned?
• Evaluate risk…
3. What’s important…
Essential
• Culture
• Development
• Projects
• People
• Location
• Hours
• Job Title
• £Money (Contract)
Desirable
• Company benefits
• Pension contribution
• Holidays entitlement
• Flexible working
• IT
• Locality of work/projects
• International opportunities
• Easy life
4. How to get started…
Consult or not to consult…
• Are you in demand?
• Do you have the contacts and market knowledge?
• Who do you feel is best placed to make initial introductions?
• How will confidentiality be preserved and controlled?
• £Negotiation
5. Who to target…
• Research
• Recommendations
• Reputation
• New set ups / New Regional Offices / New Divisions
• Consultancies / Contractors / End Users / Public Sector / FM Providers
• Acquisitions / mergers
7. How to standout from the crowd…
• Dress formally
• Research the company beforehand
• Research the interviewer
• Allow adequate time for the journey
• Read your own CV
• Have some spare change if driving and expecting to park
• Prepare examples of work
• Be prepared to back up any claims
• Use your network for intelligence
8. Successful interviewing…
Are you planning to demonstrate the following: -
• Worth investing in
• Technically capable of performing duties
• Drive / ambition / energy
• Value for money
• Genuine reasons for moving
• Interests aligned
• Able to build solid business relationships
• Reliable
• Willing to learn
9. Interview tips…
• Sit comfortably and relax
• Accept a drink upon arrival if offered
• Take a folder in with you with notes / reminders – it’s not an exam
• It’s okay not to know the answer to everything, focus on what you
know and show a keen attitude to learn what you don’t
• Show an interest in the interviewers career and ask why they work
there, what attracted them to join and resulted in success
• Be prepared to talk about money
11. Complete the job…
• Ask the interviewer if they have any reservations? If they do you have
the opportunity to address them directly then and there
• Be clear on the next stage of the process
• Agree a timescale to ensure the process is time bound
• Take a business card and follow the interview up with a courtesy
email
• Ensure any new communication or follow up exercises are completed
promptly
• If given reference information be sure they are aware
• Don’t be afraid to ask for a 2nd or 3rd meeting if unsure
