Interview Tip Use Examples to Demonstrate Your Experience

Interview Tip Use Examples to Demonstrate Your Experience So you have sent off your documents, waited patiently and finally you get summoned for an interview, well done! This is when the fun starts and you now have to think tactically to ensure you are offered the job after all interviews have been done. You will now have to show that you are the right stuff for the job, by demonstrating you have what it takes to be an absolute success in the position you are now interviewing for. The 4 step formula: Strive to qualify and clarify the interviewers question, basically questioning the question without being rude. Answer the question asked with confidence and by telling the manager that you possess the qualities, skills, character, staying power, discipline etc to perform in this role and to get the job done well. Demonstrate that you have done it in the past by giving examples or even case studies. It’s all well and good to say you can do something but unless you have a real life experience to tell, you are not being very credible. Check and make sure you have given a satisfactory answer and that the interviewer is comfortable with your reply. It is a common mistake to misunderstand a question and answer something completely different. In order to avoid this you have to verify that you answered correctly. Example answer “Right you would like to know about X. This is a very good question and thanks for asking it. I can certainly perform Y tasks based on the fact that I have repeatedly done Z and excelled. For instance, in my previous role I ran into a challenging situation where I first did A and then turned to doing B because of my knowledge and experience of Y and Z. Was that a clear answer to your question? Hope you can see clearly how having the ability and experience of going through a challenge like that would make me a ideal addition to your team?” Real life answer “Right you would like to know if I am able to manage and sell to key accounts. This is a very good question and thanks for asking it. I can manage and sell to key accounts based on the fact that I have repeatedly done managed some of the largest accounts at my last job and my sales figures were 130% on target overall. For instance, in my previous role I ran into a challenging situation with a client asking for our full attention. I first recruited 3 more consultants and then turned to outsourcing our technology activities because of my knowledge and experience of offshoring and international virtual organizations. Was that a clear answer to your question? Hope you can see clearly how having the ability and experience of going through a challenge like that would make me a ideal addition to your team?” Conclusion The words “for example” is one of the most vital phrases you can use in your job interview. Try to embed it to every answer you give and it should become second nature for you. Just like case studies are vital when pitching a client in the business world, the more examples you can give of specific situations where you have showed the qualities that the interviewer is looking for â€" the more likely you will be the one picked for the job offer. Related: Interview Tip: Tell Stories, Not Answers. Image: Shutterstock

How to Prepare a CFO Resume?

How to Prepare a CFO Resume?CFO resume examples are used by the executive recruiters to help in making the CFO resume. These resume examples give the employers and hiring managers the necessary data about the kind of person they are hiring for the CEO job or a CEO candidate. You can get an example from the internet, at the office or you can get it personally from your superior.There are certain important points that have to be taken care of while preparing the CFO resume, for example, choosing the correct name of the CEO, putting down the experience and expertise of the CEO in the CFO resume. Here are some tips that will help you prepare a perfect resume for the CEO position.Most important is selecting the correct name of the CEO. It is advisable to choose a strong and unique name that can be easily remembered. People should not just go for the shortest name or a name which does not suit them. They should take the time to research and select a name that suits them. The CV also needs to tell about the expertise and experience of the CEO.Other than this, the CFO resume should highlight all the good things of the CEO. There is no need to mention everything about the CEO but, if the employer's request, there are certain features which they should highlight in the resume. Besides, there should be ample amount of space to add about other business contacts that can be helpful in future.The next thing that needs to be kept in mind while preparing the CFO resume is to make sure that the company that you are applying for is not a company which is not well known. Since the process of selection is a competitive one, the fact that the business is not known can be put down in the resume. The CEO CV should not only show about the skills and experience of the CEO but it must also contain about the most recent achievements of the company in the past few years.While preparing the CFO resume, you need to know that the time is running out and the employer does not want to wait for the hiring process to be completed. The next few paragraphs which are to be added must be explained as quickly as possible and then the right applicant will be selected.When the applicants are being interviewed for the CEO position, the next aspect which needs to be mentioned in the CFO resume is the performance of the CEO in terms of his contribution towards the success of the company. He must have worked hard to transform the company from being an unknown organization to the most prominent company in the industry.After the CFO resume has been prepared, it should be presented before the hiring managers. You need to provide them with the list of the most recent achievements of the company and also the recent activities in which the CEO has played a significant role. You need to present the CEO CV in a manner in which it will be easy for the hiring manager to read and understand the CV.

Media Club next session Wednesday 7 November, 5.15-6.30pm, room 5.4 University of Manchester Careers Blog

Media Club next session Wednesday 7 November, 5.15-6.30pm, room 5.4 University of Manchester Careers Blog We are delighted that Helen Tonge, Managing Director and Executive Producer of Title Role Production is able to join us for our next Media Club session. Title Role make a range of quality programmes. Recent ones are Jeremy Bamber: crimes that shook Britain; The Consumer Police; The Baker Street Robbery and The Great Train Robbery. More details are on their website http://www.titlerole.co.uk/ Helen will be telling us about her work, how she got started in her career and providing some valuable insights. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the television industry, the importance of independent television production companies, and gain an understanding of the different roles in television and how to get started in the industry. To reserve a place for this event, register click on the link for CareersLink https://www.myinterfase.com/manchester/event_view.aspx?token=JPAmQLPblpB6X7eAHB3aEg%3d%3d” All Media

Want to boost your professional networks try these! University of Manchester Careers Blog

Want to boost your professional networks try these! University of Manchester Careers Blog Following on from the networking sessions at International Students Careers Week, last week, I thought I would share details of the professional and global networking opportunities that were mentioned. Some are exclusively for international students, some specific to career specialisms or interests, and some quite generic. Based upon the Global Graduates into Global Leaders report, however, it is fair to say that growing your global professional networks can help you to boost your potential for career development and progression, so take a look and see which networks you could explore: NEW!     Connecting global talent to international employers The Universum Talent Network For international students at targeted UK universities, this is a new network to help to put you in touch with global recruiters. You can also find out more about how you match organisations requirements. International students at The University of Manchester have been invited to join. The network is new and growing, but so far there has been particular interest from Asian recruiters. Register online at: www.universumtalentnetworks.com/uk Network with international alumni The India Manchester Graduate Network   The China Manchester Graduate Network These are two LinkedIn groups that the Careers Service set up to allow students with an interest in India/ China to network online with alumni/fellow students from or in these countries. Typically the networks members are nationals of their home country, but not exclusively. If you would like to network with Indian/Chinese and other alummni now based in these countries or around the world, why not take a look.   If you join LinkedIn and set up a profile for yourself (all free) you can search for both of these under Groups and request to join. If you are new to LinkedIn find out more at:  www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/findingwork/networking/ Looking beyond India and China? The University of Manchester Alumni Association Although we currently do not have specific networks for other countries just yet, we do have an excellent LinkedIn group for The University of Manchester Alumni Association. There are sub-groups for certain countries / regions, and there are many international members in the main group. Tip view the members and add a country of interest to the search box to see what comes out. Remember, though, that alumni are on these groups for various reasons (professional, social, career change) so if you are seeking to network with anyone, professionalism will be key. Networks for entrepreneurs The TiE network A global network for entrepreneurs but with local Chapters where you can attend events, network, find a mentor and more. There is a Manchester Chapter,   who have run events with The Business School in the past too. Student membership is low cost and worth exploring. www.tie.org Professional bodies Find out about you can become a student member of the relevant professional body for your profession/ career interests. Many have student membership rates. Joining these bodies give you the chance to attend local events, meet professionals, find a mentor (or sometimes even be allocated one), and generally boost your career and sector knowledge. Dont wait to be invited, contact them and see what you can tap into. Some professional bodies do careers talks and insight days for students too. For those we hear about we put them onto Careerslink, but some we dont, so get onto their site in case there is one coming up. You can find out about all professional bodies in the UK at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_professional_associations_in_the_United_Kingdom   (some are also connecting to their international counterparts or setting up branches in other countries too check their sites). Other global professional networks and Im sure there are more! Hre are a few that I have come across: Engineering forum of Nigerians a network for professional and student engineers from Nigeria currently in the UK. One of their organisers was a Manchester graduate from Nigeria when I met them last, and they confirmed that they welcome student members and offer great support. Look them up at: www.efn.org.uk   (its only £15). UK India Business Council Next Generation   The Next Generation division of UKIBC is all about a networking platform for the next generation of business leaders/entrepreneurs with a UK/India perspective. They have special rates for students and offer events and online networking provision. Explore at:  www.ukibc.com/business-services/ukibc_programmes/next_generation/ NEW!   Silu.com for the China job market Another new online network this one is targeted at professionals and students with an interest in China. Containing career opportunities, useful information on the job market and more besides, this network allows you to find out more about the graduate job market for Chinese returners. Again, free to join. This site is a sister site to e-financialcareers.com for those budding financiers!   some of you will have met Carina from Silu at last weeks panel.   http://mkt.silu.com/cds/ Networks for international returners If you are planning to return to your home country after graduation and will be job hunting, dont forget the networks for returners. You may even be able to join them early? The British Council usually have a network in countries, and can also provide e-shots and job fair details.   Look for the alumni pages of the British Councils website in your home country.   British Council offices are increasingly doing more to support international returners. For example, last year (Feb. 2012) the British Council Pakistan collaborated on a graduate job fair with Pakistan recruiters here on campus. This year (Feb 2013) there will be a job fair in Pakistan for UK returners too. The Association of British Scholars India This organisation has regional chapters and is a good starting point for Indian graduates returning to India. http://www.abs-india.org All International

Resume Writing Template - How to Use One to Create Your Own

Resume Writing Template - How to Use One to Create Your OwnDo you know how to create a resume online? Resume writing templates are a very helpful tool in creating the right resume for your needs. This tool will help you in writing a good resume that will surely catch the attention of the employer.Using a writing template online will help you in not only getting a resume that has a professional look but also will help you make it more attractive. When creating your resume, using a template can help you because you can choose the fonts, colors and the layout.A writing template will give you a very easy and fast way to create your resume. All you need to do is to choose the best templates that suits your needs.You need to think of what you want to write on your resume because you need to make it professional look so that you can get a good job. To do this, you need to get some templates that best suits your requirements. Once you find them, you need to read them and review them and make any changes that you think you need to make.There are many different types of templates available online. One of the best ones you can use is the one created by JobGlass. It is very user friendly and will help you in creating a resume that you think will be suitable for your needs.You will be able to use this template to create a resume that is made according to your needs. It will also help you in making a resume that you think will be suitable for the requirements of the employer.Using a template will help you a lot in saving time. Once you start working with a template, you will find that you will be able to write your resume faster. You will be able to cut down the time spent in creating the resume because you can easily change the font, the color and the layout.If you are looking for a tool that will help you in creating a resume, this is it. The faster you work with it, the faster you will be able to get a great job that you always wanted. So, if you have not created a resume yet, do not worry; using a template is one of the best ways you can do it.

Executive Job Seekers Are you a Dinosaur

Executive Job Seekers â€" Are you a Dinosaur Executives Job Seekers â€" Are you a Dinosaur? You can be spotted a mile away. Job-seeking dinosaurs. And you come in all generations, genders and cultures. Now, I’m sure none of you reading this are dinosaurs but if any of your friends say the following phrases, then break the news to them gently: “If you hear of a job that I’d be a fit for, then call me.” “Let’s do coffee sometime. I’m looking for a new gig.” “What do you think I should do next?” “I’m looking for a challenging position that leverages my skills in…” “I don’t know anybody, so can you introduce me to your network?” “I’ll send you my résumé. Will you look at it and recommend jobs you might know of?” “After I get my MBA, I’m going to go get a bigger job.” “There aren’t any good jobs posted. I’ll know it when I see it.” “I’ve applied three times to company and they never get back to me. How inconsiderate.” “I don’t get that social media stuff for job searching. It’s a waste of time so I’ll just focus on strong face-to-face connecting.” “I’ll reconnect with some headhunters I used to know.” Welcome to the new era of job search. Regardless if you are looking within your current company or in other companies, today’s competitive field for executive positions requires new techniques. The calculators moved to Excel, typewriters to WORD, mailed résumés and cover letters are now submitted through online tools, and the game has changing massively in the past two years! You need to get current and stay current since the hiring practices will change even more rapidly in the next 5 years. Amazingly, there are so many online articles and tools to help you that it may be overwhelming. But how many hours have you invested in yourself by reading some? Basic reading should be the LinkedIn tutorials and multiple résumé websites who can help get your résumé up to date. But go beyond and re-tool yourself now. From your attitude to your preparation and all the way through applying and interviewing. While my upcoming book “Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era” will coach you through every step, here is one immediate action for you: Build a high quality, 100% complete LinkedIn profile. I recently coached Robert, a job seeker, and asked him if his profile was at 100%, which he promptly replied “yes”. And it was by LinkedIn’s measurement but it was terrible! It had a goofy picture, his full résumé was not detailed within each section, no powerful introduction, and only one endorsement. On most LinkedIn profiles, I learn about their prior job description or see industry acronyms, but don’t get an at-a-glance understanding of their skills they can bring to me, a hiring manager! Rule #1: If you’re not on LinkedIn, you don’t exist to recruiters and hiring managers. And when I say “recruiter”, many companies have in-house recruiters who do the primary searches and screens of candidates. They are fluent in LinkedIn. Rule #2: If your LinkedIn profile is poor or inaccurate OR embellishes the truth, you could be knocked out of the running. There is so much more you need to learn as job seekers and it’s all at your fingertips (and quite fun, too!). I have been working for Fortune 500’s for 30+ years and have had to work hard to keep up with the current and important job search approaches. As a result, I have invented some new, proprietary best practices and tools. Invest in yourself! Hire a coach, read, mirror great examples that are free on the web (résumés and cover letters) and much more. Best of luck!

Going It Alone - Starting Your Own Business - CareerAlley

Going It Alone - Starting Your Own Business - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Have you ever thought of having your own business? It is not as scary as it might seem so long as you go about it the right way, take advice and be prepared to work at it. But first: source You Need a Business Idea! Here are a few questions you could ask yourself: When I was young, just finished my education, with the world at my feet given no barriers, what did I want to be, do or have? What are my hobbies? Music, sport, art, animals, figures, history, reading, walking the list is endless. You are more likely to succeed, if you are passionate about what you are doing. What is my consuming desire in life? Dont say its money. What would I do with that money? Lucky are those who can turn their hobby into a means of earning a living, and who love what they do. You may have to compromise. You would probably have to look for a mundane job while you prepare for what you really want to do. You could find employment in the same field, which would give you insight, and which might lead to further avenues and better things. At the very least, you will be lifted into positive thoughts and a pathway to follow. And you will have an AIM in life. Starting your own business isnt for the faint of heart. Its stressful and pretty much demands your complete focus. On the plus side, it can also be a fulfilling experience professionally and personally. Entrepreneur.com You may come up with several ideas, which is no problem. You will just have to decide on which one you think you would like to go with, and then be prepared to go through a structured process to discover whether your idea could work or not. Clients often ask me if I think their business will work. My answer is always the same: If you really want to succeed, then your business will prosper. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Business Planning. This isnt a scary exercise you just need to take one step at a time, and the most important part of a business plan, is Research. You dont want to reinvent the wheel you need to learn from other peoples mistakes. And you need to do this in a structured way, examining not only the obvious things like prices, but also other parameters. The most important activity in business is Marketing, which means studying how others in your chosen field market themselves, and the type of customers they are targeting. And as an offshoot of your research, you will discover the value of networking with those in your field, to the mutual benefit of everybody. You will plan how to treat your resources, by cultivating your customers and looking after your staff. source Keeping Accounts. This is a vital exercise, and can be rewarding, if you go about it the right way. You will learn to make informed forecasts of sales and expenses, which as time goes by and you revisit your plan annually, will become increasingly meaningful. You will do what-if analyses and produce workable cash-flow forecasts, so that you dont run out of money at vital times. A business plan is one of the important things you should have, helping you to create a vision for the future. Tweet This And if you need finance to kick-start your venture, no self-respecting sponsor will consider you unless you can produce a viable business plan. A Little Handbook If you would like to know more about simple business planning, here is a little handbook to keep beside you, which I have developed after over fifteen years of mentoring small business start-ups. Because I am a story-teller at heart, I have illustrated various points with stories based on the true experiences of my clients. Going It Alone: A Beginners Guide To Starting Your Own Business What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to launch your career. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search