Keep your job expectations and role choice- simple and specific.

Remember it’s about keeping your goals clear and then reaching them. Here are 6 successful steps in the right direction.

1. Define the job role you want
2. Research what skills and qualities you have for the role
3. Research the type of companies you want to work for
4. Find out how they recruit (remembering 85 % of jobs are not advertised)
5. Create a CV that highlights all the skills and strengths you have and how you can help the companies
6. Write a cover letter that shows your genuine interest and what benefits you will bring.

Enjoy the tips and remember if  you need  some templates click below

Any one can say they are a “good team player”.

The key is to give an example as to why you are. It proves that you have the skill required and that you have actually thought about the job role. I suggest to students that you write a CV for every job you apply for. Once you understand that the first page of the CV relates to job role advertised it becomes easy to do this. I have also attached a  5 min video of how to do it. 

Click below to get an idea!  Then go to the careers page for a CV template

http://www.screencast.com/users/Crowncareers/folders/Jing/media/8dd8f494-1350-44a6-bc4e-e8c8ec327274 

It is very important that you are passionate about what you want to do - if you are it is easier to write a CV.

Today’s focus: Make the most out of your email!

If your email is something like hotlips@hotmail what kind of image do you think you are sending?

Try keeping it simple and use your first or last name!

Google search “self development” and sign up using your email to other eZines full of information on how to improve and grow as a person! Creating these kind of habits show potential employers you are always continuously improving.

Crowns Careers Centre can help you start your journey; most of the communication will be through email it’s a quick process.  Email me careers@crown.ac.nz