Tips & and Tricks: CV and Job Interview by EL-Translations

Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ Χρήσιμες συμβουλές για τη σύνταξη ενός επιτυχούς βιογραφικού αλλά και για τη σωστή προετοιμασία για μια συνέντευξη εργασίας.

Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

Contents • CV creation / optimization • How to prepare for a job interview

Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

CV creation / optimization

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Templates • Europass • Hloom o Traditional Elegance o Steely • Creative! Create your own CV!

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PROS • Ready format - categorization • Easy to fill-in and update • Facilitates the recruiter in quickly assessing your application

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CONS • Lack of flexibility • It may give the impression that you did not particularly work on your CV • Its fixed structure does not allow room for showcasing your strong features / attributes

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CV - Tips and Tricks

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Do!

Keep your CV to two sides of A4 paper. An average employer spends less than 30 seconds reading a CV, so it’s important to be concise.

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Do! Use a professional picture Recruiters tend to pay more attention to CVs with pictures. Please note that CV pictures should be professional, with minimal background, basic colours and simple dress.

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Do!

Showcase your skills and strengths, education and qualifications. Remember that all of your experiences have helped you develop skills that are transferable into lots of different jobs.

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Do! Be honest It’s too easy to be caught out in a lie, especially if you make it to interview.

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Don't!

Use the same CV for every job application Some companies scan for buzzwords - skills detailed in the job description. Try to adapt your CV to prove that you have the skills they're looking for.

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Don't!

Misunderstand the job description Read the details from start to finish. Take notes and create bullet points, highlighting everything you can satisfy and all the bits you can't.

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Don't! Use silly email addresses or fancy fonts, borders, tables or graphics Your email address is especially important and should include your last name. The layout of your CV should be as clear as possible.

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Don't

Leave unexplained gaps in your employment If you were job seeking or volunteering when you were out of work, make sure you record it. You can also include any seminars, presentations and jobrelated events you might have attended.

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How to prepare for a job interview

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How to prepare for an interview 1. Review and evaluate the job description Most job descriptions follow a similar pattern: - Job title/Department - Duties and tasks - Skills required

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How to prepare for an interview 1. Review and evaluate the job description Department = role and position in the company structure. - Align your competencies with the skills required and prepare yourself for questions around your previous experience, performing similar duties in other posts. Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

How to prepare for an interview 2. Research the company Companies look to hire people with similar values and ideals. Research the company before an interview to gain an insight into its goals and mission.

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How to prepare for an interview 2. Research the company The Executives – who they are, their background Company culture – charities, other activities Financial status – news, potential merges Competition – websites, main products

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How to prepare for an interview 3. Prepare for the questions you will be asked There are common types of job interview questions. Having prepared your answers in advance is an advantage - that way, you can feel confident and not let pressure get you down.

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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF A warm-up question. Do not respond with an overview of your CV. Focus on a key aspect of your experience and offer new information – not included in the CV-around it.

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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHY DID YOU APPLY IN OUR COMPANY This it the time to show that you have done your research! Identify which values attracted you to the company and how that resonates with your own desired career path.

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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHAT ARE FEATURES?

YOUR

STRONG

AND

WEAK

!!!TRICK QUESTION!!! Answering right means that you know which attributes and abilities are critical or not to the particular job post

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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHAT ARE YOUR STRONG FEATURES? Identify two or three of your best attributes and give concrete examples, connecting them to your professional success so far (making them relevant to the particular job post).

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COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHAT ARE YOUR WEAK FEATURES? - stick to work-related weaknesses - identify something that’s not essential to the post you are applying for and explain how you are trying to transform it into something positive. Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT JOB Answer in a positive manner about your current or previous employments. Focus on the positive aspect of this change to your career and personal development (new challenges, opportunities to experience new things etc.). Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS IS THERE ANYTHING YOU WANT TO ASK ME The interview is an opportunity for you to find out if you are the right fit for this job. Asking questions during the interview demonstrates your excitement and preparedness for the role you are applying for.

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WHAT TO ASK - Can you walk me through the daily expectations of this post? - What are the biggest challenges I will face? - Are there opportunities for growth? - Do you provide in-house training for new staff? Tips & Tricks: Βιογραφικό και συνέντευξη

KEEP IN MIND Regardless of how personal some of the questions may seem, the recruited is not interested in the complexities of your personal life, therefore, avoid being too personal in your responses.

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INTERVIEW VIA PHONE/SKYPE It is usually the first step in order to narrow down the pool of candidates. In phone interviews you can’t make eye contact and observe the interviewer's body language which is the reason why it can be more challenging to show your interpersonal skills.

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TIPS FOR INTERVIEWS VIA PHONE - Prepare your questions - Have your CV at hand - Take a pause, let the recruiter complete his questions before answering - Remember to send a thank-you note!

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TIPS FOR INTERVIEWS VIA SKYPE - Prepare your questions - Maintain eye contact - Smile. You need to come across as warm and personable. - Remember to send a thank-you note!

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