Accord customer magazine
SUMMER 2017
7
Need some help and advice about looking for work?
TOP TIPS FOR PREPARING
FOR AN INTERVIEW
TOP TIPS FOR
WRITING A CV
Preparation
Interviewers always ask why you want the job and what
you can offer. Write down your answer so you remember.
Clothing
Think about what you want to wear a few days
before. Get it clean and ready the night before.
Getting there
Plan your journey. Have a ‘Plan B’ in case anything
goes wrong, especially if using public transport.
Add a personal statement
Use a short, snappy
statement at the top of
your CV to focus attention
on your best attributes.
Be yourself
Be warm. Be friendly. Be interested. Ask questions.
But most of all, be yourself.
TOP TIPS FOR SEARCHING
FOR YOUR NEXT JOB
Get networking
Many people find jobs through people they know
rather than traditional means. Talk to people.
Tailor it
You should change your
CV to suit the type of
job you’re applying for.
Use key words from the
job description in your
personal statement.
Attract employers
Post your CV online and you could save yourself a
lot of time and effort job hunting.
Be precise
Look at the organisations which might make a
good employer and hone in on them.
Stay positive
Don’t take it personally if you are rejected. There are
usually lots of applicants per vacancy, just keep trying!
Keep it up to date
Think of your CV as
something that can always
be improved. Amend it
whenever anything changes,
like finding a new job!