Are you thinking of changing job?

Are you thinking of changing job?

Career Consultants provide HR Services to Startup Companies

Career Consultants were pleased to see that the Enterprise Ireland report released today shows that the number of new high-potential start-ups (HPSUs) supported by EI in 2009 exceeded expectations. In 2009, EI made seed capital investments in 73 new HSPUs which together will create more than 900 new jobs and achieve total sales of more than €600m within the next three years.

Career Consultants noted that EI's investment in more than 800 start-up companies over a 20-year period (1989-2009) has yielded more than €1bn in Irish exports and in excess of 14,000 jobs over the period.

Career Consultants already provide a wide range of HR solutions to organisations. Career Consultants would be happy to partner with EI startups or expanding organizations to provide HR expertise. For further information, please contact us at www.careerconsultants.ie

Interview Preparation

Interview Preparation

I don’t think anyone needs to be reminded of how tough the jobs market is at the moment. Gone are the days of having 2 or 3 job offers in hand, now it’s an achievement to get called for an interview!

Despite this I have been surprised by the number of Hiring Managers and HR Mangers who are aghast at the number of people who still presenting so poorly at interview.
Interviewers will detect lack of preparation very quickly and will view it as a sign of low motivation and a lack of genuine interest.

There is no excuse for not being prepared for an interview. Interviewing is a skill and as with all skills, preparation and practice will enhance the quality of your interview technique. Preparation can make the difference between getting an offer and getting rejected.
Here are some pointers to help you in your interview preparation:

· Know your CV
Review your CV thoroughly and be prepared to answer questions on any aspect of your CV. Focus on experiences you feel are most relevant and match them to the employer's needs

· Research the Organisation
Employers want applicants who have had the initiative and enthusiasm to find out something about their organisation. Research their website, brochure, reports, policies, mission statements and online press releases

· Research the Job
Review the job description thoroughly. Consider phoning people who are in the types of positions that you are seeking. This will give you some industry knowledge before you go for the job and help you to be more specific about what you are looking for.

· Do a Mock Interview
Practice with a friend or do a mock interview with a career coach. This is an invaluable way to understand how you can you improve, enhance, develop, or revise your answers and/or delivery

· Make a List of questions
Anticipate questions and prepare winning answers especially to the ones you fear most. Don’t be general in your answers; employers want specific examples to demonstrate what you have done in the past and what your capabilities are

In summary, prepare, prepare, prepare.

Clare O’Flaherty – Career Consultant

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you feel you would benefit from doing a mock interview or if you need general interview advice and tips for an upcoming interview.
www.careerconsultants.ie