The focus of this session is to use the thinking and work done to date to follow the full job search and application process for a job you really really want:
- Remind yourself of your DREAM Job or a plausible / acceptable alternative.
- Use this site, the job site links or others and Find a Vacancy.
- Visit the Next Steps link and review the Job Profile.
- Gather all the information available on the vacancy – is there job description, person specification etc.
- Review your c.v. – does anything need tweaked? Discuss with class mate or tutor.
- Fill in the sample Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form given a few weeks ago or print from this site.
- Read about covering letters on Next Steps and write a formal cover letter to support your application.
- If you were the recruiter what do you think you would be looking for? Review the c.v. and letter again.
- Research the organisation? Anything else you want to tweak?
- What questions do you think the interview panel will ask? Write brief bullet point answers for those.
- Discuss what you have and have found with a class mate or the tutor.
- Is it as good as you can make it? If yes submit it to the tutor. If not get polishing again.