Jinfo Newsletter http://www.jinfo.com/ 1st September 2005 No.104 > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fully-formatted PDF version and full archive available at: http://www.jinfo.com/newsletter/ > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = *** VIP focuses on US and Scotland *** The August issue of VIP features an in-depth review of Hemscott's CoreReference product which provides financial and executive data on 10,000 active public companies trading in the US. A second review examines the Member's Area of SCOTBIS, the national business portal for Scotland. > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = *** Aren't long Web addresses annoying? *** They break when you email them. You can't say them over the phone. Don't even talk about putting them into newsletters and magazines. Use DigBig. Put simply: it shortens long Web addresses. "DigBig helps me to keep my newsletter pages neat and tidy. It's quick; it works; and it's free. What more can you ask!" ePublisher, Manchester UK (July 2005) > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = You don't have to be perfect to be right ======================================== Ever applied for what you understood to be a dynamic and interesting role, you turned up suited and booted, only to find your interviewer was wearing clothes that had seen better days? There is no cure for the image question. When it comes to attire, go by industry standards and then relax. Everyone is different and will make up their own mind if they like you or not. The interview is at best a sniffing-out and can be an extremely disappointing event if you have not got your own agenda yet. So what can you do? * The perfect running order A quick synopsis of your professional work experience and your educational background with further reference to your professional long-term objectives and your ideal company you wish you could work for, e.g. modern company ideally located in Central/ Greater London with a good male / female ratio. * Your education aka continuous professional development Your work experience aka work history, beginning with the last employment and ideally spanning back the last five years (or more). Be increasingly brief. A short list of your main interests; this is giving an insight into how you live your life, if your interests interfere with your job, and whether or not you are a well-rounded person. References - obtainable upon request. Good, if written and on headed paper. * Be succinct and to the point Never speak about yourself but about what the role entailed. Sentences starting with 'Performance of research ... ' or 'It was the purpose/goal/aim/objective to ... ' are spot on. Don't obscure the truth! Enable the reader to skim-read your resume and to leave with two crucial aspects about you: milestones of your work history and qualifications. Every time your position changed your skill set consolidated. Remember, explaining yourself in front of a potential employer should take you no more than seconds! Make it two pages for the CV and one page for the covering letter, being very similar to your synopsis on your CV with a quick reference to what role you are applying for * Know what you know and know how to say it Anticipate questions that will result naturally from your CV. Offer a rough guide to what qualifications or professional status you are aiming for in the long-term future. The recruiter wants to be able to categorise you according to what you know and where you want to take your knowledge. * Be gracious Trust your instincts and decide when to stop communicating with a prospect over a role that is uninspiring. 'I don't think this is for me', is a good start and not offensive. Back out of roles that are out of your league by saying 'At this stage, my technical skills are inferior to other IT experts on the market'. When closing written communication, thank for the support and interest. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Natalie Tschendel is an international researcher and business consultant, offering advice on all aspects of business development to a cross-section of industries in the UK. > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Latest Job Listings =================== Here are the latest additions to FreePint Jobs in the last two weeks at http://www.jinfo.com/ To receive it by email or to modify your subscription, visit http://www.jinfo.com/subs/ or email support@jinfo.com Please forward this Jobs Update to anyone who may find it useful. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Vendor Management Assistant (added 31st August 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4368 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Part-time Information Assistant (added 31st August 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4367 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Oxford, United Kingdom Records Manager (added 31st August 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4366 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom Sector Analyst (added 26th August 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4365 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London - 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