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Post by oh oooh on Oct 9, 2021 14:16:59 GMT
It's a fucker, isn't it?
Because of the increase in the number of zero-hour contracts and the rise of the 'gig economy', I can't be the only one finding myself filling out boxes online again.
Do you save 'supporting statements' to use again and again? write them from scratch every time?
How's your CV looking?
How would you respond to something like this?
Please submit evidence based examples to demonstrate how you meet each of the four essential criteria (max 300 word per criteria). Your answers should be clear, concise and reflect what actions you undertook. You may want to use the STAR(R) approach to respond to each criteria.
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to draft accurate and informative advice and correspondence 2. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to respond to new demands and manage competing priorities and tasks 3. The ability to identify and interpret a wide range of information and draw conclusions to support recommendations and decision making 4. A sound ability to engage with, and influence, a range of internal and external stakeholders
Have you had any job interviews recently?
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Post by sloopjohnc on Oct 9, 2021 14:46:12 GMT
I'm not worried about my experience and skill set, but when I was living in Silicon Valley, I was worried about ageism. A little over 10 years ago when I was in my mid-40s, a former co-worker who was 20 years older than me, told me how he'd do great on phone interviews, but when he showed up for the in-person interviews, he could tell he wouldn't get the job based on how old he looked. Companies will also consider how long you'd work there based on your age, but that's less of a consideration now because of how long people work at one place - they don't work 20 years at one company anymore. I told you guys about the integrated marketing manager's job duties I took over. He was my former boss and is probably 57 or so. Besides not being able to do a hands-on job in marcom, he's going to have a tough time finding a job because of his age, I'm betting. While I think the guy's a jerk in some regards, the human side of me feels sorry for him.
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Post by oh oooh on Oct 10, 2021 11:34:05 GMT
I suppose people aren't applying for jobs!
Anyway - I'm using buzzwords in my application that I found in their guidelines. It's all bullshit but if I manage to get this lot in there somewhere
engage with robust credible stakeholders positive environment empower
then I might stand a chance
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2021 11:42:27 GMT
Team player,enjoy a challenge,proactive,hands on.
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Post by tory on Oct 10, 2021 12:31:14 GMT
Spent the whole of last year applying, continually filling out forms, amending my covering letter and generally being utterly frustrated.
Then I spend a week doing cover and am offered a job there and then. It is the way of things I guess.
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Post by sloopjohnc on Oct 10, 2021 16:24:24 GMT
I suppose people aren't applying for jobs! Anyway - I'm using buzzwords in my application that I found in their guidelines. It's all bullshit but if I manage to get this lot in there somewhere That's what last month's US jobs report says. I've had some jobs through the years that required specialized questions regarding the prospective job. Usually, how would you handle a marcom campaign for such and such. I've also had a few panel interviews during the years. One was for the marketing director for the Reno transit agency. I knew I was fucked answering the following question: What would you do if the Truckee flooded a week before Hot August Nights, the annual hot rod festival held each year. In not so many words, I said, "I dunno, quit and leave town?" I did get a job as the marketing manager at the medical journal run by the state medical association. I was unhappy at the job I had and had interviewed a few months before. It was between me and another guy and they chose the other guy. I had quit the job I hated that day at a small ad agency and was driving home, thinking about what I was going to do for a job and money. When I got home, there was a message on the machine from the medical journal's editor asking me if I'd still be interested in the job. I called the managing editor and I asked her what happened. She told me they thought they needed more of an asshole in the marketing manager position and they were right. The guy they hired was an asshole so they fired him.
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