Employment Coaching

How to maximise your chances of getting the jobs you deserve

If you've ever tried to apply for a job and been turned down, you know the feeling of rejection that can come with this.  Often you get little or no feedback and have no idea why you weren't sucessful, and even if you do get feedback it is often bland and unhelpful.

After a few rejections like this, many job seekers become demoralised and lose hope, withdrawing from the job market - however this doesn't have to be the case.  Summit Recruitment offers a tailored one-on-one employment coaching service delivered by Recruitment Professional of the Year, Mel Morris to help you rise above the crowd and give yourself the best possible chance of success in todays job market.

Understandingthe recruitment process

There are a number of steps on the road to securing work, and the best way to maximise your chances of success is to understand and master each of these.  This will not only help you avoid or deal with obstacles that could prevent you from getting work, but also give you ways to stand yourself out from the crowd and get your application the attention it deserves.

  • Role Selection and interpreting Job ads

The process starts with identifying what sort of roles you want, and have a good chance of being able to succeed in.  There is no point in wasting your time and energy to go after a role that you are not a strong contender for.  We can also help you "de-code" job ads to understand what the role you're looking at will involve and what that employer is looking for in their next hire. 

  • Pre-application strategies

Once you've identified a role(s) that would be a good fit, there are a number of strategies you can undertake to help boost your chances of getting your application noticed, before you even apply.  Taking advantage of these can put you to the front of the pack.

  • Understanding the role of Social Media

Social Media websites like Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook are an everyday part of life for many people, but when it comes to applying for jobs it's important to understand how these can work for or against you.

  • CV and Cover letter preparation

The way you present your cover letter and CV is an essential part of the recruitment process as it's the employers first real introduction to your application.  Depending on the role and industry, the way you present yourself and the areas you choose to focus on will vary significantly.  The CV is vitally important as it's usually the first main factor a recruiter or employer will use to determine whether you have the necessary skills and experience for the role.

  • Post application strategies

Most people stop once they've submitted thier application and wait to hear back before doing anything else, however there are a few important additional steps you can take to give yourself an edge before the hiring manager even looks at your CV.

  • Interview preparation

The interview is the single most important (and intimidating!) part of the recruitment process and your best opportunity to make an impression on the decision maker.  Whether this is a recruitment agency, or the client themselves, it's vitally important that you present yourself in the best way possible.  Having worked with job seekers from a wide range of backgrounds and  industries for over 17 years, we know what can make or break an interview, and can help prepare you to get the most out of this critical part of the process.

  • Second interviews/Referees

If you are given a second interview, it's important to understand the difference between this and your first interview.  Second interviews are often the final selection stage before reference checking and are used to choose between a final short list of applicants to determine a favourite.  What should you expect and how should you treat it compared to your first interview? 

What about referee's?  What your referee's say about you can make a big difference to the hiring managers final decision so it pays to give some thought to who you will use.  There are also some simple ways that you can increase the chances of your reference check putting you over the line and securing an offer.

  • Offers and final negotiations

Once an offer is made you will have an opportunity to review it, ask questions and make a decision or negotiate some of the specifics of the offer.  It's important to realise that the process isn't over yet and the offer could still be withdrawn if you handle the final negotiations badly.  How you handle this part of the process also sets the stage for your ongoing relationship with your new enployer so how you deal with it is very important.  If you're concerned about something in the offer, we can help you address this in a way that doesn't damage your relationship.

  • Notice period and onboarding

If you really want to give yourself the best chance of succeeding in your new role it's worth realising that even after you've secured the role there are things you can do to start the relationship off on a good footing and make sure you're adding value from your first day.  First impressions do count and a few small actions on your part can go a long way to building a great relationship with your employer.

Make an enquiry

If you or someone you know is looking for work and struggling, call Mel on 0210455974 or email her to find out more.

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