The Myths and Realities of the Legal Career Part 2

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The Myths and Realities of the Legal
Career
Part 2
March 25, 2015

 how to write Motivation letter that works
 why do employers ask for CV
 what is the right CV about
 what is real meaning of words “Interview”
Interview procedure
 dress is a lot…when is about interview
Today we will talk about

staff turnover significantly affects
recruitment
profiles in social networks instead resume
references are of high importance
digital
time pressure
best of the best
Recruitment 2015. Top trends that will
define talent hiring

The covering letter is vital to your CV
 your covering letter demonstrates your
writing style better than your CV
 the covering letter puts flesh on the bare
bones of the CV
 how long should your covering letter be?
• it should never be longer than one page long
How to write Motivation letter that works

 put your covering letter in the body of the email
If you attach it with nothing in the email body it may be misidentified as spam
 don't make the employer work to read your letter
Keep it clear, concise and to the point
 use your own words
not formal long-winded clichés
 spell-check
Spell checkers won't pick up form instead of from or sex instead of six
 you might include your understanding of the position
 relate your skills to the job

 First Paragraph
 state the job you’re applying for
 where you found out about it
 when you're available to start work
 Second Paragraph
 why you're interested in that type of work
 why the company attracts you

 Third Paragraph
 summarize your strengths and how they might be an advantage to
the organization
 relate your skills to the competencies required in the job
 Last Paragraph
 mention any dates that you won't be available for interview
 thank the employer and say you look forward to hearing from
them soon

Motivation letter that works

Check what you have
 did I mention clearly the function I want to apply for?
 did I motivated clearly why I want to apply for that function?
 did I mention why I fit this job/ stage?
 am I as concrete as possible, with examples where relevant (from
my CV or other experiences)
 did I gave an impression of who I am?
 did I checked my motivation letter on errors?
 did I checked if my CV is still up to date and relevant for the
function?

Find Out Who to Address it To

 phrases like "To whom it may concern" and "Dear Sir or
Madam" sound stiff. If you don't know the name of the person
you're submitting to, make your salutation simple: "Hello, my
name is…“
 if they have already emailed you, reply back in the same style,
so if they have signed their email “Andrey", write Dear Andrey,
but if they have signed it "Ms Smith", write Dear Ms Smith.
 Fill the “To” field only after all is double checked
Find Out Who to Address it To

If you have a bright “working” motivation letter be ready that
employer will…….
 Check your Facebook page
 Check your LinkeIn profile
 Follow you on Twitter
 Get consultation from Mr….. Google

Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume?

CV_Structure
 name and contact details
 personal statement
 skills
 work history
 achievements
 education
 interests and hobbies
 referees

Interview

Interview
 a job interview is a conversation which occurs
between a potential employer and a job applicant
 the employer hopes to determine whether or not the
applicant is suitable for the job
 the applicant tries to learn more about the position

When? Where? Who?
 make sure to be on time
 check the address on
site/google/map
 safe telephone of the
secretary in case you
are late
 call in 5 – 10 minutes in
case you are late
 remember the name
and ask the right
person upon arrival

When? Where? Who?
 don’t come too early
 switch off the mobile as
soon as you are in the
office
 never put mobile on
table
 never tell you are
limited in time unless it
is about life or death

Dress code
You
will not have
a second chance
to make a first impression

What To Wear To a Job Interview
 Dress conservatively
 Simplicity is key
 Makeup matters, too
 Boring is good
 Confidence is ALWAYS the best accessory.
You might done pearls or a simple necklace, but the most important
accessories in a job interview are confidence and a smile. Interviews
are nerve-wracking for everyone, but remember you’re there because
your resume has already impressed someone at the company.
You are smart and you deserve this job, so go into that room with a
smile and a strong handshake.

Questions during Interview

The best Question
Prize for the whenever best question goes to…..
Tell me something about yourself…
 This is an innocent questions just to get the conversation
started but the following questions will lead to a fishing
expedition with more questions.
 Carefully phrase your answer here.
 Begin with your current area, position and then go back.
 Add some background and why you are suitable for this
position.
 Match up your qualification with those of the company.

 What can you do for us?
 If hired, how can you
contribute to the company
differently than other
interview candidates?
 This can be demonstrated
through your educational
background, prior experience,
special skills and knowledge.

 An employer wants to make sure
the candidate chosen has a solid
understanding of the position.
 As a candidate you need to state
why you want to work for a
particular company.
 You need to convey to that
employer that you have a realistic
picture of the job and how this
industry/position fits within your
short and long term goals.

 Employers are looking at areas
such as your motivation, initiative,
creativity, problem-solving abilities
and team-work skills, and how
these skills will continue once you
are hired and part of the
organization and department.
 Also, an employer is looking for a
good personality fit within the
organization and department.

Interview. Time to ask
 At this time an interviewer will
typically ask if you have any specific
questions.
 A good candidate will ALWAYS have
questions to ask.
 Your questions will show an
interviewer you have done some
research on the company and the
position, and are serious about the
job.
"May I contact you if I think of any other questions?"

 What are the most challenging aspects of
this job?
 What is the critical responsibility of this
position?
 What expertise is currently available in
the team? What would this position be
expected to contribute to the team?
 What would be the most important
assignments that need to be
accomplished in the first few months in
this position?

 Could you give me a more detailed job
description?
 How would you describe a typical day for the
person doing this job?
 What are the immediate priorities in this job?
"May I contact you if I think of any
other questions?"

Interview. Never ask.
 Can you give me taxi fare to get home?
Figure out your transportation ahead of time
 Do you mind if I take this call?
Your phone should be turned off before you head into the interview.
 I have an appointment, is this going to be over soon?
Give yourself plenty of time to interview and be aware the interview could run longer than
you planned.
 How much does this job pay?
Let the employer bring up money first.
 What’s the policy on dating co-workers?
This is about work, not your love life
 What do you do at this company?
You should thoroughly research the company and be prepared to speak about it
 What is included in the benefits package?
Wait for a job offer before discussing benefits.

Interview. Never tell it.
 I really hate what I am doing
Are you going to hate this job if we hire you?
 I have a vacation planned in a few weeks.
Wait to ask for time-off until you have a job offer.
 My boss is the worst boss ever.
Are you going to say that about your new boss if things don’t work out?
 My current company is awful.
Are you going to say that about the new company?
 I really need this job.
You don’t want to come across as desperate.
 It’s on my resume.
Yes, it is, but the interviewer wants to hear it from you.

Interview
Be ready to say STOP
when you asked about

After the interview
You may be ready to relax after your interview, but there are a few things you should
do before……
 Write a thank you letter to the employer and post it on the same day to highlight
your enthusiasm, mention something you forgot or provide any details that may
have been requested
 Analyse your performance
 Write down all the questions you were asked for future reference, noting which
questions you may need to practise answering
 Re-approach the employer when the timeframe for a decision has passed.

Thank you

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