The Best You continues its series of articles to help job seekers get their best start at a career
Best You asked 8 business leaders what advice they would give to someone looking for a job. Here's what they told us:
Shine at that Interview!
Jo Haigh - partner in fds Corporate Finance
"Understand what we do. There is no reason for you to not be prepared - Google will tell you all. Understand the market we operate in and where it's going." “Come dressed for the job you want. Ask sensible and intelligent questions and tell me what you can do for me and my company.
“Listen to what I have to tell you."
“Bring a CV that explains how you have achieved things, not a list of qualifi cations." “Bring a great idea to me. Show innovation and initiative" www.fds-group.uk.com
John Davy - Serial Entrepreneur “Quite simply, I want you to... be original, be bold and show a
passion for the job you are applying for. It is also important to show proof of past exploits.” www.jongleurs.com
Peter Shrimpton - Director of Randstad Sales and Retail
“Be clear about your personal and business goals. We like people who are clear on their desired outcome ‘inside and outside’ of work
“Be prepared to ask intelligent and open questions about working with us in the interview. Quality questions are far more impressive to us than dominating the talking – especially about yourself! Your language in your questions show how expert you are in your fi eld.
“Be clear on your CV about your key achievements – know your dates and numbers. “Take responsibility for where you are in life so far.”
“Research what we do, how we do it, what we're great at and what you think is missing in our business. When in an interview, confi dence is great, just don't overdo it. Dress to impress and ask 'good' questions."
“Our business is world class. Prove you are. Have a great CV, not just good grades."