January 30, 2014 Jobstoday
HAVE youeverbeen con- fused by the words in job ads, job descriptions and person specifications? With all the talk of ‘stake- holders’ and ‘proactive self- starters’ it can seem like recruiters are talking in adif- ferent language. So what does it all mean?
Dynamic They’re looking for some-
one who’sconfident when taking on new tasks and pro- jects,and can solveproblems and find creative solutions to improve things. They want youtobeable
to launch yourself into new tasks with energyand enthu- siasm.
Proventrack record Employers want to see evi- dence of your experience.If you’vetaken aproject from A to B, makesure youhavethe stats and documents to prove it. If youworkinacreative field, youshould have exam- ples of your work in aport- folio.
Self-starter Aself-starter can see what needs to be done,and can take action without guidance and
orders.The employer may want youtotakecharge of aproject at shortnotice and trust youtoget on with it.
Proactive Similar
to
(above), aproactive person takes
action to bring about
self-starter positive change
without too many instructions.
Team player Agood team
playercan fit into the company culture and work effectively with different
types
of people.Em- ployers will be impressed if you can give an exam- ple of atime you worked on a task outside of your normal job role, to help ateam achieve agoal.
Flexible This
means Bathroom Sales Kitchen /
In Cirencester. Working
In Friendly Environment.
Salary Negotiable. Applyto eric@
activeplumbingsupplies.co.uk
Wynnstay is aleading regional agri-supply business with agroup turnover in excess of £375 million, employing 1000 people across the business.
Ofice Junior Hours: Monday–Friday9am –5pm
Duties: Dealingwith incomingtelephone calls, visitors and
deliveries.Incoming& Outgoingpost.
Filing.Assisting
existingstaff &learningthe computerised accounts system.
Qualiications: Aminimum of GCSE Maths and English Language at grade Cand above
Please apply in writing,including aCV, by the7th February 2014 to Solent StevedoresLtd,Suite4F,
DrakeHouse,Drake Lane,Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4HH
Driver&Warehouse Operative
Full Time based at Tetbury
Your main responsibilities will be to conduct arange of inward and outward goods transactions. You will also be required to safely collect, load, transport and deliver orders using acommercial vehicle.
To be considered you will ideally hold some experience of both driving and warehouse responsibilities and a minimum of aClass C1 licence or equivalent which enables you to drive a7.5 tonne vehicle.
To apply please submit aCVtogether with acovering letter outlining your suitability for the role, to Jenna Tarry at Head Office, Wynnstay Group Plc, Eagle House, Llansantffraid, Powys, SY22 6AQ or email
JTarry.careers@
wynnstay.co.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 11th
February 2014
www.wynnstay.co.uk
Agood team player can it into thecompany cultureand work effectively with different typesofpeople. Employers will be impressedifyou can give an exampleofatimeyou worked on ataskoutside of your normal job role,tohelpa team achieve agoal
they’ll probably want youto work evenings and weekends during busy times.You might also need to travel, stayover- night and work in different workplaces.
Competitive salary and benefits This could mean the salary
is in line with similar roles for other organisations. It could also mean they
haven’tdecided the salary yet and it depends on your skills and experience. If you’re looking for acer-
tain minimum salary you might liketofind out as early in the process as possible what the range is,tomake sure it’sthe kind of rate you’re looking for.
Fast-paced/challenging/ demanding environment This means that they’d
likesomeone whocan juggle many different tasks,work to deadlinesand put in the extra time and efforttomeet targets.
Customer-focused This means youshould be
able to put customers’ needs first and understand what makes them tick. Youcould think of an ex- ample where youdealt with adifficult customer or came up with an idea that would appeal to customers.
Ability to communicate at all levels The employer wants some-
one whocan get on with peo- ple at all levels of thecom- pany,from the people on the shop floor to the boardroom. They want to knowyou
have the common touch and the ability to communicate
with professionals.
Core competences These are the main skills
youneed to do the
job.Atall stages of the recruitment process try to keep in mind the top five skills the employ- er is looking for.
Equal opportunities The employer wants to
knowyou will treateveryone equally. Youcould prove this by
giving employers an exam- ple of asituation where you took account of the needs of someone whowas different to yourself.
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CIRENCESTER KINGSHILL SCHOOL ASpecialistSports and Science College Kingshill Lane,Cirencester,Glos.,GL7 1HS Telephone:01285 651511.
Headteacher:Miss ChristineS.Oates 11 -16Mixed Rural ComprehensiveNOR 840 Assistant Caretaker (37hoursa week for52weeks per year)
Salary ScaleDpoint 11 -17. Salary £14,880 -£16,998 perannum Required to assistwith general siteduties around theschool.
Closingdatefor applicationsismidday Wednesday 12th February 2014 Interviewsweekbeginning24th February 2014
Assistant to the CareersCo-ordinator (18hoursaweektermtime only)
Salary ScaleGrade E13– 19 Actual Salary £6,317 -£7,282 Required to assistwith administration andorganisation of Work Experienceand Careerswithin theschool
Closingdatefor applications is midday Monday 10th February 2014 Interviewsweekbeginning10th February 2014
Forfurther details andanapplication form pleasego to theschoolwebsite
www.cirencesterkingshill.gloucs.sch.uk
Both postsare subjecttoanenhancedDisclosureand Barring Servicecheck.
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