CAREER Contacting directly the company you like and would like to become part of is possible and recommended.


industry specific recruitment websites, forums and groups and recruitment agencies. Adding to this, contacting directly the company you like and would like to become part of is possible and recommended as well – but instead of taking a ‘cold ap- proach’ and sending a speculative application, nurturing con- nections and developing relationships over a period of time can yield great results.


While doing the search, you have of course prepared your CV, updated your LinkedIn profile and prepared your personal stories – examples of your achievements, competencies, strengths and weaknesses are important too! You are now applying and crafting those cover letters and applications, matching your career aspirations with the role requirements and company values.


Finally, you are invited for an interview! How exciting! Again, depending on the industry, the role and geographical location, the interview can be on the phone, Skype or Zoom, it can be


a video interview or it can be the good old face-to-face inter- view. How do you prepare? From what to wear to how to calm your nerves, researching the role and the company to preparing your answers to many potential questions (including technical knowledge where appropriate), you will need to invest some time in adequate preparation if you want success. Therefore, be careful when you book an interview and with how much time you allow yourself.


Interviewing has always been such a hot topic and recently more so with technology, especially personality screening meth- ods and complex competency frameworks to battle with. While they provide a degree of objectivity to recruiters and help them optimise their recruitment process, navigating this environment could be a real minefield for a job seeker. Have a look at www.whatwork.co.uk/is-it-you-or-interview-success-demystified for initial guidance and feel free to contact me on info@whatwork.co.uk for further help.


Jelena Radonjic is a career fulfilment coach who is passionate about helping aspiring professionals find and retain the work they love. With over 20 years in international recruitment and substantial training and practice in coaching and self-development, Jelena is perfectly positioned to guide you with empathy and challenge, towards clarity, focus and success. Her workshop on Interview Skills will be held on 11th October at 10:30am at FOCUS. To find out more about Jelena’s work and how she can support you, visit www.whatwork.co.uk


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