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As part of the kbbreview Save Our Skills campaign, we put together a special series of bonus podcast episodes packed full of advice, tips and discussion for anyone job hunting in the KBB industry.
SOS BONUS EPISODE 1 CVs and covering letters
First up we’re going to look at CVs and
covering letters.
Often the initial point of contact between a recruiter and an applicant, it is absolutey vital that they are in the best shape possible and tell your story perfectly,
So what exactly are recruiters in this industry looking for from a CV, what level of detail should you put on there and what makes yours jump out from everyone else’s in the pile? Important questions answered by our special guest Louise Holloway, the head of HR at Franke UK.
SOS BONUS EPISODE 4 The
SOS BONUS EPISODE 2 Do’s and don’ts after redundancy What should you do in the immediate
aftermath of that redundancy notice? Launching yourself straight into applications may seem proactive but is your head in the right place? In this episode we look at some
do’s and don’ts for anyone who has found themselves suddenly job hunting because of redundancy – taking stock, preparing your career story, engaging potential employers, and moving on from the personal feelings of rejection. We’re tapping into some great advice from career coach Andrew MacAskill.
importance of self- confi dence On paper you’re perfect for the job
- but is your lack of self-confi dence going to hamper how you come across in an interview.
In this episode, we’re going to look
at confi dence and the role it plays in your job hunt – a positive mindset is one of the most proactive things you can have when you’re approaching that search but, of course, that’s easier said than done if you’ve had you confi dence knocked by that redundancy letter. We’re talking to confi dence coach Lucy Shutt-Vine.
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SOS BONUS EPISODE 5 Job
SOS BONUS EPISODE 3 Mental
health and wellbeing In this episode we’re looking at an area that goes
sadly undiscussed when it comes to redundancy and job hunting, and that’s mental health.
Our special guest is James Capell-Abra from consultancy Stress Matters and we’ll be looking into how vital it is for both those being made redundant - and the employer making the redundancy - to be mindful of the mental impact that something so devastating can have. How keeping your mental health strong can infl uence your ability to job hunt with confi dence and positive mindset.
interviews Let’s be honest, nobody likes job interviews, they’re stressful,
awkward and totally unavoidable. So we’ll be discussing basic techniques, preparations, dress codes, diffi cult questions and follow ups. We also look at the newest necessary phenomenon - the Zoom interview. Do you need to behave differently? What’s the etiquettte? Can you do them in your pyjamas? We get all the answers straight from the KBB coal face with our special guest Tina Wilkins, the HR manager of Vado.
SOS BONUS EPISODE 6 What the boss thinks When it comes to recruitment the ultimate decision maker in any
company is the boss – the buck stops with them whether they are deciding on individual roles or setting a strategy that infl uences who gets hired across the board.
What does the boss think? What are they looking for and how do they put that team together? We’re chatting to someone who is not only a prominent KBB industry boss, but is also a big supporter of Save Our Skills and that’s Stephen Johnson from Quooker.
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Energy labels Everything KBB retailers need to know about the new energy ratings and labels pg 24
Distributor profi le: Swift An exclusive interview with Chris Honer, MD and owner of Swift Electrical pg 20
In focus: Brexit
Retailers and suppliers react to the Brexit deal and discuss its impact on the industry pg 26
Hygiene What can designers do to help their customers keep their kitchens and bathrooms spotlessly clean? pg 34
WANT TO TELL US YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESS STORY? EMAIL THE EDITOR:
rebecca@kbbreview.com
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