VALLEY FEATURE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT


This month, we take a look at preparation for


job hunting with our employment expert, David Smith


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obligations. On the other hand, for every reason you have for staying in your job, you could probably think of a reason for leaving, ranging from a lack of job satisfaction, a difficult commute or insuf­ ficient financial rewards. The list goes on Before you do bite the bullet, there are a


many reasons why people stay in their security to financial


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ne of the scariest decisions in your life you are likely to make is a career change. There are so


few things worth considering. An honest, soul searching session is in order along with the good old "Pros and Cons" list. I say "honest" because it is so easy to ignore alarm bells that come up when you are doing your research. Better to scrutinise every aspect of your deci­ sion, than to hope everything will work out al­


right in the end - you don't want any surprises further down the line. So, what kind of questions should you con­ sider? First and foremost, why exactly do you


want to leave and would a change solve these issues? Ask yourself: • What do I really want to do and is this type


of work available in my area? • Is there something that i realiy enjoy do-


_ ing that couid be transferred into a new job? • Will i be better off financially? • Would I need additional training or quali­


fications? SO As well as asking yourself these questions,


it might be worth discussing these points with someone who knows you weii, someone who wouid give you an honest opinion (even if the feedback is not what you want to hear!) The message is - Research! Before you even think about ieaving a job, you need to know that there is definiteiy a market out there for you. Depending on how long you have been in


your current job, the recruitment process may weil have evolved considerably. In addition to this, the East Lancashire job market is as competitive as ever. Your job hunting tools


will need to be up-to-date and as varied as possible. The main tooi in your job hunting kit is a CV,


and you wiil need to know about four different types of letter. Interview techniques is another area that has undergone some changes over the years, from your standard one-to-one interviews to group interviews and telephone conferencing. To start you off, here are some basic tips to get a CV started.


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revealing your objectives and value as a potential member of the team.


® ments of your CV. statement


text that could overwhelm the reader • Bullet points draw the eye to kev ele­


^ ^ • A single page document makes for


kghter reading (this is not always possible but •”


creased turnover by 40»/o in three months" or trained and developed a team of twelve


• Quantify your achievements eq "in- drivfn."‘ ""’


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propriate. For Graduates, your educational achievements may be the most important


. • Make sure the order of your CV is an-


whereas an Engineer with twenty years expe­ rience would lead with a Career Profile


®void large blocks of The next article will deal with the array of


letters you will need and how to impress an interviewer.


# David Smith is a local


recruitment expert, with more than 10 years experience in the East Lancashire employ­ ment market. He will provid­ ing useful monthly articles for The Valley on all aspects of


are very busy, so your application K i v a


very small time-window to impress ^ S will have many to read. Standing out from^the


job hunting, including infor­ mation on current market conditions, effective methods of applying for work and tar­ geting the most appropriate audience. For more informa­ tion, visit www.careervisa. co.uk or for more specific questions, e-mail info@ca- reervisa.co.uk


CAREER EXPERT: David Smith, (s)


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takes in what's known as the "best mile in Lancashire',


between the western summit of Fair Snape Fell and Parlick in the Forest of


Bowland. Jonathan Smith, The Valley's resident .


walking expert and founder of website ww where2walk.co.uk, comments: "The track


is excellent, the views south and west mr reaching and when 1 was up there the hang- gliders and traditional gliders were decora ing the skies with their bright colours. "Sadly. I saw little wildlife, which is


unusual, as this is a relatively new and large area of open access land, which should e encouraging more native species of bir


and beast." . The challenge on this walk is how to


showcase this special mile but enjoy th remainder without it seeming too much like


a secondary act.


Jonathan continues: "The first time I visited Fair Snape Fell. 1


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Parlick and walked up and back, but I felt was missing something.


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• "This time 1 included the ron'id of Saddle Fell, the well named Wolf FelL before each


c=hhip


ing the 'real' sur.\mit of Snape Fell. "The climb up Saddle Fell is on an excel


This adds sufficient interest to ^alk^


However, it is still an aperitif to th course which is truly something to savour ■ Jonathan's website, www«here2walk.


co.uk is fast building a reputation for presenting some of the best routes i region. He has hand picked every ^ after planning and enjoying each individu


We are featuring different routes each


month in The Valley, with helpful t'PS length, route terrain and recommen e stopping off points for food and drink.


-v is itwww.where2walk.co.uk


lent bridleway, whilst the crossing to Fmr Snape is ratherapeathoppingchauengel


// vvittnr Walk this way.... l e n g t h : 6 miles , st art ing POINT; Map ref. end of the walk.


Parkina is available roadside on the onnosite leading through.


t f r r AIN; Boggy from Saddle Fell


r-n t n F a i r Snape Fell, otherwise good. .


village and off the beaten /


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