ASA hosts a series of free employment law seminars in conjunction with solicitors HBJ Gateley Wareing. The events provide an informative but practical problem solving approach to employment law.
may 2008 edition
- redundancy
- constructive dismissal
- jurisdiction
- seminar series
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april 2008 edition
- sex discrimination
- professional representation
- unfair dismissal
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march 2008 edition
- assessing disability
- without prejudice communication
- time limits
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february 2008 edition
- extensions of time for unfair dismissal claims
- transfer of liabilities following business transfer
- redundancy consultation
- the importance of good industrial practice
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A CV should provide comprehensive information about you. Remember your CV is the first chance you get to market yourself, so make sure it stands out! When preparing your CV you may wish to include additional points which outline your objectives. Headlines offer the reader a brief idea of what each section is all about. When you choose a headline for a particular section, choose the best single word or two words that can describe the whole section.
Avoid the common mistake of using too many headlines in a page confusing and distracting the reader. Use no more than six headlines in a CV.
Below is a list of headings you should include:
- Name
- Objective
- Education
- Relevant Skills
- Employment History
Points to remember when preparing your CV:
- Make your message as brief as possible, enough to make your point. In today's fast paced business world, most people are not impressed by long and hard to read text.
- Use active instead of passive style when you describe yourself.
- Mention clearly the names, types, and models of important equipment you learned to master and detail any languages you use and the level you are eg basic/intermediate/advanced. These are important details that employers look for to fill their challenging positions.
- Arrange your employment history with the most recent role at the top and emphasise this role more than the others. Include dates and job titles for each role.
- Bullet points are often used to break down your responsibilities for each role. It also means the reader can see clearly what was involved in each role.
- Don't make false claims; this can be picked up by the interviewer, which will mean being unsuccessful.
- Don't include your salary as it may be too high or too low. This can be negotiated once you have the job offer.
Before you attend the interview steps can be taken to make sure that things go smoothly.
Find out about the company you wish to join. Check if they have a web site - that will give you access to background material.
If they do not have a web site, then phone for a brochure or report and accounts. Make a list of questions that are important to you for the interview. The company’s structure, internal reporting and future plans.
Be ready for questions they may ask you :
- Why should we employ you?
- Why do you wish to move?
- What do you know about the company?
- What are the responsibilities in your current job?
- What are your main objectives?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What have been your achievements to date?
- Where does your experience lie?
- Give me 3 selling points on your skills/experience?
Check the time and date of the interview, the location of the company and journey time. Learn the name and status of the person/people you are seeing. Always look your best, wear a smart suit!
Points to remember:
- Arrive on time!
- From the moment you walk in, the employer will begin evaluating you. . . your appearance, your personality, and the way you express yourself, to name just a few. Make a good first impression. A firm handshake and a friendly greeting can go a long way to break the ice and get rid of any nerves.
- Attitude is very important. Try to enjoy the interview. Never sit back and expect your qualifications and experience alone to get you the job. Your personality is just as important. Be positive and confident and you will stand out and be taken seriously.
- Ask Questions, this is your chance to impress therefore prepare in advance.
- Emphasise what you can do for the company.
- If you are asked whether you are interested in the position answer yes, even if you have doubts.
- Thank the interviewer for their time, again a smile and a firm handshake will help. Last impressions are possibly more important than first as the way you leave may be the way you are remembered.
- Above all, be yourself, and you will appear comfortable. If you want the job, let them know you are very interested.
- Never: arrive late or unprepared, say unfavourable things about previous employers, show any reservations you may have, display unwillingness.
These interview questions will help you stand out among your peers. Ask the employer:
- About the company's long range objectives.
- About the characteristics of the company.
- What outside influences, if any, can affect the growth of the company.
- What the company excel's at?
- What are the common denominators of the company's successful employees?
- What are the areas in which the company feels it needs to make improvements?
- Where does the company think you could make effective contributions?
