HOW TO…
GET ON THE CAREER LADDER
Part two of Translink’s guide to furthering your career.
Improve your skills
Think about improving your skill set to open up new opportunities. With a vast number of ever changing industries in Northern Ireland it may be worthwhile updating your portfolio with further education courses. There are many courses available to help decide what is right for you.
Tailor your CV
It is often the case that employers look for specific requirements and criteria that matches your CV. Think about reviewing your qualifications, skills, qualities, work experience, hobbies and interests and identify evidence that you could use to highlight your suitability for the job role.
Be flexible
If you are lucky enough to be in a position of accepting a job interview, be flexible with the employer. If you have to travel to the interview or the job requires further travelling or relocation don’t let this put you off. Prepare your journey in advance.
Boost your interview skills
Interviewing is a learned skill and often improves with lots of practice. Help boost your technique by preparing in advance and think about other factors such as improving your non-verbal communication skills and dressing appropriately. The INTRO Programme has a useful interview tips pack available for download at: www.introprogramme.com.
Part two of Translink’s guide to furthering your career.
Improve your skills
Think about improving your skill set to open up new opportunities. With a vast number of ever changing industries in Northern Ireland it may be worthwhile updating your portfolio with further education courses. There are many courses available to help decide what is right for you.
Tailor your CV
It is often the case that employers look for specific requirements and criteria that matches your CV. Think about reviewing your qualifications, skills, qualities, work experience, hobbies and interests and identify evidence that you could use to highlight your suitability for the job role.
Be flexible
If you are lucky enough to be in a position of accepting a job interview, be flexible with the employer. If you have to travel to the interview or the job requires further travelling or relocation don’t let this put you off. Prepare your journey in advance.
Boost your interview skills
Interviewing is a learned skill and often improves with lots of practice. Help boost your technique by preparing in advance and think about other factors such as improving your non-verbal communication skills and dressing appropriately. The INTRO Programme has a useful interview tips pack available for download at: www.introprogramme.com
