THE 12 MUST-HAVE TO GET THAT JOB

FROM THE ARTICLE:

THE 12 MUST-HAVE TO GET THAT JOB

BY NIKI CHESWORTH

(LONDON) EVENING STANDARD: THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2012

 

Gaelle Blake, heads up Career Transition Services mentioned that applicants need to do more than just list their qualifications, experiences and competencies.  They need to provide the evidence.  Application is the first initiative test.  The test how you can read the the job description; know what you are applying for; and prove that you have comprehended and interpreted the requirements of the job.  Treat job description as a question rather than a statement.

The vital dozen

To demonstrate 'how' you will do the job, use the STAR approach detailing the Situation, Task, Action and Result for each of the 12 relevant competencies:

 

1.      Communication

2.      Commerciality

3.      Achievement Driven

4.      Flexibility

5.      Customer Focus

6.      Developing Others (empowered your staff ao successfully delegated staff)

7.      Teamwork (promote a climate of coperation)

8.      Problem Solving (evaluating a range of solutions before deciding on the most

         appropriate)

9.      Leadership

10.    Analytical Thinking

11.    Organisation (process you have to use to achieve tasks)

12.    Relationship Building