One of Twitter Ireland's main men reveals the top 10 things you should know when looking for a job
Time to dust off that CV...
Earlier today we brought you the news that over 400 new jobs would be created by the expansion of Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, which is expected to begin this year – read more about that, here.
Following on from that good jobs news, Twitter’s Stephen McIntyre has tweeted out some of his top tips for anyone seeking a new job, from the minor quick fixes to the changes that may take some time.
Trust us, this guy knows what he's talking about, he is Twitter’s Irish Managing Director after all...
Today we’re using Twitter to help job hunters across Europe! #YourJob is the hashtag for the UK & Ireland.
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 1: If you’re not Warren Buffet, you don’t need a 3-page CV. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 2: Tailor your CV. Identify what makes you suitable for the role and adjust the emphasis of your CV accordingly. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 3: Hiring managers won’t spend more than 30 seconds on your CV. Design it so the main points are immediately clear. #Yourjob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 4: Don’t lie on your CV. You didn’t get a first and you don’t speak Mandarin. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 5: Research the company in advance. Nothing spoils a good interview like the question "so...how do you guys make money?” #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 6: Predict the predictable. Don’t memorise lines but think about how you’d answer the most common interview questions. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 7: You’re not a politician. Answer the question asked, not the question you wish had been asked. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 8: Don't make claims without giving examples. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 9: Good candidates interview the company. Use the interview to learn. Don’t ask questions just to look smart. #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
Tip 10: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” #YourJob
— Stephen McIntyre (@stephenpmc) February 24, 2015
