Tips For Applying To Administration Jobs

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

Administration jobs are very popular. Here at Ujob we see a lot of applications each and every time we advertise administration roles. This obviously means that anyone who advertises a position in administration will be bombarded with applicants. For the potential candidates, this means that they will need to do as much as they can to stand out from the crowd.

 

Application Tips

 

Administration jobs can be tough at times but they are also extremely rewarding too. In order to maximise your chances of success you should do the following things:

 

Tailor Your CV

 

One way to ensure that you stand out is to tailor your CV to the job you are applying for. Obviously, you should never lie in an application but by including the information most relevant to the position you are applying for, you can ensure that your CV will be looked at properly.

 

Management Skills

 

Being an administrator requires excellent time management skills and great organisation. If you can demonstrate these abilities in your CV or covering letter, this will put you ahead of the game. If you do not have experience in this area, you could always do some voluntary work to learn the skills required.

 

Act Quickly

 

If you are applying for administration jobs, it is important to act quickly when applying. This is because employers will receive a lot of applications and may close the application process early if they have a lot of interest.

 

 

 

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Getting Into The Event Jobs

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

The event jobs industry is attractive to many people who want to work in an exciting an fast paced environment which provides excellent opportunities for advancement and which can be very lucrative for those with talent. This means that the event jobs market is a very competitive one which is not easy to break into for a great many people. This is particularly true of the entertainment industry in particular. For this reason, it is often a better option to start out as a smaller events planner such as a wedding planner or a planner for a local business. This will give you the experience you need to get the more highly sought after roes in the long run.

 

Finding Event Jobs

 

The best way to find event jobs is certainly online. Many companies now only offer their event jobs online, so you could miss out if you do not use the internet for your job search. Here at Event-Jobs.Net, we specialise in advertising event jobs. We have hundreds of vacancies available at any one time, so we are a great place to get started in your search. If you have the relevant skills required for a job in events, then you should have no problem in finding a suitable events job via our site and could be reaching your goals of working the big entertainment venues in no time at all.

 

 

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The skill set required of a store manager

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

Store managers, despite what their subordinates will have you believe, do not have it easy. Being a store manager requires a certain skill set and requires a certain kind of personality that only a select few posses.

Store manager jobs require one of the most varied skill sets of any form of employment, so what exactly is required of a store manager?

Leadership

Naturally, store managers should be good leaders. They need to instill confidence in their workers to feel comfortable with their leadership but also easy to approach. They should have a good imagination and be creative in ways in which they can bring the business forward.

Approachability

Contrary to popular belief, many store managers will have to spend a vast majority of the time on the ‘shop floor’. If, for example, someone telephones in sick, the burden of responsibility falls on them, often for longer than a shift would usually take. Then, if a customer is becoming irate or wanting to escalate their issue, the manager is the one called upon to placate the customer and rectify the situation.

Maths

Regardless of the business itself, all managers will need to have a basic understanding of maths. Ideally, qualifications such as GCSEs or – preferably A Levels – give potential employers confidence that a manager would have a head for figures. You need to be confident at handling sums of money and calculating them quickly and correctly. Often, these figures can reach quite high sums, meaning that the margin of error becomes much smaller.

This skill set is, as mentioned previously, quite specific and unique to any other roles. If, however, you could match these skill sets, as well as bringing to work a vibrancy that energises and galvanises a sometime apathetic team, then becoming a store manager could be perfect for you, offering a role that for all its requirements, can be extremely fun and rewarding.

 

 

 

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Quick interview tips

Posted on August 23, 2011 by admin

Going for a job interview is nerve-wracking experience and can turn the most confident, eloquent person into a gibbering mess.

The likelihood is that you will have applied for lots of jobs and therefore may get invited to a lot of interviews, so don’t be put off by any past, less than successful experiences. When it comes to interviews, everything is a learning opportunity.

However, there are a few things to bear in mind, that can help at interviews stage. Some may seem obvious, but you’d be amazed at how many people fall at the first hurdle. Therefore, here are some great interview hints:

Number one: prepare. Do some research about the company and while doing so, see if you can’t think of one or two questions to ask. Don’t stop there, you need to prepare yourself.

Interviews predominantly ask for examples of when you have demonstrated a particular behaviour and what the outcome was. These behaviours, known as competencies, could be customer service, communication, persuasion, negotiation or managerial skills.

Ask for a copy of the job description so that you can identify the behaviours the recruiters are looking for and make sure you have examples ready. Contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly acceptable for you to bring notes into an interview, though you may find they offer merely a placebo and you won’t use them at all.

Number two: find out where you are going and how long it will take to get there, allowing plenty of time for transport delays, as no one, whatever the excuse, looks favourably on a person who turns up late. Get there an hour early and have a claiming cup of herbal tea in a nearby café.

Number three: make sure everything you have said on your application and go on to explain in your interview is the truth. Slight exaggeration is permitted but don’t tell an all-out lie, you will be found out. Guaranteed. If there is something you need to lie about, then, if possible, don’t mention it at all. Do the interviewers need to know you got a D for GCSE Geography? No!

Number four: try to be yourself and act as naturally as you can. If you are enthusiastic about the role, then let it show. Recent studies have revealed that recruiters prefer enthusiasm and confidence over academic qualification and business acumen in some cases, so let your sunny personality shine through.

Number five: dress to impress. While you cannot, or should not, be judge on what you wear, business attire will make you feel more professional and get you in the right mind set. It also demonstrates that you are serious about the role. Tie up long hair, remove excessive piercings and try to hide any tattoos. At least until they know you better!

Remember, an interview is not a test, it is a two-way discussion. It is the opportunity for you to sell yourself, highlight your achievements and demonstrate why you are the perfect person for the job. You can do it!

 

 

 

 

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