Career Services from Measurability

Findajob and iReach Market Research have launched a Quarterly Job Tracker to study emerging trends for employment and jobs in Ireland. The first survey results were released September 2012. There were some interesting findings from the 2,000 responses (adults in Ireland aged 18+ to 65+). I have picked out some of the findings that caught my eye.

CV WRITING – The survey found that 60% of job seekers adapt their CV to their current job search. This means that 40% do nothing to their CV.

NOTE: You must tailor your CV for each job application. This effort will give you the best possible chance to land an interview.

JOB SEARCH - The survey found that 74% of Job Seekers use online recruitment sites, 14% using Newsprint and 5% word-of-mouth.

NOTE: 70% of jobs are not advertised. Failure to use proactive job search strategies will mean failure to access the hidden job market. Spend more time using proactive job search strategies – social media, real world networking and speculative applications.

SOCIAL MEDIA – The survey found that 38% actively build professional contacts through LinkedIn. Of these 50% wanted to establish themselves in a professional light through the network. 50% use it to keep in touch with other professionals and networks. Only 4% of job hunters would consider Linkedin to search for jobs.

NOTE: Social Media tools can enhance your job search. Utilise key tools like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook. Linkedin is a key tool to support your job search. You must create an impactful Linkedin profile. You must also increase your activity on the site to increase your visibility.

Measurability is a leading Career & Outplacement consultancy. Key services include CV writing, interview preparation, job search coaching, Linkedin training and career coaching.

Job Interview Questions – What are your strenghts?

Short video to help you answer that difficult interview question “what are your strengths?” REMEMBER! Preparation for better interview results.

CV Writing Advice

How to create an impactful CV (part 3). Short video outlining key CV tips. CV advice from leading CV writer Paul Mullan.

CV Writing

How to create an impactful CV (part 2). Short video to help you build a stronger CV. Useful CV tips to help your CV stand out from the crowd. Useful CV advice to help you generate more interviews.

CV Writing(Part 1)

Here is a short video to help you write an strong CV. It examines the importance of creating impactful CV content! I hope you find the video useful.

Thanks Paul

Measurability provide a nationwide CV Writing Service – Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Louth, Mayo, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow.

Most jobseekers are nervous about interviewing and you know what – nerves are ok!! From experience coaching jobseekers I am more worried about those who don’t have any nerves. Quite often they mess up because their confidence normally equates to cutting corners in preparation.

Interview preparation for extra confidence

The more you prepare the more confident you will get. It is no secret that effective preparation will improve your confidence and performance. This is your starting point. Know what the employer wants and how you meet their needs. Know your own CV and learn about the company/industry.

Acknowledge your achievements before interviews

You need to acknowledge your achievements. This is an empowering exercise and will certainly boost confidence. My favourite exercise to support this is writing out “100 Successes List”. Please not that you will probably start struggling after about 20 successes BUT keep going. When you read through your success you will experience a significant rise in confidence. Worthwhile exercise even if you are not interviewing!!

Interviews – Confidence is a habit

You need to practice confidence as confidence is a habit. Watch how confident people act. You should also work on changing your thoughts and internal speak. What picture do you visualize when you think of an interview. For most people it is 3 (always 3) interviewers sitting at the far side of the interview table looking intimidating. Very rarely a reality. Start by changing this picture!!

Go to interview as a superhero

Superman – Try this as it really does work. We did this exercise at a martial arts workshop. Close your eyes and imagine you are entering a phone box, you spin around three times and emerge as superman/ or wonderwoman. You have the full outfit on. This does work and no I am not mad!!

Interviews – Some facts that might interest you.

You were called for interview because the employer liked your CV – A positive start!! He/She now wants a chat about your experience (which they love!!). The recruiter has a problem and you are the potential solution. They want you to succeed so they can stop recruiting and get back to their day job. By the way they don’t do much recruiting and are probably more nervous than you.

Measurability offering Interview Coaching & Interview Preparation information to jobseekers across Ireland – Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Cork, Clare, Derry, Donegal, Fermanagh, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Westmeath, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Louth Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, Antrim, Down, Dublin

CAREER CHANGE STARTS HERE – Career Coaching Workshop

“There’s no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love. There is only a scarcity of resolve to make it happen.” – Wayne Dyer

Many employees drift through their career working in jobs lacking fulfilment or any real satisfaction. Others believe that work is not for enjoyment therefore taking little action to find that dream job. As a result it is estimated that as many as 80% of employees are unhappy at work and on the wrong career road.

• Do you want to be inspired to take up the challenge of career change?
• Do you want your career to add to your life as opposed to take from it?
• Do you want to push yourself out of your comfort zone and adopt the strategy of measured risk?

 “Career Change Starts Here” workshop is your opportunity to learn essential career direction skills and to de-clutter your mind and focus.  It will help with career planning and motivate you to take action with insightful information on key career tools, job search strategies and winning CV writing.

WORKSHOP CONTENT

• Career clarity & career direction
• Career planning
• Expert advice to market yourself – CV’s & Cover Letters
• In-depth understanding of Job Search strategies

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

Jane Downes of Clearview Coaching Group www.clearviewcoachgroup.com
and Paul Mullan of Measurability www.measurability.ie  are two of Irelands leading Career Coaches helping jobseekers across Ireland successfully navigate career hurdles.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION

Davonport Hotel  Dublin 2.
Saturday 18th Oct 10.00 – 2.00pm.
Investment EUR195.00 (EUR165.00 before 3rd October)

BOOK NOW AS LIMITED AVAILABILITY!! info@measurability.ie

Career Coach in Dublin & Leinster

Are you stuck in a rut?
Are you miserable at work?

It is estimated that 4 out of every 5 people are unhappy in their career. Yes that’s 80% !! So why do employee accept this unhappiness and misery. I hear every excuse under the sun – BUT they are what they are excuses.

Career Coach could be the answer!!

Working with a career coach can help you in many ways. A career coach can help you into that exclusive group of people – those employees happy at work.

Paul Mullan is a leading career coach in Ireland. He works with clients across Dublin & Leinster. Read what some of Paul’s career coaching clients had to say about his work. Paul regularly posts as a career coach in the Irish Independent and Sunday Tribune and he also writes for many online job sites including RecruitIreland. As well as his 1-1 career coaching Paul regularly runs workshops for 3rd level institutions and his own private workshops. Need a career coach and would like to find out more about Career Coach Dublin.

Career Coaching in Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare from a leading Irish Career Coach

Measurability offer Executive Interview Coaching services to Management & Professionals in Ireland. Paul Mullan is a recognised interview expert and leading industry commentator. Paul has extensive experience supporting Executives & Professionals ensuring interview success – read what others had to say about his Interview Coaching services.

Visit Measurability if you want to find out more about Executive Interview Coaching or email info@measurability.ie.

Paul Mullan is a leading Career Coach, Interview Coach and CV Expert in Ireland. Read about his CV, Interview Coaching & Interview Coaching experience.

Paul has worked with many individuals providing expert services. Career – Interview – CV Testimonials.

Paul regularly comments in the nation media, writes for a number of leading online sites and is a Career Doctor for the Irish Independent and Sunday Tribune. His experience and views are valued in Ireland.

“Paul Mullan is a leading career expert who has been providing career, CV and interview content for our site since 2006. His knowledge and the quality of work has been a great asset to our site and more importantly it has provided important career information and advice for registered jobseekers”. – RecruitIreland

“We have been working with Paul since 2007. Paul has provided expert career support for our readers as a Career Doctor for the Appointments supplement” – Sunday Tribune

“Paul offers HR and career coaching advice to a number of our publications. He has been acting as Career Doctor and supporting other editorial since 2006. We have found Paul very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with” – Irish Independent

Stuck in a rut and need a career coach and career coaching for some direction?

Struggling to get interviews and need a professional CV?

Not performing at Interview and need and expert interview coach and interview coaching?

Measurability providing career solutions in Ireland – Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Mayo, Meath