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Welcome to a special edition of the Job Hub Newsletter! As we gear up to launch our first in person Camden Jobs and Skills Event, we want to prepare our residents the best way to maximise their prospects when attending. This newsletter will consist of tips, tricks and guides to help you stand out of the crowd and land your next job.
Thursday 19th May 2022, 10:00 – 16:00
Location: Camden House LABS Triangle, Camden Lock Place, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AB
Are you interested in changing careers, finding a new role, or upskilling to access high-growth sectors? If so, don't miss out on the opportunity to network, meet local and inclusive employers and get the latest tips to give you the edge in the labour market.
On the day you will be able to:
- Talk to employers, recruiters and training providers face-to-face
- Engage in mini-interviews on the spot for open vacancies
- Network with dozens of professionals that will help you build your career
- Have a specialist review your CV and provide improvement tips
- Find local jobs and training courses
Opportunities range from roles in NHS, construction, social care, facilities management, administration, retail and hospitality.
For further information contact goodwork@camden.gov.uk or call 0207 947 1666
Understand your personal motivation for attending the event - Do you want to network with employers? Get support with your CV? Receive help with the job application process? Gain inside knowledge about a particular sector? Identifying your reasons for attending will help you use your time effectively.
Time planning - find out the location of the event- work out how long you want to attend for- bring a snack and refreshments if necessary. Bring 20-30 copies of your CV- ensure it’s free of errors. Pack a charged laptop if necessary. Update your LinkedIn profile. Depending on which employers you want to meet you might want to create different CV’s- e.g., one for retail roles, one for hospitality roles. Bring only what you need- have your CV, pens, laptop accessible- the less you have to rifle through your bag when talking to an employer, the better.
First impressions - Research shows that you have about seven seconds to give off a good first impression. Your clothes and body language may play an important role in this judgement process. Dress appropriately in comfortable, clean clothes. Smart casual is probably the safest bet.
Find out who’s attending - It may be worth creating a rough plan of the day, recording which employers you want to engage with, creating a list in order of priority. Events can be overwhelming for some, by creating this plan you avoid wasting time and reduce the risk of neglecting to meet your favoured employers.
Research, Research, Research! - Perhaps one of the most important points to consider. Employers will reasonably expect you to understand their company and their services. Researching the employer, via their website and platforms like LinkedIn will help you identify some questions that you can ask them, thereby creating a good first impression. Being prepared will also help calm your nerves.
What you could ask employers:
- What they believe are the challenges/rewards of the role/s
- The culture - size of the teams, impending changes, hybrid working options
- Training and development - opportunities to progress
- Opportunities to use your language-scope to utilise this nationally/internationally?
Avoid asking:
- What their company does - you should have researched this, other attendees will have likely done so
- What you can earn - this conversation will arise later
Recording information and next steps - When speaking to an employer take notes if necessary- particularly relevant if you’re provided with further names and their contact details. Ask the employer representative for their business card. You may want to follow this meeting up with a thank you email. If you’re a member of LinkedIn, you might want to send a personalised message to connect.
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Do pre-register for the event, and do attempt to get a list of the organisations that will be attending the job fair before you go.
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Do plan out a strategy to maximise your time at the event, don't bother spending time with recruiters from organisations you have no interest in.
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Do attempt to research basic information about each organisation you hope to interview with.
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Do prepare a one minute "elevator pitch" that focuses on your unique selling points; what you can offer that benefits the employer.
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Do be prepared to talk about yourself and your background. Providing oversight on your work experience, abilities and skills is a huge selling point to potential employers.
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Do have a few questions prepared for each recruiter, but don't ask questions that any good job-seeker should already know, such as "What does your company do?"
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Do get a recruiter's business card and say their name several times during your conversation. This will display your level of engagement and enthusiasm.
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Do remember to present yourself with a firm handshake, eye contact, a warm smile and strong voice.
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Do bring enough copies of your CV and do bring different versions of your CV if you are searching for different types of jobs.
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Do be sure to ask about the hiring process of each organisation, but don't ask too many questions about salaries, vacation time, and other benefits.
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Do take the initiative and ask about the next step in the process. And do be prepared to follow-up all job leads.
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Do be sure to follow-up with each recruiter.
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Do dress professionally -- conservative is always the safest choice. And do wear comfortable shoes.
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Don't just drop your CV off on an organisation's table and walk off.
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Don't eliminate companies because they are recruiting for positions outside your field; take the time to network with the recruiter and get the name of a hiring manager for your particular career field.
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Don't just drop your resume on the recruiter's table and walk off.
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Don't be afraid or intimidated by the recruiter; he or she is there to do a job -- to meet and screen potential candidates.
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Don't forget to be aware of your body language and bad habits, such as playing with your hair, rocking from side-to-side, chewing gum, etc.
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Don't use filler words such as "um", "like", "you know."
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Don't ever just walk up to a table and interrupt a current conversation; wait your turn and be polite.
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Don't waste the opportunity to network, not only with the recruiters, but with fellow job-seekers and other professionals in attendance.
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Don't ever say anything negative to the recruiter about your previous jobs, companies, or supervisors.
Absolutely Couriers - Provides a full range of services to meet the demands of London's diverse economy including same-day courier services, temperature-controlled courier services, overnight and international courier services. At the event they will be recruiting for Drivers and Riders.
ALDI - Beyond their amazing range of food and drink, they also stock a number of award-winning product ranges. At the event they will be recruiting for Store Assistants.
Avondale Construction - Established in 1978 and based in Camden Town, Avondale is a family run Construction Logistics Specialist and General Contractor. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Babylon Park - Babylon Park is a global amusement park operator with 19 sites in three different countries, and has plans for further worldwide expansion in the coming years. The Camden site will be their largest to date. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Blomma Beauty - More than just a retailer, Blomma Beauty support their customers with their range of services and experiences to help them make informed decisions about their natural beauty & wellbeing regime. At the event they will be recruiting beauty specialists and front of house staff.
Capgemini PLC - A global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation. At the event they will be recruiting beauty specialists and front of house staff.
City and County Healthcare Group - Is the largest provider of community-based home and social care services in the UK. At the event they will be recruiting for Carers.
Dextrick Service Providers Ltd - Dextrick Service Providers are Civil Engineering Site Services Providers that use a variety of industry-standard surveying equipment to produce highly detailed and accurate surveys and reports. At the event they will be recruiting beauty specialists and front of house staff.
Focus Carelink - Provide quality domiciliary care support within service users homes, appropriately tailored to our clients needs to enhance their quality of life and enable them to participate in their communities. At the event they will be recruiting for Carers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) - One of the world’s leading children's hospitals, hosting the UK’s only paediatric National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Hartwig Care - Offer specialist care and support to people who may have special needs due to illness or injury. At the event they will be recruiting for Carers.
Imperial Hotels - All six hotels are ideally situated on or near the beautiful Russell Square, nestled between Kings Cross, Holborn and Oxford Street, providing a fantastic base for business and leisure in London. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Karma Bread - Brings home-baked warmth to the streets of Hampstead Heath, London. At the event they will be recruiting for Bakers and Retail Assistants.
KOKO - Legendary performance venue, the iconic London venue Koko reopened its doors on 29tth of April following three years of closures and a £70 million revamp. At the event they will be recruiting for Team Members.
Koru Kids - A childminding service that focuses on developing their employees to run their own business within childminding as well offer flexibility with working hours. At the event they will be recruiting for Childminders.
Leyland SDM - Are decorating and DIY specialists for both the trade and retail. At the event they will be recruiting for Team Members.
London Energy - Deliver waste and resource management services for North London. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Marlborough Highways -A civil engineering company with expertise in public realm schemes, infrastructure and regeneration projects. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Mayfair Homecare - Provide quality, friendly and fully trained staff to deliver high quality care and support that meets individual needs. At the event they will be recruiting for Carers.
Melia Hotels - Run more than 350 hotels in 40 countries. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Regent's Place - A mixed use business and retail and residential quarter on the north side of Euston Road. At the event they will be recruiting for Facilities Management.
Rooftops Nursery - Private nursery with part and full time provision. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Royal Free Hospital -Established in 1828, the Royal Free continue to lead improvements in healthcare and are proud to have some of the best clinical outcomes in the country. At the event they will be recruiting for HSW vacancies.
Shaftesbury Theatre - The largest independent theatre in the West End and have been presenting high quality large-scale productions for over a century. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Special People -Offer companionship, personal care, housekeeping duties and more. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
The Complete Works -A charity, a school, a home for students who need something else from their education. At the event they will be recruiting for a host of vacancies within their organisation.
Adult Community Learning - Free Courses for adults in Camden.
Capital City College - The largest further education provider in London, and the third largest in the UK, with three colleges – City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
Corndel - A unique, multi award-winning UK management and technology training provider, that focuses on delivering the highest quality programmes.
Coursera (Google Career Certificates) - Get free professional training from Google. Gain job-ready skills in UX design, project management, data analytics, and IT support.
Startup School for Seniors - Free online business courses to support individuals in taking the first steps towards starting your business, it is for those over 50 but available to all.
Well Grounded - An award winning social enterprise providing specialist coffee training and ongoing employment support to Londoners.
- Camden Apprenticeships
- King's Cross Construction Skills
- KX Recruit
- HS2
For more information on anything featured in this newsletter, or for a general chat please contact your Job Hub adviser or email jobhub@camden.gov.uk / call 0207 974 1666
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