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Firstly visit the section on Job Seeking for information on the hidden labour market, using social media to gain work and how to put a strong application together. Also visit the podcast delivered by Mary Carty of SpoiltChild http://marycarty.com/thankyou/ .

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com is a professional networking site through which employers are actively recruiting. There are tutorials ant tools to assist you in creating your profile, joining groups, searching for industry links, researching organisations, preparing for interview and building up links in your sector.

• http://learn.linkedin.com/students/step-1/
• http://resume.linkedinlabs.com/
• http://www.linkedin.com/studentjobs

e-Portfolios

To demonstrate your work (particularly designers, web-developers etc) you should consider creating an e-portfolio. It will also be essential to build a community around you and promote your portfolio to relevant individuals and groups. Music technology students should consider collaborating on www.emeraz.com and engage with a community or fan base.

Tools to assist include:

• http://www.behance.net/
• https://www.tumblr.com/
• http://wordpress.com/

CVs - top tips

• Spell check your CV
• It should be no longer than two pages - many employers only read the first page
• Begin with a careers profile, outline the role you seek and what you can offer the employer
• It should consist of bullet points (as employers do not read paragraphs)
• The Education Section should begin with your most recent qualification first
• The CV should sell you and your skills to an employer

Steps in creating a CV

1. Conduct a Self-Assessment

You should prepare a Career Objective - explaining what you are seeking from an employer and what you have to offer

2. Read the section on CV Preparation and How employers shortlist CVs

3. Be aware of What makes a good CV

4. Customise your CV for the job you are applying for. Make sure you have a full job description. Identify what the recruiter is looking for and make sure you reflect these requirements in your CV. Generally employers seek

• Ability
• Motivation
• Adaptability

5.Take a look at Presentation and Layout  requirements

6. Throughout you CV and letter of application use Positive Action Words

 Sample CVs

• Business/Management CV ‎
• Engineering CV ‎
• ‎HumanitiesCV
• Nursing CV
• Nursing CV 2 ‎
• CVMentalHealthNurse ‎
• Computing CV
• ‎Health & Leisure CV
• Letter of Application

Links

• http://gradireland.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications
• http://www.ucc.ie/en/careers-advice/applications/cvs/#samplecvs
• http://www3.ul.ie/careers/careers/applications/cv.shtml
• http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cvs.htm