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TMS ASIA PACIFIC Presented by Inez Chan 23 June 2010 Interview Skills Workshop Boost Your Overall Hirability

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Page 1: Boost Your Overall Hirability

TMS ASIA PACIFIC

Presented by Inez Chan

23 June 2010

Interview Skills Workshop

Boost Your Overall Hirability

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ABOUT US

Established in 1994. Today, TMS Asia Pacific is the largest

travel HR consultancy firm in the region. TMS Asia Pacific has recently opened a training institute – TMS Academy.

Asia’s first specialist recruitment firm

dedicated solely to the travel, tourism

& hospitality sectors.

All members of the worldwide TMS Asia Pacific team are from a travel, tourism and/or hospitality background.

MORE THAN JUST RECRUITMENT

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Where to start?

LOOKING FOR A JOB

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JOB VACANCY

Employers are hiring because…

• New position

• Replacement

• Change of scope

• Promotion

• Etc..

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FINDING OPPORTUNITIES

Traditional Way

Newspaper Online

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THE WAY FORWARD

• Online (new media, BLOGS, LinkedIn, WIWIH, Twitter,

Facebook, Catererglobal, Myspace, hotel/restaurant websites)

• Search/Recruitment Agencies

• Word of mouth

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Position Yourself!

LOOKING FOR A JOB

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• A well written CV – it can mean getting an interview or being passed over.

• CV needs to be concise; easy to read, ideally 3 pages.

• Up to date with months and years of employment; role, responsibilities and accomplishments.

• Focus on achievements rather than responsibilities.

• Avoid fancy fonts, templates, colors or borders.

• Use bullet points.

• Include professionally taken pictures of your culinary creations.

• Don’t forget to SPELL and GRAMMAR Check!

• Highlight your qualifications and skills; i.e. language or computer skills.

POSITION YOURSELF

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1. Personal Particulars (photo optional)

2. Educational Background &

Professional Qualifications

3. Career Objective

4. Career Summary & Achievements

5. Work Experience (in chronological order)

6. Hobbies (only those relevant to the position applied for)

A GOOD CV SHOULD HAVE…

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Interview Tips

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INTERVIEW TIPS

• Employers want to hire as much as you want the job.

• Show the employer you REALLY want the job.

• Research and prepare questions.

• Dress your best and Smile - be happy!

• First impression is important, decisions are made in the first 10 minutes of an interview.

• Arrive on time – or even better early.

• Turn off your mobile phone.

• Be honest with your answers.

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INTERVIEWDO’S AND DON’T

1. Be on time.2. Turn off mobile.3. Pay attention on

personal hygiene.4. Firm handshake & sit

upright.5. Speak clearly &

confidently.6. Research the company &

prepare questions.

1. Tell lies.2. Rely on them to do the

selling for you.3. Act as though you just

want any job.4. Smoke or chew gum.5. Look at the time.6. Start talking about

personal issues.7. Criticize current or past

employers.

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INTERVIEW ATTIRE

a) Make sure you have appropriate interview attire and everything fits correctly.

b) Get your clothes ready the night before.

c) If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, so they are ready for next time.

d) Polish your shoes.

e) Bring a breath mint and use it before you enter the building.

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DRESS CODE

MALEMALE

• Solid color, conservative suit

• White long sleeve shirt

• Conservative tie

• Dark socks, professional shoes

• Little or no jewelry

• Neat, professional hairstyle

• Go easy on the aftershave

• Neatly trimmed nails

• Portfolio or briefcase

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DRESS CODE

FEMALEFEMALE• Solid color, conservative suit - the suit skirt

should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably

• Coordinated blouse & conservative shoes • Limited jewelry (no dangling earrings or arms

full of bracelets)

• No jewelry is better than cheap jewelry • Professional hairstyle

• Neutral pantyhose • Light make-up and perfume

• Neatly manicured clean nails • Portfolio or briefcase

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How else can I sniff out opportunities?

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“It’s not WHAT you know, It’s

WHO you know”

NETWORKING

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• Quality vs. quantity – It’s the quality of your contacts that counts, not the number. Who are the decision makers? Influencers?

• Be creative – Use new media, social networking sites: Facebook, Blogs, LinkedIn etc.

• Be Patient - Business relationships take time. Get to know people not only from a business perspective but from a personal one too.

• Avoid emergency networking - Build relationships BEFORE you need them.

• Diversity – Get to know people across different industries and social groups.

• Get introduced – Seek referrals and get yourself personally introduced. A personal introduction opens doors you otherwise have no way of entering.

• Introduce others - You get to re-connect with people when you don't need anything and the favor will be returned in future.

• Make random "hello" calls - When someone comes up in a conversation or to mind. You don't need to have an agenda or reason.

NETWORKING TIPS

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Selecting a Recruiter

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SELECTING A RECRUITER

• ..who is a natural Networker.

• ..who has a good reputation/work ethics.

• ..who is genuinely interested in helping you build a career.

• ..who understands the client’s needs.

• ..who has a successful track record.

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� Prepare yourself properly; start networking early, prepare a well written CV highlighting your skills to the employer.

� Interviews – Show the employer you want the job, do some research and be positive; employers normally make a decision in the first 10 minutes.

� Work with professionals to develop your career.

� Network!

SUMMARY- Boost Your Overall Hirability

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FULL TIME

TMS wishes you all the best in your endeavour!

Thank you!

[email protected]

Regional Director, Business Development

TMS Asia Pacific