{"id":349,"date":"2020-10-28T12:40:09","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T12:40:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/134.122.102.56\/SAND\/uk\/?post_type=waf&#038;p=349"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:27:36","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T12:27:36","slug":"finding-a-new-job","status":"publish","type":"waf","link":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/waf\/finding-a-new-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding a new job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"gm5dcffb7\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm5dcffb7 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div id=\"section-gc16f3d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gc16f3d gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h1 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Looking for work<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g976db3\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g976db3 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Looking for a new job is an exciting but daunting time. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a career change or wanting to get back into the workplace after a career break, this page has lots of information and resources to help you.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmd1e0df0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmd1e0df0 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gmac29a91\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmac29a91 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g00400c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g00400c gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h1 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Useful links and websites<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gma2a25c8\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gma2a25c8 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row gutentor-rm-row-space-d\">\n<div id=\"col-gm1840d3\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm1840d3 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-8 grid-md-12 grid-12 gutentor-rm-col-space-d centre\"><div id=\"section-gm1840d3\" class=\"section-gm1840d3 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g94ab30\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g94ab30 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">National Careers Service<\/span><\/a> provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.<br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.mumsnet.com\/careers-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Mumsnet<\/span> <\/a>Talent has lots of information and blog posts to help you take the next steps in your career.<br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/access-southampton.co.uk\/employability-hub\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Access Southampton<\/span><\/a> has compiled a list of useful career links and resources &#8211; even if you don&#8217;t live in Southampton, there is still lots of helpful information and advice.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm9b01aa\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm9b01aa gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-4 grid-md-12 grid-12 gutentor-rm-col-space-d centre\"><div id=\"section-gm9b01aa\" class=\"section-gm9b01aa gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g77223c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g77223c gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Watch the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=r_iZyS1guR4\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Jobcast trailer<\/span><\/a> produced by Southampton City Council. <br><br>The Jobcast is a new monthly employability podcast where they will be sharing advice to help you get your next job.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Jobcast Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r_iZyS1guR4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm74e7541\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm74e7541 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gm11be703\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm11be703 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\">\n<div id=\"section-g7ec50b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g7ec50b gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h1 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Writing \/ updating your CV<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm30f190c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm30f190c gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\">\n<div id=\"section-g810724\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g810724 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">A CV is a professional document that showcases your skills and experience to a potential employer.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm47f0af7\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm47f0af7 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm754d7b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm754d7b gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-8 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm754d7b\" class=\"section-gm754d7b gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to write a CV and what you should include\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vy1_jm_C2Lo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm30a7e0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm30a7e0 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-4 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm30a7e0\" class=\"section-gm30a7e0 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g428ab0\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g428ab0 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Consider having different CVs for different jobs \u2013 make sure you tailor your CV to the job you\u2019re applying for using the job description and person specification<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Make sure your CV is clearly laid out \u2013 you can use Southampton City Council&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/12\/CV-Template.docx\">free CV template<\/a> to do this<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm083a0fb\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m2 section-gm083a0fb gutentor-module gutentor-dynamic-columns has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm3bdc2a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m2-col col-gm3bdc2a gutentor-module gutentor-dynamic-single-column grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm3bdc2a\" class=\"section-gm3bdc2a gutentor-single-col\">\n<div id=\"section-gec018e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-gec018e gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Make sure your CV is no longer than 2 sides of A4 paper \u2013 this is because an employer can see all the information they need on one sheet of paper. Don\u2019t worry if you can\u2019t fill 2 sides of A4 though, especially if you\u2019re looking for your first job.<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Check your spelling and grammar<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Use bullet points instead of paragraphs \u2013 this makes it easier to read and keeps it short, snappy and to the point<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Keep your CV up to date. Every time you complete a course or gain new skills and experience get it on your CV. Also make sure you update your CV if your contact details change!<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm7ac3a94\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm7ac3a94 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gm0f44609\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm0f44609 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-gfd3901\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gfd3901 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h1 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>How to write a personal profile<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm5a598b5\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm5a598b5 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-ga76f9d\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-ga76f9d gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">Your personal profile should be short, only a few lines, and summarise your transferable skills and experience. When writing a personal profile, remember <strong><em>Who <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 <strong><em>What <\/em><\/strong>\u2013 <strong><em>Goals<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm40d1108\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m2 section-gm40d1108 gutentor-module gutentor-dynamic-columns has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm06e374\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m2-col col-gm06e374 gutentor-module gutentor-dynamic-single-column grid-lg-4 grid-md-4 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm06e374\" class=\"section-gm06e374 gutentor-single-col\">\n<section id=\"gme38e368\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gme38e368 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<section id=\"gmb9697d6\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmb9697d6 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g0a6a02\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g0a6a02 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Who are you?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gd0db11\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-gd0db11 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">A hardworking professional\u2026<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">An ambitious marketing graduate\u2026<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">A highly skilled professional\u2026<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm9f8d6b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m2-col col-gm9f8d6b gutentor-module gutentor-dynamic-single-column grid-lg-4 grid-md-4 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm9f8d6b\" class=\"section-gm9f8d6b gutentor-single-col\">\n<section id=\"gm4af86c2\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm4af86c2 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gm6c79845\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm6c79845 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g61f660\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g61f660 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>What can you offer?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g9a4c06\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g9a4c06 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">What skills can you bring?<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">What experience do you have?<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Be specific<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm269496\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m2-col col-gm269496 gutentor-module gutentor-dynamic-single-column grid-lg-4 grid-md-4 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm269496\" class=\"section-gm269496 gutentor-single-col\">\n<section id=\"gmc3992e5\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmc3992e5 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gma6c3584\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gma6c3584 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-gdebb26\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-gdebb26 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>What are your goals?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-ge63d96\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-ge63d96 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Currently seeking an opportunity to\u2026<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Looking to join a market-leading company\u2026<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Wanting to establish a career in\u2026<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmbcc5082\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmbcc5082 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gmaa3d952\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmaa3d952 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g040e5a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g040e5a gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><h1 class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Preparing for interviews<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm79fd0f4\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm79fd0f4 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g11f285\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g11f285 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\">The key to succeeding at interviews is preparation. Your preparation should start as soon as you\u2019ve been told you\u2019ve got an interview.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm8bc1645\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm8bc1645 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d gutentor-rm-ct-space-t gutentor-rm-ct-space\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm745201\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm745201 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-8 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm745201\" class=\"section-gm745201 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<section id=\"gm0d9052c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm0d9052c gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g76597a\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g76597a gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Preparation Checklist:<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-gdb5a0c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-gdb5a0c gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><strong>Research the company<\/strong> \u2013 look up their website and social media and find out their values<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><strong>Check the job description<\/strong> \u2013 most of the time, interview questions will be based on the job description, so having examples of how your skills and experience meet these requirements will help to strengthen your answers<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><strong>Plan your journey<\/strong><\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><strong>Sort out your clothes<\/strong><\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-4\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><strong>Get your documents ready<\/strong> \u2013 if you\u2019ve been asked to bring ID or certificates, make sure you have these ready and in a neat folder<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-5\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\"><strong>Confirm any childcare arrangements<\/strong><\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gm0225a4\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm0225a4 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-4 grid-md-12 grid-12 centre\"><div id=\"section-gm0225a4\" class=\"section-gm0225a4 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<section id=\"gm236ad67\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gm236ad67 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g312a11\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g312a11 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Interview Advice<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g0ee72c\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g0ee72c gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Take your time and think about what you\u2019ve been asked before answering<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t understand a question \u2013 ask for it to be rephrased or clarified<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">It\u2019s ok to bring notes or a CV in with you \u2013 just make sure you use them as a guide and don\u2019t read directly from them<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">It\u2019s normal to feel nervous<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-4\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Keep your body language positive<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-5\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Give lots of examples and full explanations<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gmba2cadb\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmba2cadb gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover has-color-bg has-custom-bg has-gutentor-overlay\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<section id=\"gmbaaed41\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 section-gmbaaed41 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container gutentor-rm-ct-space-d\">\n<div id=\"section-g2f5e19\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e1 section-g2f5e19 gutentor-element gutentor-element-advanced-text\"><div class=\"gutentor-text-wrap\"><p class=\"gutentor-text\"><strong>Video Interviews<\/strong><br><br>Video interviews are becoming more common, even before the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"section-g4269a2\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e7 section-g4269a2 gutentor-element gutentor-element-list\"><ul class=\"grid-row gutentor-grid-item-wrap list-indicator-icon\"><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-0\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Find a quiet and well-lit space with no distractions<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-1\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Make sure light is facing you, not behind you \u2013 this will stop your face being covered by shadow<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-2\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Test your device\u2019s webcam, microphone and internet connection before the interview<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-3\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Treat it like a face to face interview. Dress smartly and try to avoid any bright or stripy clothing, as this will interfere with the camera and distract you and the interviewer<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-4\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Sit comfortably \u2013 your webcam should be level with your eyes and you shouldn\u2019t have to lean forwards or backwards<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-5\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Sit in front of a clear background \u2013 avoid sunny windows or distracting wall art<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"gutentor-list-item grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-item gutentor-single-item-6\"><span class=\"gutentor-list-item-wrap g-s-list-wrap\"><span class=\"gutentor-single-list-item-icon\"><i class=\"list-item-icon fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"gutentor-list-item\"><p class=\"gutentor-single-item-title\">Maintain eye contact and positive body language<\/p><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-349","waf","type-waf","status-publish","hentry","waf-cat-parenting-and-employment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/waf\/349","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/waf"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/waf"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/path-perinatal.eu\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=349"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}