🔎第五階段:面試
🔺Part 2 :面試前,你所需要的六項準備!
1️⃣ 妥善安排面試細節
收到面試通知後,務必與公司確認日期、時間、地點、面試流程,以及是否有需要特別準備資料或證明文件。若是前往較遠的地方面試,可主動詢問是否有提供車馬費補助,甚至提出用網路面試 先確認彼此的意向。 最後,妥善安排前往面試地點的交通方式,一定要提早到達目的地。
2️⃣ 做好最好的行銷術
面試,其實就是行銷自己及作品。 最好的行銷手法,就是運用你的個人魅力把自己的作品及自己推銷給公司。 在英國面試,除了最基本的著裝禮儀要注意,另外建議你別太謙虛,請盡量把豐功偉 業、最優秀的一面完全展示出來,所以請列下一些你的優點、經驗、價值,那些能擊 敗其他應徵者的能力,不害臊的多次練習!
3️⃣ 知己知彼,互相呼應作品
從公司網站、報導、做過的案子,了解公司文化,以便在面試時,能適時吹捧幾個你欣賞的設計,展現你與公司的理念特別相近!相反地,你可以轉化你作品集的性質, 把作品介紹得更投其所好,以增加作品的討論度。另外也建議事先了解一下你的面試官,查看公司網站或Linked in搜尋其經歷,可以想一想什麼東西會引起他們的注意力。
4️⃣ 投其所好的作品集
面試時,除了帶上當時申請時的作品集,建議可以帶上比較1-2個完整的作品序列,並且是針對那個公司的性質而有所準備的。
5️⃣ 了解職務範圍和該職務酬勞
請再詳讀一遍徵人廣告,徹底了解職務範圍,並聯想這個職務在公司組織裡扮演什麼角色位置? 會有什麼挑戰?若是有工作經驗者,上一份工作有沒有相似的難題,而你如何成功克服?更重要的是:你對這個職務有沒有什麼想法?你的加入可以帶給公司什麼?另外也別忘了普查好類似職缺的酬勞範圍,通常面試最後會問你希望的待遇,建議可以明白且有自信地和他們說你理想的薪水。
6️⃣ 對公司的好奇心
你想要更了解公司什麼?面試是雙向的,因此也建議你準備好一些問公司的問題,以展現出你對該公司頗有研究、且相當有興趣,在面試過程中,問問題是能適時拉近距離的,保持自信、積極的態度,並試圖去開啟或延長話題,讓對方感受到你對公司的熱情與好奇心。
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🔍 Stage 5:Interview
🔺 Part 2:6 steps for preparation before an interview
1️⃣ Arranging & confirming interview details.
After receiving the interview notice, be sure to confirm the date, time, venue, interview process with the company and if you need to prepare and bring any specific documents or certifications. If you are traveling to a location that is quite far, you can try to ask if the company is willing to subsidize your transportation fees or if they are comfortable settling for a video interview instead.
Remember to arrange for your transportation in advance to the interview location and always arrive earlier than your expected time.
2️⃣ Deploy your best marketing skills.
An interview is all about selling yourself and your works to the company and for the job position, it is not about bragging how good you are, be careful of the difference!
The best technique is using your personal charm to market yourself. When preparing for an interview in the UK, other than paying attention to basic dressing etiquettes and formalities, do not be too humble as well. Try your best to display your merits, experience and value that can defeat other candidates. Do not be shy and rehearse your interviews often so that you do not get nervous during the real deal!
3️⃣ Resonating your works with the company.
It is crucial that your portfolio resonates with the company’s ethos. Learn and familiarize yourself with these details from the company website, reports and projects that they might have done. This helps you to engage deeper in conversation during the interview.
You could talk about a few of their projects which you admire. How it has influenced or inspired you and how your design beliefs and interest is similar to the company. Alternatively, you could also show a portfolio that is more aligned with what the company does so that you can discuss your works on a deeper level with them.
It is also recommended that you know your interviewers in advance so that you understand what draws their attention and what conversation topics will engage them. Check the company's website, LinkedIn, or even a google search to read up on your interviewers profile, articles they have written before and their experiences.
4️⃣ Portfolio’s target audience.
Other than bringing your portfolio works sent in during application, it is recommended that you bring an additional 1-2 completed works targeted towards the design nature of the company.
5️⃣ Understand the work scope and remunerations of the job.
Read the recruitment advertisement again, understand the scope of works and think of how the job plays a role within the company organisation. What would be the challenges? What are the takeaways from the job? Evaluate and weigh out these elements.
If you have had work experiences, did you meet similar challenges with your previous job? How did you manage to overcome them? More importantly, what are your views and thoughts about the job position. What can you value-add to the company?
In addition, don’t forget to check out the remuneration packages of similar job vacancies. Towards the end of the interview is where you would be asked about your ideal salary range and job package details – overtime pay, travel sick leaves, vacation days, insurances, time flexibility etc.
Consider the package in whole and negotiate clearly and confidently. It is important that you display a balance between your financial concerns and genuine interest and desire for the job. Avoid being too eager and overbearing during these talks.
6️⃣ Your curiosity towards the company.
What else do you want to learn about the company? An interview goes both ways; hence it is recommended that you prepare in advance some questions that you would like to ask the company as well.
This not only shows your deep interest towards the company but also helps to establish a closer connection between both parties. Be confident and enthusiastic, try to engage and extend the conversation topic or even start new ones. Let the company feel your excitement and curiosity!
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🔎第三階段 : 應徵職缺
🔺Part 1 : cover letter怎麼寫的5個重點
Cover letter是指在投職缺時,連同履歷和作品集一起寄出的一封信,他是第一眼會被看到的東西,也就是你應徵的第一個門面,關係到你的履歷、作品集會不會被點開來。
Cover letter的主要重點應是敘明自己是如何「符合職缺需求且合適」,並策略性地說服公司「這個人值得花時間來面試」。
1️⃣ 展現你對職缺公司已有了解且相當有興趣
他們在乎的是----你了解我們公司嗎? 為什麼你想加入我們公司? 為了回答以上問題, 研究準備工作不可少,請竭盡你的資源,無論是網路上搜尋或詢問在該公司任職的朋友、老師,徹底研究了解你想要投職缺的這家公司,他們處理的領域是? 做過什麼案子? 公司理念是什麼?
2️⃣ 職缺需求看清楚: 放大優點
公司徵人是必一定有他的需求,請把徵才廣告詳細閱讀--工作內容有哪些? 必須要會用的軟體是?有什麼技能或經驗會加分?
景觀設計要處理的層面很廣,尤其職場新鮮人可能擅長的東西不那麼全面,或是某些軟體不熟練等,因此在cover letter中可以強調你的優點,哪些部分你很擅長,且正好符合該公司的領域,或是正好某個職缺需求中的技能/軟體你相當擅長。
3️⃣ 價值+符合需求= 你就是他們要找的人
綜上所述,cover letter最核心的就是必須展現出「你的價值」,並明確點出「為什麼 他們要用你」的種種客觀條件。畢業生除了要能符合職缺需求外,也要讓人相信你有-- 願意學習的上進心、可栽培的潛能; 若是已經有工作經驗者,可進一步提到你的企圖 心--- 你想要的是什麼? 你的加入能帶給公司什麼?
4️⃣ 毛遂自薦-- 自己創造職缺
若對某間公司有興趣但沒有開缺,你還是可以寄出cover letter和履歷、作品集,展現出你的強烈 興趣與企圖心,往好處想,你就是唯一一個求職者---沒有其他競爭對手!
有很多時候會有意想不到的收穫。建議可以等1-2禮拜後去電,或是再寄一封follow-up email詢問狀 況。
5️⃣ 簽證狀態及需求
若已有簽證能在英國工作或實習者,別忘記在cover letter最後提及你現在的簽證種類、可以工作的時數、簽證到期日等資訊; 但如果你需要工作簽證者,除了主動說明外,不主動提起也是個選項,與其讓公司因為簽證問題拒你於門外,何不先用履歷和作品集打動他們,說服公司你是值得的人選比較重要。
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🔎Stage 3 : Applying for a job position
🔺Part 1 : How to write a cover letter + 5 key points
The cover letter is a key document sent in along with your resume and portfolio for a job application. It is the first item employers would see when reviewing your job application, and hence their first impression of you. The purpose of the cover letter is to grab their attention and convince them to have a look at your resume and portfolio. The contents should give an insight of your attitude, achievements, skills, experience and why you are the best candidate for the job position. You need to convince the employer that you fit in with their company culture and that you are worth the time and effort for an interview.
1️⃣ Display your understanding and interest for the job position.
Few key questions employers ask when recruiting – Do you know our company philosophy, values and culture? Why do you want to join our company? They want to know if you are genuinely interested in them, and motivated to perform if hired.
To answer these questions, prior research and preparation is indispensable to do well. Tap into online resources, talks and the network of people – peers/seniors you know that work for the company, colleagues and teachers to thoroughly familiarize and understand the company – How does the company function? How do the teams work? What type of projects do they deal with? Which projects have they completed?
2️⃣ Understand the job requirements: Magnify your strengths.
Read in detail the company job posting advertisements – What specific needs and requirements are they looking for? What basic software skills do they require? What additional skills and experience would value-add to your application?
Landscape architects need to deal with a wide range of jobscope. For young professionals whom just joined the field, it may be tough to display a comprehensive amount of matured skillset. As such, emphasize your strengths in the cover letter and abilities that you are confident will meet the job requirements.
3️⃣ Value + Meeting requirements = YOU ARE THE CHOSEN ONE!
In summary, the purpose of the cover letter is to show your "value" and clearly point out to the employer why they should hire you. Fresh graduates should not only be able to meet the basic requirements of the job position, but also display your thirst to learn, goals and that you have potential. If you already have work experience, you can mention your ambitions – What to you want to achieve? What value can you add to the company?
4️⃣ Self-recommendation – Creating your own job vacancy.
If you are interested in a particular company that is not hiring, you can still send in your application documents to show your strong interest and initiative. Do not be afraid as there likely won’t be other competitors, you might also gain unexpected benefits instead.
After sending in your application, it is recommended to wait for 1-2 weeks before calling, or sending another email for a follow-up action.
5️⃣ VISA status and requirements.
Even if you already have a visa to work or intern in the UK, do mention these details at the end of the cover letter – Current visa type, eligible working hours, visa expiry date, etc.
If you require a work visa, some people suggest to be explicit about it while some suggest to not bring up the matter until the company ask due to the fear of their application being directly rejected prior to considerations.
However, rather than spending time worrying over visa employment issues, why not work on your resume and portfolio to impress and convince the company that you are a candidate worthy for the effort to hire in the first place.
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