Recruitment: Career Opportunities

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Application tips for the UK employment market

DOs and DON'Ts

Do:

Announce your professional objectives as a way to introduce yourself to a potential employer
Use a clear layout in your CV and other communication (eg.cover letter)
Work on the ‘sweet spot’- employers tend to pay the most attention to the upper half of the first page, so display all key information in that section
Include the name of the company, the dates of start and end as well as the location
Make use of bullet points to describe your mission for each role
Be concise and relevant in the choice of missions and achievements
Add extra-curricular activities only if it makes sense for your profile (volunteering, associations, sport at high level…)
Include awards and honours
Include dissertation titles and specialisations specific to the UK

Don't:

Don’t use abbreviations or leave acronyms unexplained
Don’t allow spelling mistakes: ensure you make use of spelling tools and get someone else you trust to proof the content
Don’t leave any gaps in your employment history unexplained
Don’t include a photo
Don’t provide inaccurate or misleading information

Presentation, recruitment process & CV

The amount of personal information on CVs is reduced compared to France, mostly in reaction to discrimination laws. It is now illegal, for example, to ask a candidate’s age
Heavy emphasis is put on recent responsibilities, experiences and soft skills (team player, keen sportsman, charity work, etc.) in addition to academic achievements.
A recruiter in the UK expects the candidate to come with a vision for their next career move, almost like a personal business plan
French graduates seeking a first job in the UK should be aware that British interviewers are unlikely to ask them about the content of their university courses or extra-curricular activities
Demonstrating initiative, self-confidence and leadership are important topics discussed during interviews
It is common for future colleagues or team members to interview a candidate as part of the process
Identify the direction you want your career to take and articulate this very clearly in all communications. A potential employer will be drawn towards profiles that show ambition, focus and logic based on the candidate’s trajectory and experience to date
References are an important element of the recruitment process. Good employers and recruiters will use informal references from their network in addition to references provided by the candidate

UK market situation & expectations

Since Brexit, you need to check if you need a visa to work in the UK
The UK market relies heavily on outside recruitment agencies
It is essential that you are conscious of your English level. The expected standard is high, so ensure that you invest in perfecting both your spoken and written English.
Employers look for the right cultural fit. Personality and experience are also key
The ‘old boy’ network (school, college or family connections) is still very prevalent
Activate your own network and make use of tools such as LinkedIn wisely
Take the time to study the marketplace and look at current job offers for the type of roles that interest you, so that you can adapt your presentation and CV accordingly
Equally, ensure that you benchmark the average salary for the type of jobs you are applying to