Hays, the leading recruiting expert, has launched a new interactive careers training portal – Career Skills – aimed at individuals looking for a job. The online careers coach is designed to help jobseekers prepare for their next career move and stand out from the competition by teaching them a range of skills, from managing their own brand and building relationships with recruiters to making a great impression at interviews.
Gaelle Blake, Head of Career Transitions at Hays, says: “As the competition for jobs increases candidates need to do all they can to make sure they stand out and demonstrate that are the right person for the job. We are not taught the skills required to find a job and it’s not just a case of writing a CV or performing well in an interview, there is now much more to consider such as online branding and networking.
“We have successfully secured work for job seekers during these difficult economic times and know what they need to do to be successful – the online portal offers tailored advice from specialist recruitment experts, on how they can get ahead in their industry. Employers will only hire the best and they are prepared to wait for someone who fits the job specification, which makes it all the more important for professionals to demonstrate that they have the skills required and how they can really add value to the business. Understand the competencies organisations require, reflect these in your CV and interview and you stand a very good chance of getting the job.
“We see so many professionals who have fantastic experience and skills but they have real difficulty demonstrating this to employers. Hays Career Skills has been developed to help candidates understand what employers are looking for and think about how best to demonstrate they are the most suitable person for the job. It includes detailed training videos giving individuals invaluable practice at competency based interviewing, advice on how to approach assessment centres and tips on how to manage their online brand.”
Hays Career Skills offers online interactive tailored advice to jobseekers. Modules include:
- How to build a relationship with your recruiter?
- Managing your online brand.
- Networking skills.
- Understanding competencies.