Candidates Services
Knight Hamilton provide a range of candidate services:
Vacancies
We have continual vacancies for managerial, technical and general job opportunities.
We choose to have only a selected number of search assignments (headhunting) as we specialise in finding very successful candidates, who are highly sought after for their proven leadership, industry and management experience and their niche technology skills.
We therefore have only a selected number of vacancies for key positions.
Coaching and Training
We provide Coaching and Training in many areas - at our seminars and training courses, or on a one to one basis.
- Coaching
- Corporate Training
- Sales Training
- CV Advice
- Interviews Advice
- Career Advice
Coaching
- Business Skills
- Outplacement
- Career Development - Get the right job for your career now - Career Development Seminars
- Life Development
- Image Improvement
Corporate Training
Corporate training for business development, sales, marketing, technical management and technical skills etc.
Sales Training
We are experienced at sales training on all levels.
Job Search Training
- Job search, job survival, job market analysis and future employment trends
- CV Advice
- Interviews Advice
- Career Advice
- Career Development Seminars
CV Advice
We have given just some of our important CV advice below:
For more CV advice and career coaching advice – why not attend one of our career development seminars or workshops. One-to-one coaching is also provided.
Book our coaching TODAY! – CONTACT US
Today with so many executives chasing a rapidly reducing number of job vacancies, it is a necessity for candidates to have an up-to-date awareness of the job market and future employment trends, together with a targeted Career Plan and the very best job search skills and tools. These should include a professional current CV, a methodical and targeted approach to job search and good interview skills.
Your CV should be:
- No more than two to three pages long.
- Leave enough white space for good presentation.
- Tailor the CV to the job you are applying for.
- Start with an opening paragraph giving an overview of your major achievements and unique selling points. (USP's)
- Followed by your education - Degrees, MBA's, etc.
- Then show your Work Achievements section
- List your achievements - successful management decisions, strategies implemented, major sales successes, revenues increased, etc.
- Projects handled including projects outside your job specification.
- Describe the situation as you found it, explain what you did about it.
- Detail the specific benefits to the business e.g. increased profits, new procedures, improved morale, etc.
- Quantify whenever possible.
- List your Career History in reverse order with the most recent job first.
- Use bullet points.
- Describe job positions accurately.
- Don't leave career gaps unanswered.
- Use direct action words such as, directed, developed, wrote, recommended.
- State facts not opinions, e.g. revenue increased from £100k to £500k rather than “I was highly successful”.
- Quantify your level of responsibility and your achievements.
- Finally list your Contact Details and Hobbies / Interests.
- Emphasise sports etc. that show good team working e.g. rugby, cricket etc.
- Provide a Covering Letter outlining why you are particularly suitable for the job.
- Show your interest and knowledge about the company. (based on your research)
- Explain why and how you can add value.
Interview Advice
We have listed just some of our important interview advice below:
For more interview advice and career coaching advice why not attend one of our career development seminars or workshops. One-to-one coaching is also provided.
Book our coaching TODAY! – CONTACT US
Today with so many executives chasing a rapidly reducing number of job vacancies, it is a necessity for candidates to have an up-to-date awareness of the job market and future employment trends, together with a targeted Career Plan and the very best job search skills and tools. These should include a professional current CV, a methodical and targeted approach to job search and good interview skills.
- Research the company i.e. company profile, successes, management style, dress code etc. If possible find out your interviewer's style, likes and dislikes. Prepare a list of questions to ask e.g.
- Is there a planned career development path?
- What are the companies plans for product development, new markets, industries, diversification, etc.
- 70% of the impression you make will come from your non-verbal communication.
- Your body language is crucially important at interviews.
- First impressions count, so smile, give good eye contact and a firm handshake.
- Your interviewers raised eyebrows or crossed arms and legs are clear signs that they did not understand you, or are not happy with your response.
- Dress according to the companies dress code and culture.
- Why not attend one of our Image Improvement Seminars to stand out against the other candidates (Seminars and One-to One advice includes:
- clothes / colour
- co-ordination, etc.
- Dress to impress !!!
- Responding to questions e.g. (Try to assess what the interviewer is looking for)
- Why are you seeking new employment?
- Do not denigrate your present employer. Be positive e.g. Lack of development and training opportunities.
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
- The best weaknesses are disguised strengths e.g. Not stretched or challenged.
- What attracted you to this organisation?
- I believe that your organisation will help my career aspirations and development and I am confident that I can add value to the job.
Career Advice
We have listed just some of the important tips below.
For more tips and career coaching advice why not attend one of our career development seminars or workshops. One-to-one coaching is also provided.
Book our coaching TODAY! – CONTACT US
Today with so many executives chasing a rapidly reducing number of job vacancies, it is a necessity for candidates to have an up-to-date awareness of the job market and future employment trends, together with a targeted Career Plan and the very best job search skills and tools. These should include a professional current CV, a methodical and targeted approach to job search and good interview skills.
Career Development Advice
1. Take charge of your career - No job for life anymore.
- Target your career - or you may end up in a career siding or unemployed.
- Your last two jobs are crucial as they point the way to the next job.
- Your current job is a stepping stone to your next important job.
- Avoid closed-off opportunities.
- Ideally stay at least 2 years in each job.
- There is a need to build career resilience.
- Carry out an annual personal skills assessment.
- Prepare your negotiating position for your next job interview.
- Develop a Career Strategy and take your strategy forward.
- Produce a 2 and a 5 year Career Plan with milestones.
- Review the job market.
- Assess future employment trends.
- Jobs are destroyed by technology, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, re-engineering, the global village and the third world.
2. Considerations include:
- What is the shelf life of my knowledge and skills.
- How often to update my skills, how long will my skills last, are there any areas closing off.
- What do I want from my career ie. my career length and direction.
- Am I at a career crossroads.
- What are my long-term prospects in the company.
- What are my companies prospects.
- How long will my industry sector last.
- Which jobs position me for career advancement and ensure that my skills will be in demand in the future.
- Which companies will invest in my training and development.
My Career Objectives should be to attract a suitable employer, in an area of work that is going to last, which will enable me to make further investments in my skills and experience, so that I will have a sound base from which to secure the next stage of my career path.
Candidate Coaching
Knight Hamilton provides executive coaching on a one to one - or group basis - in five complementary areas:
- Career Development – Get the right job for your career now! - Career Development Seminars
- Outplacement
- Business Skills
- Image Improvement
- Life Development
Coaching will be provided by us or by one of our carefully selected and proven associates specialising in niche industry areas and managed by us.
