Standing Out From The Crowd

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Understanding Yourself

Defining Your ‘Unique Selling Proposition’

Managing The Moments Of Truth

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination

Getting the job you want requires careful consideration and intense effort.

TALENTSQUARE provides a simple 5 step process , from ‘finding out’ to ‘getting’ the job you want.

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DefiningYour Destination Standing Out

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Expedition Roadmap To Getting The Job You WantStep by Step to Your Destination

Understanding Yourself

DefiningYour Destination

Defining Your Unique Selling Proposition

Managing The Moments Of Truth

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Standing Out

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Make sure you get noticed!Build a 5-star CVDesign a compelling motivation letterManage your online visibility

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Build a Complete, Correct, Credible, Compelling CV:•A CV is a business document. Be clear and formal in language and layout•Make sure the text is well written and triple check for spelling mistakes. Use active

verbs (‘organized’, ‘lead’, ‘coordinated’,…) and avoid jargon or acronyms•Never lie. Do not falsify information or do not cover up mishap. Be honest about

your activities and accomplishments•Start with the most recent items so they catch the recruiters’ attention first

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TalentSquare helps you build a best practice CV allowing you to…•Document your profile in a best

practise template•Add credibility to your claims by

collecting reference feedback & uploading diplomas and certificates

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Customise your motivation letter to demonstrate that you are a strong fit for the open position •Every application

should have a tailored motivation letter that proves you understand the job requirements, highlights your relevant experiences and promotes your USP. Make sure your arguments jump off the page! • If possible be creative

and think of other ways to demonstrate your motivation: network with company stakeholders or engage in corporate events or discussions. Get noticed!

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We live in an online world. Don’t forget that a savvy researcher can surface a lot of information about you. So manage your online visibility• Be thoughful about what content you upload online•Review the visibility setting in your social networks• Remember that ideas expressed in blogs and forums can always be retrieved

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Compiled & written by Pieterjan Kempynck. Pieterjan graduated as Master in Clinical Psychology and is Managing Director of TalentSquare. He has over 20 years experience in human resources and talent management. Pieterjan took part in several polar expeditions.

All pictures courtesy and copyright Laurent Dick at www.laurentdick.com

Pictures taken during the Antarctic Sailing Expedition 2007/2008. More info on www.circles.cc

October 2011.