Thursday 13th February 2020
Luke Williams- Business Development Executive
Luke very kindly joined us on this morning's seminar, to provide us with an insight on a successful CV and job application. He himself works for Intertek Pharmaceutical Services as a Business Development Executive. Basically, handles the new employees for the company and the whole application process that come with it. Education wise, he proudly holds a BSc degree in both Chemistry and Biology.
He started the presentation with emphasising the importance of sustainability. He educated us with how big of a market sustainability is, and how when companies invest in businesses, they consider the sustainability factor as a major importance.
Luke went on to explain and guide us on to prepare for life after university, in terms of applying for jobs and any upcoming interviews that follows. He stated that the perfect CV doesn't exist but that doesn't mean it can't be excellent one. He describes the best layout of a CV and how it should start with the most recent achievement and activities, as not everyone gets to the end of a CV. As annoying as that sounds, it is the truth. Bold headings and clear paragraph spacing helps the CV look professional, and facts and experiences should be truthful and not elaborated on, because there’s nothing worse than getting caught out on something that you ‘fibbed’ about on your CV, during an interview. Just be honest because first impression counts!
Interview preparation was one of Luke’s biggest struggles growing up, and because of his current job and other life experiences he has overcome that struggle, and found himself on the opposite side of the interview table. That's life for you! A few tips he gave to us included; research the company's background, the job specification and what is required from an ideal candidate, look smart and professional, be punctual and arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled interview time, and bring your best self. Don’t give away that your nervous because everyone is, but it depends who’s good at overcoming their nerves to then have a better chance of getting the job.
This seminar turned to be highly useful and beneficial to me, as he covered points that I struggle with, so taking down notes in everything that he said during the seminar, is something I would revise and implant into my life, for a better chance of being successful for life after university.
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