Set for central London on 29 April, the Jobsite Jobseekers Unconference is organised with one simple objective: To help candidates to be successful in your quest for employment or your next move. Twitterers can follow developments on the Hashtag: #JobsiteJU

Jobsite are constantly looking for new ways to offer the best experience when you entrust us with your next career move. Whilst there are plenty of resources and networking opportunities on-line, the best networking and learning happens face to face. There are no presentations and no PowerPoint, just good conversation, shared experiences, support and the opportunity to focus the discussion and ask questions in the areas YOU need most help.

An unconference is like no other event you will have attended before. For a start, it's not a conference. There are no presentations or PowerPoint and the focus is on conversation, where the attendees dictate the agenda. The topics are divided in to "tracks" or small groups, where the discussion is lead by "track leaders."

The track leaders are chosen because of their experience and expertise in the topics. Their role is to start the conversation, input where needed, answer questions and give expert advice where needed. The agenda for the track, the questions and the content is dictated by you, and most of the talking comes from the attendees. The track leaders are available throughout the day if you want a one - to - one conversation.

We positively encourage you to drop in and out of tracks, when you have the help you want move to the next one. You don't have to wait for the finish out of politeness. At the same time, if you want to have a conversation away from the tracks, or to start your own,

The location in central London will be announced soon. Registration Information can be found here

Extras:

One-to-One video interview coaching: You can book a session on the day. Sessions last 15 minutes. 10 minutes answering mock interview questions. 5 minute feedback. You can download the video from a unique and personal link.

One-to-One C.V. Review:

Bring your C.V. on the day and book in for a 15 minute review. Find out how to make it a real sales document that promotes you best, and to make it easy to find in a C.V. Database.

One-to-One Profile Review/Career Clinic

Everyone attending the Jobsite Jobseekers Unconference will be sent a link to complete a career profile designed for job seekers as well as a host of other resources. You can book a 15 minute session to understand what your completed profile means and to get some pointers on your next career move. You’re going to be working a long time. Invest some time in research and preparation.

The Unconference Tracks:

A winning C.V.

Your C.V. is usually the first impression any hiring company. It should be a sales document that opens the door to your next opportunity. If you are not getting through the door, it could be that your “sales” document is not stacking up. What information are you listing? Can you be found in a key-word search? Are you hidden in the C.V. database? Do you need a new C.V. for every opportunity? All this and more.

Spreading the net

Forget on-line, there are plenty of opportunities to network off-line effectively and get yourself noticed. Trade Associations, Job Fairs, Chamber of commerce, Trade Shows even Tweet-ups. All present the opportunity for you to get in front of people and make an impression. What events to target? How do you research attendees before the event and make connections? Are you a wall flower or over the top? Learn strategies and tactics to make the most of every opportunity.

Social Media Circus

Are you all of a twitter when it comes to social media? What does your social-media footprint say about you? Do you think Facebook is just for friends or are you making more of it in your job search? Do you filter opportunities and know who to target? Find your way through the social media maze to your best advantage.

Make a Recruiter Your Friend

Love them or hate them, it can’t be denied that a good recruiter will give you access to your next opportunity as well as realistic feedback on the market. What does a recruiter look for in order to make you a priority candidate? How do you build a relationship without being a nuisance? Do recruiters really advertise positions that don’t exist and interview just to meet targets? Meet with recruiters and ask them face to face.

Linking In

Linked In is a vast database of potential connections, but is it more than that? Is your profile a 100% complete? How many groups do you belong to and how active are you in them? How often do you answer or pose questions, take part in polls, or add new connections? Find out how to research and identify potential employers and reach out to them as well as conduct research prior to interview.

The Jobsite experience

We take candidate experience seriously and want to ensure we provide the perfect platform for you in your job search. What do we do well and where can we improve? What resources do you need and what’s the best way to communicate with you? Give us your feedback warts and all.

Going it alone

You may have considered striking out and working for yourself as your next move. There are lots of routes you can take from franchising to setting up a Limited company. Meet with the Jobsite founders and pose your questions. It’s not Dragon’s Den, we are much more friendly!

Success Stories

Sometimes it feels like you are getting nowhere in your quest for employment and you no doubt feel like throwing the towel in. We’ve invited some special guests who not so long ago were in the same boat as you and have now achieved success in their job search. Share in their experience, find out how they did it, and leave with a plan that will help you achieve your goal.

Legal Advice

You may have questions regarding the law in relation to redundancy, redeployment, data protection or a whole host of other issues. Share your concerns with an expert legal team over anything you may wish to raise. Understand your rights in the job search and make sure you are well informed.

Big Brother

Increasingly video and video interviewing is playing a part in the job search. Video need not be daunting and offers great potential for self promotion. In this track you will not only be able to discuss the role of video but will be able to have the opportunity to make you own promotional video short that might just help open some new doors.

Telephone success

The telephone interview is more than just a call. What are the hiring managers really looking for? Are you preparing in the same way as you would do for a face to face interview? How should you project yourself on the phone to make the right impression? Draw up a plan for selling yourse4lf on the phone with some expert sales coaches.

Be noticed blogging

A blog can really help you to promote yourself as a brand, but where do you start? What platforms are available to you free? What content will help you to stand out and how do you get your blog in front of the people you need to be reading it?

All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Keith Potts (founder of Jobsite) “Why should I work for you?” That contains all of the latest job search techniques and will help you to identify what you should be looking for in your next role.

Tickets are free to all jobsite jobseekers, but attendance is restricted to 150 to ensure everyone gets the full attention they need. Bring your questions and comment, get fully involved and we will provide the rest.

Last update : 15-04-2010 12:08

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