Author: Careerfinder4all

The CV is Not Dead: But is There Life in Yours?

by Careerfinder4all

By: Alistair Cox
Chief Executive Hays plc

The digital prophets have been predicting the demise of the CV for years. But the curriculum vitae or resume is still with us and it’s alive and well. For vast numbers of people in professional roles, as well as those of us working specifically in recruitment circles, it’s still common currency. However, for such an important tool, I’m frequently surprised at how poorly it is sometimes used.

The internet has opened up a vast opportunity for individuals to develop and present their own personal brand to the world. Social media has accelerated that and your profile on LinkedIn is an important part of how you appear to everyone else. It’s important to get that just right so that you create the impression you want to create in a crowded marketplace. However, it’s not the only aspect of your digital presence that is important. Your involvement in LinkedIn groups, your participation in discussions and blogs here and elsewhere, your publicly available Facebook posts or tweets are all part of the impression you are making to the big wide world. Increasingly, potential employers look at that whole collection to form a more rounded view of you – your web presence is fast becoming an important digital resume and something that should be thought about and crafted very carefully. But that’s a story for later.

This does not mean however that the CV has been made redundant. Far from it, as in a world where there is so much white noise and information overload, a simple, concise and well structured resume speaks volumes about who you are, what you have achieved and why you are absolutely the person your future employer must hire. That is the sole purpose for that document. So is that what yours says?

Job applications are read by busy people. They may need to wade through hundreds of applicants to find exactly what they are looking for. You can make it a lot easier for them and yourself if you put yourself in their shoes for a moment and write your CV in a way that tells them very efficiently what they must know about you. Think of it as a passport to your interview. Here’s what I look for.

Your career summary and the roles and organisations you’ve worked for needs to be short and concise. I want to see your education and qualifications too but it’s really your achievements in work that matter so these need spelling out. I want to understand what you have actually done, not just where you’ve been. What exactly have you delivered in your various roles? Quantify it if you can and keep it to the point. Long essays get boring and if I have a hundred CVs to read, do I have the time to wade through yours?

Don’t use buzzwords and management jargon. Use words that you would actually use in real-life. You are telling me how you are as well as who you are and the language you use is communicating that to me. Double-check your spelling and grammar. Typos and misspelling tells me that you cannot be bothered to ensure your pitch to me is high quality. Sorry, there will be other candidates who take more care in their work and they are the ones I will hire.

People have differing views on the need to include a section on skills and interests outside work. In my view, you should include it, but only if it gives me a fuller picture of your talents and what makes you tick. Stick to those points that help me understand you and the unique aspects you will bring to my organization.

These are just a few high-level pointers that I believe help make a CV stand out. Many of you may disagree with my points above. However, remember why the CV exists and that should help. It’s your 3 minute written pitch to your future employer that absolutely makes them want to spend an hour interviewing you. That’s the measure of a good CV and that’s why I think it has a long and healthy future ahead, sitting at the heart of your personal brand.

Reference: http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130927093045-614018-the-cv-is-not-dead-but-is-there-life-in-yours?trk=tod-home-art-list-large_0

IT Supporter

by Careerfinder4all

Radiometer – Make an impact on life. The difference between life and death can be just a few minutes. Radiometer’s diagnostic equipment is of crucial importance to doctors all over the world in their effort to diagnose critically ill patients quickly and accurately. From biotech and software specialists to financial controllers and engineers, all 2.000 colleagues are committed and dedicated in their effort to make an impact on the life of others with our high-quality solutions. Radiometer’s leading position in the market has been secured over the last 50 years. Together we continue to raise the bar in acute care and constantly develop in new areas. Radiometer has an annual turnover of DKK 3 billion and is owned by US-based Danaher Corporation.
Description

Customer support – Infrastructure – Service and maintenance
We are looking for a new colleague to our IT Service Desk, who thrives in a dynamic and challenging work environment with many varied daily tasks, along with more proactive projects and service improvements.
We are looking for a person who will participate in driving the necessary changes in the process of further professionalizing the IT service desk and IT support in a global setup – all while being top service minded, positive and outgoing towards colleagues and end users.

The department, IT service desk – Global IT, consists of ten IT supporters who cover business support on IT infrastructure, PC clients and applications in an International and fast developing environment.

While being fully introduced to the daily tasks it is expected that you take active part in the handover while at the same time documenting processes and procedures.

The Job
To become successful, you must thrive in a dynamic environment with many simultaneous tasks and strict deadlines. Your responsibilities will include:

Service desk shifts
Answering all calls and contacts made to the IT service desk – both in written and by phone.
Visitation of all problems and incidents reported to the IT service desk.
Installation of PCs
Installation and setup of all new work stations.
Reinstallations of existing work stations.
Helping end users in relation to installing and setting up software.
General IT-support
Problem handling on end users PCs, cell phones and tablets.
Problem handling on peripheral IT equipment on end users PCs, cell phones and tablets.
Problem handling in relation to print.
Creating user guides for the end user.
Documenting processes and tasks.
Functional end user support.
Advice in relation to the use and procurement of IT.
User administration
Granting and creating network and system access to end users.
Administration of network and system access.
Qualifications
“Constructive Diversity” is one of our core values, and we believe that human diversity creates a dynamic and creative environment. Therefore, we encourage diversity through our recruitment process. However, we believe that the following formal qualifications will improve your chances of success:

Bachelor in IT, IT supporter or Datamatiker or other educational background combined with solid IT experience.
English fluent in speaking and writing, Danish will be considered an advantage.
Professional experience from customer facing position´s.
Professional experience with IT support.
ITIL knowledge.
Broad competencies within IT
Taking responsibility as well as being engaged and committed about what you do is important as well as:
A strong service-oriented approach to work and “customers”
Being outgoing with a good sense of humor
Energetic and self-motivated
Ability to work as an independent team player
Persisting to keep focus on tasks and get them done despite demanding deadlines
We offer you
A unique opportunity to work in the field of medical technologies, where knowledge sharing and professional respect combine to make it both fun and meaningful to go to work. Both in Denmark and abroad you will meet enthusiastic colleagues who take pride in making a difference in a company whose products can truly impact other people’s lives. We offer you ‘freedom with responsibility’, opportunities for further education and training, flextime and a range of other staff benefits.

For further information, please contact Hiring Manager, Business IT, Peter Laue Petersen at tel. +45 38272914.

Interviews will be held as soon as relevant candidates have been identified
…so please do not hesitate to apply. Start the application process by pressing “Apply” and follow the guidelines on our corporate career site. Upload your CV and other relevant documents.
Danaher Corporation Overview

Danaher is a Fortune 200, NYSE-listed, science and technology leader that designs, manufactures and markets innovative products and services to professional, medical, industrial and commercial customers. Our premier brands are among the most highly recognized in each of the markets we serve. The Danaher Business System provides a foundation to our 63,000 associates around the world, serving customers in more than 125 countries. In 2012, we generated $18.3 billion of revenue from five reporting segments: Test & Measurement, Environmental, Dental, Life Sciences & Diagnostics, and Industrial Technologies. For more information please visit our website: http://www.danaher.com.
Organization: Radiometer

Job Function: Information Technology
Primary Location: Europe-Denmark-Hovedstaden-Brønshøj
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Schedule: Full-time

Reference: https://danaher.taleo.net/careersection/radiometer/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&radiusType=K&radius=1&organization=5001382850&portal=101430233