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Posted By craig b hartley
has any one any advice on how best to find a job, i have passed the nebosh certificate, just passed the diploma in occupational health and safety management, and have enrolled to do the final year of the B.A in occupational health and safety management.
i'm finding all jobs look for at least 3-5 years experience, as this is a career change it does make it very difficult .
i'm based in the west of scotland
regards craig hartley
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Posted By CFT
Craig
This is always going to be an issue; it is the chicken V the egg scenario, and there is just no easy answer.Keep at it and tailor your CV to meet the requirements of the position you are pursuing; I have enjoyed assisting several members lately that are now enjoying a high quality H&S position, it is down to time on the CV, getting the right cover letter and just a little bit of luck. What you must ensure you do is have an interview, the rejection at application can be frustrating, don't give too much away in your CV but ensure you have just enough to tempt them into bringing you along for that interview.
this is going to be your chance to shine; make it count!
the very best to you.
CFT
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Posted By craig b hartley
CFT
Thank you for taken the time and offering your advice its much appreciated,
Is there a standard cover letter you use, or do you adapt it to whoever the company is?
Would you have a template on how to do the CV as I’m a bit confused on how to adapt mine.
Regards
Craig
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Posted By CFT
Craig
There is no real template that is right, nor the cover letter; there are however many that are plain wrong!
You have to start somewhere so get the base CV done in the way you consider correct and send it to me, I will pull it apart for you and we go from there; it does not matter if it goes back and forth half a dozen times, we'll get it right for you in the end. Rather than send the CV out for a specific position you will need to tailor it to suit the job, so don't hesitate to stay in touch via email; I am only too pleased to help.
CFT
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Posted By ITK
CFT, will you look at my CV and pull it to bits.
ITK
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Posted By Stuart Hamilton
Craig
if your current role would permit, you could ask a local employer if you could shadow their own health and safety officer and help them undertake a particular project - this gives you some experience and depending on the type of work undertaken an "area of specialism".
There are not many H&S Professionals out there that would turn down free help !! - especially given you have now concluded the diploma.
just a thought !!
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Posted By craig b hartley
hi cft
i sent you an email could you let me know if you got it.
regards
craig
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Posted By craig b hartley
thx stuart
i never thought of doing voluntary, to try and get some experience.
regards
craig
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Posted By CFT
I'll come back to you later today.
CFT
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Posted By craig b hartley
ok thx cft its much appreciated
regards
ctaig
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