November Newsletter | Using AI in Your Next Job Search
- November 21, 2024
- Education News & Comment, ESP News, Exhibitions & Events, Recruitment News & Comment,
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Dear Subscribers
Have you had snow this week? I wasn’t expecting that so soon! ❄️☃️
Happy November, we are now on the run up to Christmas which I know is one of the most busy times of the year for schools.
As we approach the end of the year, please be in contact if you are thinking of moving jobs next year. We’re always on the look out for top talent within IT, Data and Finance in educational settings, be that independent schools, maintained schools, MATs and education suppliers.
Have you used AI tools to secure a new job yet?
Read on for some top tips on how can use AI to help you to research a company, generate potential interview questions and research the market.
I also look at early information for the BETT Show in January 2025 where myself and Steve will be on foot meeting with partners, job seekers and providers across the sector.
I also have a need for senior IT Directors and some live jobs to fill which are included too.
Happy reading!
William Townsend
Managing Director
ESP Recruitment wtownsend@esp-recruit.co.uk
Have you used AI to help you secure a new job yet?
We’ve all seen the massive growth in AI tools over the last couple of years and how their use is becoming more common. As a job seeker, you can now do a significant amount of company research on AI tools like Chat GPT or Copilot before your interview (other AI tools are also available!).
AI tools can help you to research the market, you can paste the web address of a company to which you are applying into AI and ask it what the likely interview questions might be.
Here’s an example for you to see using an imaginary role with us at ESP!
Prompt to type into ChatGPT:
I am applying for a new role at https://www.esp-recruit.co.uk as a junior recruitment executive working with school clients to place IT Directors, Data Managers and Finance leaders. What likely questions might I be asked in the interview?
AI Answer
Role-Specific Questions
- How would you approach sourcing candidates for specialised positions like IT Directors?
- Why do you want to specialise in education recruitment?
- How would you build relationships with candidates and ensure they trust you to guide their career decisions?
- How would you evaluate whether a candidate is a good fit for a specific school’s culture?
Education Sector Knowledge
- What do you understand about the current challenges faced by independent schools in hiring senior IT, data, or finance leaders?
- Why do you think there is increasing demand for IT and data leadership roles in education?
- How would you handle the nuanced needs of independent schools compared to state or MATs?
- Can you explain how you would keep up with trends in the education sector to better serve clients?
Recruitment Process Competencies
- What methods would you use to source high-quality candidates?
- Recruitment involves a lot of admin tasks. How do you ensure accuracy in managing job postings, CVs, and interview schedules?
- Recruitment often involves a sales element. How would you pitch your services to a potential school client?
- How would you balance the needs of both the candidate and the client during negotiations?
ESP-Specific Questions
- Why have you chosen ESP Recruitment over other firms?
- How does ESP’s focus on education align with your career goals?
- How would you represent ESP’s values and brand to both candidates and clients?
As you can see, it has generated a long list of relevant questions in seconds!
There were other categories of questions also generated which I have cut down for the purposes of this newsletter, but you can see that using these tools can quickly help you to focus on a role, prepare for your interview and feel confident when you turn up for your interview!
Whilst AI cannot replace all of your online research and personal knowledge of the sector, it can help to cut down the time you spend on research and will speed up your preparation.
For more information please visit:
Zapier | AI Job Search Tips Forbes | How to Use AI to Find a Job
Cornell SC Johnson College of Business | Using AI in Your Job Search
Will You Be Heading to the BETT Show in 2025?
Steve and I will be heading to the BETT Show on 22-24th January at ExCel, London and will be meeting with school leaders, potential candidates and other sector suppliers and partners.
If you would like to meet with one of us at the show, please email me on wtownsend@esp-recruit.co.uk.
BETT now charges for tickets but if you book now, you can take advantage of the Early Bird prices which costs £279 for a general attendee, reseller, distributor or investors. Educators, students and charities go for free.
There will be streams on AI, cybersecurity and digital strategy among others which are hot topics and areas we are leading in knowing that school IT must focus on these areas and deliver cutting edge IT strategies.
Education Support Professionals https://www.esp-recruit.co.uk
The BETT Show 2025 https://uk.bettshow.com
Latest Jobs
Here are our latest roles, please be in touch to apply.
– In the New Year, we will be looking for an IT Project Management Officer with superb organisational skills and IT experience, preferably within a school setting, for a school in South London.
– We also would like to hear from anyone with School IT Director level experience as we will be handling some new roles in this area in the New Year in Surrey and the Home Counties.
If you are thinking of moving to a new school in 2025, please be in touch now.
This is also a good time to finesse your CV, upgrade your LinkedIn and make sure you are ready to go when you see the ideal role.
Get in touch if you are interested in these excellent roles.
+44 (0)20 8559 2077
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