(Right-sized) Becoming James Bond - Security Services Job Profiles
No commentsBy john mce
The Security Service protects the country against threats to national security, safeguarding the economic well-being of the country. To defend against terrorism, espionage, crime and proliferation. It also provides advice for national infrastructure such as power, water and transport systems.
There are a range of roles available in the Security Services -
Surveillance Officer - A surveillance officer watches and reports on the movements and actions of those under investigation.
Intelligence officer - An intelligence officer uses relevant intelligence data to assess and investigate threats to national security.
Linguist - Linguists translate and transcribe intelligence information from bugged phone calls, emails and mail, and interpreting it into a social context.
IT Specialist - Providing protection and IT support to the government’s computer systems, networks and communication systems.
There are also a number of very specialist posts, as well as support roles including administration, security, driving and building services.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
There are strict residency and nationality criteria to work for the Security Service. Applicants must be over the age of 18 and have very special skills in relevant areas.
Surveillance officers need a full driving license as well as personal skills and relevant experience, rather than academic qualifications.
Intelligence officers usually need a 2:1 degree in any subject as well as any relevant experience.
Linguists’ language ability is tested during the selection process. Knowledge of certain languages, such as Arab, Sorani, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi, Mandarin, Somali, Pushto, Persian and Russian, are preferential to others.
IT Specialists are in a better position with qualifications and experience, but the Security Service does administer it’s own IT test.
Training & Development
All staff are greeted with an eight-day induction, and most of the job specifications within the Security Services require that individuals are trained and developed.
For example, a new intelligence officer would complete a development programme which includes on-the-job and in-house training exercises.
A surveillance officer must complete a 75 day development programme which tests physical and mental ability. Passing this test is essential to remain in employment, and move onto the next training stage. It can take up to two years to fully qualify for a surveillance role. There are also many disparate elements which individuals would need to be separately trained for such as photography or bugging technology.
A Linguists training would include on-the-job and in-house development programmes, learning how to use special equipment.
Whatever the position, employees of the Security Services are encouraged throughout to take part in internal and external training courses to serve personal development.
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Hotel Careers
By Luat Tran Van
Online hotel jobs
The huge success of international and domestic tourism in India has given rise to pressing demand for quality professionals. The requirement for skilled and efficient human capital is urgent.
Combined with tourism hospitality creates one of the largest service industries in the world. Indian hospitality managers have built a formidable reputation for themselves and are being hired by international hotel chains and cruise liners in big numbers. The scope of opportunities being offered is unlimited, all that you require is the appropriate qualifications
The past few years has seen an exodus of hospitality professionals to science and management areas like IT-enabled services , insurance, banking and healthcare, as also to travel, airlines, training, consulting and leisure. These fast-growing sectors are luring hospitality managers by offering larger salary packages. However the situation comes with the added advantage of even more opportunities for those suitably qualified and with experience. And the demand-supply gap is such that junior executives can make that leap to middle management and then on to senior management at a much younger age than before.
The demand for Indian hotel managers and staff in the international industry is very high. This is particularly so in the Middle East, in cities like Dubai. The shortage of skilled and experienced professionals is also being felt in developed countries in Europe (including the UK), the USA, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Their preference for Indian managers remains high. Official surveys estimate that International employers recruit about 20% of Indian management graduates every year.
A fairly large number of International companies are now coming to Indian management institutions offering placements for newly trained graduates, in a routine manner.
Under such conditions it is imperative that we have an online job site that offers the best opportunities for employers and job seekers. Ours is such a site that offers the following
It’s salient features are: 1. A job site that is modeled on the requirements of the hotel industry. 2. Resume search as per designation / post required. 3. A combination of plans that provide job listing as well as resume search. 4. Online payment facility, so that you can advertise your job listings any time you desire. 5. Job listings online get exposed to target segments of hospitality job seekers.
With this job site you can find access to opportunities to work with prominent hospitality providers of the country and employers can scout for the best talents.
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How to Make Your Resume Stand Out
By Ben Needles
Whether or not youre planning to look for a new job, you should always keep your resume updated. Get into the habit of updating your accomplishments and skills so that your resume is always ready.
Here are some tips:
1. Group your top skill sets into a summary.
2. Create a professional email address (using your name - no nicknames) to include with your contact information.
3. Use past tense - even when describing your current job.
4. If youre posting your resume online, dont encourage identity theft by including too much personal information.
5. Gear you resume towards the job you want, not the one you have now.
6. List your most recent job first.
7. Check spelling and grammar - dont depend on your spelling errors being caught by spell check.
Your resume should not include every task youve performed in every position; instead it should only include your strongest accomplishments. Though its tempting to add all the details about every job youve had, your resume is only a starting point. Use it to get your foot in the door so that you can get an interview. Once you have an opportunity to speak with the hiring manager, then you can go into more detail.
Since you have to catch the attention of the reader right away, stay away from passive-sounding words when describing your accomplishments and responsibilities. Passive sentences are indirect and dont make much of an impression.
Look at this example of a passive sentence: Participated on product development team. Compare that with this example of an active sentence: Created scripts and tested new product.
In addition to using active words and sentences in your descriptions, you also have to show results. Which description would appeal to you as a hiring manager?
Arranged new product development meetings, or Facilitated meetings for new product development team which led to cost savings due to reduced miscommunication between departments.
If you are a freelancer or temp worker, youll probably work for various companies and hold different positions. Even if you had different titles, the skills and accomplishments will show your versatility in different industries and company cultures.
Keep track of the projects youve worked on, articles and documentation youve written, etc. Set aside samples of your work so that you can include them with your resume, if requested.
When youre changing careers playing up your skills is very important. You may not have direct experience in the area youre changing to, but you can show how the skills youve acquired in the old career can be carried over to the new one. Pick accomplishments that show that you are versatile and can think out of the box. Play up training and learning experiences to show that you can adapt to new environments. The person reading your resume is focused on finding the right person for the job. They wont have the time to think about how to fit your skills into their requirements.
Not sure how to show that your skills can be transferred to a new profession? For instance, if youre a project manager and you want to become an event planner, you could play up your organization skills or your communications skills. You could also play up your ability to simultaneously manage different tasks. Look at the work youve done, then find ways to highlight your strongest accomplishments. The person reading your resume should see right away that you can perform the duties the position requires.
Of course if you know what type of job you want, itll be easier to create your resume. However, if youre not sure what you want to do next - or how to update your resume to reflect your varied skills - consider hiring a professional to help. These days you cant take a chance that your resume will be overlooked. If you present yourself to your best advantage, youll have a better chance of being hired for the job you want.
About the Author (text)
Deborah A. Bailey is a professional coach, writer and founder of Deb Bailey Coaching. She specializes in working with individuals as they move through transitions and experience a life beyond their expectations. Learn more now at http://www.dbaileycoach.com.
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