are you ready to get hired
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ARE YOU READY TO GET HIRED?
Chief Operating OfficerPresident President
By K M Hasan Ripon
WHY ARE WE LOOKING FOR A JOB?
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO… ?
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCEPARENT’S EXPECTATIONOBLIGATION TO FAMILY
DESIRE TO FULFILL A VOCATION
What do you want in life after 5, 10 years from Now?
You will never reach your destination if you don’t know where to go..
Lets see what a wise camel says to his Mother…
Plan to succeed!
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS1. The right attitude and frame of mind
2. Your documents
3. Your job hunting methods
4. Preparing yourself physically
5. Attending the interview
6. Getting and keeping the job!
Successful job hunting is a major life project. It must be carefully planned and executed
"Your focus determines your reality", Qui-Gonn Jinn , Jedi Master
The right attitude and frame of mind
1. You have to want it
2. You have to be prepared to promote yourself
3. You have to imagine yourself at the interview
4. You have to see yourself in that job
What Makes your Life 100%
KNOWLEDGE SKILLSATTITUDE
Have ready your documents you worked so hard for
It’s your key to an interview invitation and ultimately to employment
Your Documents
1. Your resume
2. Your certificates
3. Your transcripts
4. Testimonials
Prepare your resume
What is a Resume?
Resumes are what people use to get jobs, right? Wrong!
Resume Helps to get your foot in the door and makes sure you are not left out from consideration.
A resume is a one or two page summary of your education, skills, accomplishments, and experience.
To prepare a successful resume, you need to know how to review, summarize, and present your experiences and
achievements on one to two pages.
DON’T BE HUMBLE Your resume is your personal advertisement. If you don't toot your own horn, no one will.
USE “ACTION” WORDS “ Achieved, Performed, Managed, Organized
DON'T COPY ANOTHER PERSON’S RESUME. Your goals, background, and personality are unique, and everyone deserves a unique resume.
Resume Tip No. 1
SELL YOUR SKILL SET. Clearly define your skill sets in your resume, and you’ll have an advantage.
WHAT ARE THESE SKILLS
Writing Organizing Communication Leadership Presentation Entrepreneurial
Resume Tip No. 2
LIST ALL YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Statistics, measurable achievements - All prospective
employers response well to "statistics".
Whenever possible quantify your accomplishments and responsibilities e.g. Organized 2 major college projects, Treasurer of IT club, Vocational Internship with XYZ company
Keep an Achievement Journal. Start today
Resume Tip No. 3
Due Industry Pays Off - RESEARCH THE COMPANY that you are approaching.
Customize your resume to its services, technology, markets, brand position etc. whenever possible.
Help the company to easily see what contributions you could make.
Note: You’ll need this information for the interview too.
Resume Tip No. 4
Accuracy Matters - A typo or misspelled word in your resume tells employers that you don’t really care or that your are careless; none of these attributes will get you hired.
Check and recheck your resume.
Resume Tip No. 4
1. COMPETENCIES Level of Knowledge: - Obtained through academic
achievement, acquired through reading and experiential learning.
Skills: - Your proven ability to perform in your task.
Experience – What you might have done to help you fit quickly into the role.
The 3C’s of what employers are looking for from your resume
2. COOPERATION
Pleasant personality, understand the team's beliefs, values and norms.
Drive and energy - quickly gets adjusted into the team.
Will defend what the team stands for collectively.
Dependable & Reliable.
The 3 C’s of what employers are looking for from your resume
3. COMMITMENT Organized, plan work and desire to achieve. Ability to see things through and get it accomplished. Ability to meet deadlines, time management (self
discipline). Ensures quality (fitness for purpose) output. Self-managing and motivated. Works with minimum supervision.
The 3 C’s of what employers are looking for from your resume
There are many ways to find a job. you can ask your relatives, friends look through the newspapers, go to employment agencies cold calling, mailing, emailing
Your Job Hunting Methods
But the fast growing in popularity with jobseekers looking for jobs (and employers looking to hire)
The online job site
Why the rise in popularity ? Convenient
Quick
More relevant offers
The jobs look for you
Widen Your Job Search
Tip: ask a friend to help, to give comments and be honest.
The first impressions at an interview really do count!
Preparing Yourself Physically
1. GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE- START NOW
2. GET SOME “INTERVIEW” CLOTHES
3. PRACTICE TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF IN FRONT OF A MIRROR
4. DO A DRESSED REHEARSAL – KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU AND WHAT DON’T
WOMEN • Solid color, conservative suit, Salwar and Kamiz• Coordinated Shri and blouse • Moderate shoes • Limited jewelry • Neat, professional hairstyle • Tan or light hosiery • Sparse make-up & perfume • Manicured nails • Portfolio or briefcase
Men • Solid color, conservative suit • White long sleeve shirt • Conservative tie • Dark socks, professional shoes • Neat, professional hairstyle • Go easy on the aftershave • Neatly trimmed nails • Portfolio or briefcase
Some Dress up tips
You and the interviewer each have a need:
Attending the Interview
It a conversation between an employer and a candidate to in order to learn more about each other for the purpose of filling a position within an organization.
WHAT IS A JOB INTERVIEW?
Well Done! You have got yourself an interview!
you want a job the interviewer wants to find the right person to
fill the job.
The most important of all…Make sure you attend it!
Key things to do BEFORE the Interview
Attending the Interview
DO YOUR HOMEWORK – Research the company as much as possible
GO PREPARED – check your documents, personal appearance, clothes , practice your lines
BE ON TIME - Find out where it is and how to get there – leave home early, get there early
Attending the Interview
Key things to do AT the InterviewPROPER ETIQUETTE – Turn off your hand phone, firm hand shake, smile, sit straight, eye contact,
Answers questions calmly and confidently – When asked if there are any questions, ask –Assuming you have done your homework on the company, you should be able to ask some meaningful questions. It shows your keen interest in the job.
Lets watch a Video
Send a Thank You Note, Its really helpful and meaning full
sometimes
Key things to do AFTER the Interview
Attending the Interview
Reasons why companies don’t hire fresh graduates
Only 15% of the managers indicated that there are no suitable job openings for fresh graduates.
Top 3 reasons:-
1. Poor Communication Skills (55%)
2. Poor character, attitude or personality (37%)
3. Asking for unrealistic salaries and benefits (33%)
Getting and keeping the job !
A Uni/College Degree may get you a job, but does not guarantee of a SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Then How to get a successful Career
Research the company!
“Tell me about yourself”
So if you are ready to get hired, Remember…
The right attitude and frame of Mind
Your documents
Your job hunting methods
Preparing yourself physically
Attending the interview
And … If you didn’t get that job, it’s OK - try again
BECAUSE
Nothing is Impossible
Impossible is Nothing….You want an example…??? Lets Watch!!
So Never Stop DREAMING!
Because one DREAM can CHANGE WORLD
That’s the POWER OF ONE
To know more about us
Log on to www.jobsbd.com for more information on how to get that job!
My Email: [email protected]: 01713493206
Thank you and
best wishes from