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source: (Adapted from Leslie Drumm ± Staffordshire University

Prepared by: MOH First Prepared on: 19-10-07 Quality checked by: RHRCopyright 2007 Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology

Applied Research Methods &

Professional DevelopmentCE52501-2

Career Planning & CVs



CE52501-2 Applied Research Methods & Professional Development Title Slide 2 (of 3)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this session you should be

able to:

Be aware of SFIA Be able to write a successful c.v.



CE52501-2 Applied Research Methods & Professional Development Title

S.F.I.A. (Skills Framework for the

Information Age) ± e-skills UK

What is it?

± Common reference model for identification of skills needed to develop effective information

systems using Information CommunicationTechnologies

It has links to BCS Industry StructureModel 3, IEEE and IMIS also had input

Useful for industry for skills audits,planning skills requirements, standardising job titles and functions, resource

allocation, etc.




BCS Industry Structure Model 3.2

Work functions are grouped together eg ± Management Group has:

Education and training management

Information Resource Management

IS Co-ordination

IS Management

Programme Management

Project Management

Service Delivery Management

Systems Development Management

Telecommunications Management

There are 9 groups identified

Each function has levels/roles assigned (between 0 -8)appropriate to the function, indicating competence.There are over 300 levels/roles

Each level/role is defined with background, tasks,knowledge and skills, training requirements, professional

development activities, qualifications




Career Planning

Skills (including evidence)

Areas for development (and how you

might build on them) Preferred work activities

Temperament

Values Practicalities




Self Review

Arranging social events Mediating between people

Calculating numerical data Motivating others

Checking for accuracy Organising people and work

Classifying records Persuading others

Coaching individuals Planning events

Constructing buildings Preparing charts or diagrams

Co-ordinating events Raising funds

Corresponding with customers Recording data

Delegating responsibility Reviewing

Dispensing information Running meetings

Drafting reports Selling products

Editing documents Speaking in public

Handling complaints Supervising staff

Inspecting Teaching staff

Interpreting data PLUS MANY OTHERS RELEVANT

TO YOU AND THE JOB SOUGHT




Top 12 qualities employers are

seeking

Willingness to learn Commitment

Dependability/reliability Self-motivation

Team work Communication skills (oral)

Co-operation Communication skills

(written)

Drive/energy Self-management

Desire to achieve/motivation Problem solving ability

Employer satisfaction summary (Harvey and

Green, University of Central England)




IMI

Core skills required:

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to apply technical or academic knowledge topractical situations

Awareness of the commercial implications of their knowledge

Three most common reasons for rejecting applications:

Poorly presented and illegible content Leaving key sections of the application form blank

Applying without correct degree subject

Written application impresses with:

Care and attention in filling in applications Demonstratin a commercial awareness




Kingfisher

Core skills required:

Self motivation and self management

Team working and team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Most common reasons for rejecting

applications:

Lack of impact Lack of drive or ambition

Written application impresses with:

Strong and effective written application




Completing the application form

If a completed application form is required fully complete the form ±don¶t cross out sections saying ³see CV´

Make several copies of the form before starting to complete

Follow all instructions ±use block capitals and black ink if required Ask why do they need this information

Include evidence from all aspects of your life: academic; vacation or part time work; societies; community work

Cigarettes, coffee and booze and correcting fluid all leave traces soavoid these and other distractions

Education and employment details should all be in reversechronological order

Avoid too much low level detail under education unless requested or it improves your prospects

Allow enough time to check and recheck the content

Use power words and key action phrases




Power words and key action

phrases

More than.. years extensive and

diverse experience

Extensive and involved

practical/academic background

in

Provided technical assistance to Worked closely with

Expertise and demonstrated

skills in..

Constant interaction with

Experienced in all

aspects/phases/facets of

Promoted to/Succeeded at

Extensive training/involvement in Proven track record in

Proficient/competent at Experience involved/included

In charge of Assigned to

Established/formulated Initiated/implemented

Managed

Instrumental in




How to write your own C.V,

You must write the CV that¶s appropriate for you and for the job applied for

The first step is to be clear about what you want to put across

What experience, skills and qualities do you have which youfeel or know are required for the job applied for?

You need to produce your CV with the content, style andlayout that best represents you and does so with impact.

You should aim to produce a CV of professional quality and isaround two pages long

It shouldn¶t make claims that you can¶t justify at interview

If you have lots of qualifications and experience you may wantto produce a ³master´ CV which you then tailor for a particular application.




CV content

Title and Personal details ± Choose a layout to occupy minimum space

± Title, full name, nationality?, address, contact details, date of birth?,marital status?, dependents?, registered disabled?

Education and qualifications ± Reverse chronological order

± Beware of going into to much detail

Work experience or vacation work experience ± Opportunity to add value

± Responsibilities, skills, achievements

Extra curricula activities

± Hobbies, clubs, interests ± Positions of responsibility

Skills ± Foreign languages, computing skills, first aid, etc

References ± Usually 2 (academic and work)

Career objective




Targeting your cv

Most job adverts are looking for

a person with specific qualities

and skills ± make sure you

target your cv to show you

have those qualities and skills.




Presentation

First impressions count ± impact can be more

important than content

Avoid grammatical errors, slang words, typing

errors, spelling mistakes

Clear, consistent layout, uncluttered design, no

more than 2 fonts, 10 or 12 font

Quality paper Give it impact (but match organisation¶s culture)

Ask other peoples opinion of your cv



CE52501-2 Applied Research Methods & Professional Development Title Slide 3 (of 3)

Thank you for your attention

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