Download - How to prepare CV and Job interview
ICMA Pakistan Karachi, June 20 2011
Preparing CV and Job Interview
Shiraz Ahmed | Faculty | Facilitator | Coach
This workshop has 2 sessions
1. Personality image
2. Applying for job and interview
• First Name
• Company name
• One strength
• One weakness
Introductions
Your Personality Image
It takes 30 seconds to make an impact.
Career isn’t only about doing a job but it is: a. Exposure with people b. Networking c. Credibility d. Visibility
Personality Image
what you do, 10%
how you do it, 30%how visible you
are, 60%
Applying for Job
Consider 3 things: 1. Know yourself 2. Set your goals 3. Prepare a powerful CV
1. Know yourself
• Personality and attitudes
• Skills and achievements
• Strengths
• Interest
2. Set Your Goals
• What do I want?
• Your challenge / dream
• Your job interest
• Don’t apply for every job
• Find a match between your skills and job requirement
3. Prepare powerful CV
Remember 6 points!
a. Visual signpost – your name with address and contact
b. Your headline / USP – your instant picture, what you have to offer!
c. Key skills – what are you good at
3. Prepare powerful CV
Remember 6 points!
d. Career history with achievements – honors, awards, internships e. Education / qualification / trainings or certifications f. Personal details and interest – date of birth, areas of interest
Don’ts of CV Title – except name
Salary – no need to mention unless asked
Reason for leaving
Photographs
Personal – height, weight, political / religious affiliations
References
Gimmicks – don’t use color paper
Humor – avoid jokes
Job Interview
1. Prepare
• Read Job description / specification
• Organization information
• Selection process
2. Making Entrance
• Smile
• Making eye contact with interviewer
• Shaking hand
3. Body Language
• Set hands free • Cross legs • Avoid refreshments
4. Sell Yourself
• Prepare examples and stories
• Challenge – what you do - result
5. Questions from interviewer
• What are your strengths?
• What weaknesses do you have?
• Why do you want this job?
• What is your future plan?
6. Questions you should ask?
• Learning and growing opportunities • Taking own or new initiative
6. Exit
• Smile • Thanks!
Reflections & Actions
Take few minutes for reflection….
What did you learn?
Actions you are going to take….
How you will apply this learning in daily life?
Shiraz Ahmed E: [email protected] fb: shiraz.wasif in: shirazwasif
Thank You