Ahmed FaroukSoftware developerAsset technology group Vodafone DWH Team

How to get your first Job

Agenda : Cover Letter How to write a dynamic CV Interview types Interview Skills

Cover letter

the main purpose of your CV cover letter is : to make clear all points from your CV along with some additional information to potential employer or reader.

takes you one step close to the interview. There must be something by which you can grab the

reader's attention towards your resume

Cover letter should explain the reader

why you applied for this job position ? why they should hire you ?how you are an ideal candidate for this job position ?

Format for CV cover letterOpening:

write a letter to specific person only.

First paragraph: Here you should mention the position and how you heard of the openings/vacancies (e.g. from ad in newspaper or website or reference). In addition, here you can tell about your interest in company.

Second paragraph: Summarize your qualification, experience and skills. Explain briefly why they should hire you, what extra qualities you have, how you are the right person to the company. work experience related to the job position

Third paragraph: Ask directly for interview. Here you may ask for the date and the time

relevant to an employer. You should thank the employer for his/her time and consideration. Tell

them that you are waiting for reply.

Finally :

give them your contact numbers (telephone numbers or mobile numbers) and make it easy for them to contact you.

Cover letter Example Dear Mr. Manager :

Because of the great progress of your company in software developing,I think it is the company where I can utilize my programming skills in J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition) & J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition)and my personal  abilities to :

Work in groups Ability to work under pressure in both time and work requirements Manage small groups Perfect adaptation to new technologies               ·        Additional capabilities are listed in the enclosed resume

If you have any question, I can be reached at the number listed above in my resume .thank you for your attention

Regards ,Your Name

How to write a dynamic CV

Make your CV always updated

Common CV Mistakes :Poor spelling and grammar. It has to be perfect.Too lengthy .Multi Objectives (Be specific on your objective) Complex formatting and gimmicks. Avoid shading, boxes,

tables, columns, highly Stylized fonts

don’t put your Photo on CV (put it only when the company needed)

Writing ( ‘I’ and ‘my’ etc). This informal style is fine for your covering letter, but less professional sounding in your CV.

Heading it with ‘Curriculum Vitae’ OR CV. head it with your name instead .

No personal profile (career background, areas of expertise, key skills , little of your personality)

Work experience written like a job description : This section should show : how well you do your job, quantify your achievements and demonstrate

the benefits of employing you

Information in the wrong order

Inclusion of unnecessary or negative information For example: reasons for leaving jobs ,Salary…. Etc

full details of your technical skills need to be on page one.

Interview TypesBehavioral Interview Exit InterviewLunch and Dinner InterviewsGroup InterviewsVideo InterviewsTelephone Interviews

Traditional Interview

Practice (next slide)Prepare Get ReadyBe On TimeStay CalmShow What You Knowfollow-up with a thank you note

Common Interview QuestionsTell me about yourself ?What are your greatest strengths / weaknesses ?Why are you leaving your current position?The “Silent Treatment”Why should I hire you? Where do you see yourself five years from now? Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of

your boss Give me an example of your creativity (analytical skill…

managing ability, etc.)

Thank You