LET’S FIND A JOBLET’S FIND A JOB

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CURRICULUM VITAE

CURRICULUM VITAE

•From the Latin:

•“Curr iculum” (course)

•“Vitae” (of life)

•Curr iculum Vitae is your passport to a first meeting with an employer

•As such, it’s act as an advert that is selling you

•The Curr iculum Vitae has to be targeted to the position that you are interested in, so don’t write it totally from your point of view, you must demonstrate to the organization that you have considered their needs and understand what they are looking for (show them how you can help them)

•One CV will not do for every application. You will be pr ior itizing or highlighting different duties, exper iences, skills and evidence depending on the job you’re applying for

•It is really important always update your CV with new duties and skills, checking that the previous are still relevant and you are not repeating yourself

WHAT IS

WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE CV

•Start with contact information:Full nameAddressE-mail Phone number

•Is optional and not necessary:date of bir thNationalitygender and marital status

•Personal profile /Career objectives•Education•Work experience•Other skills•Honors/ Awards (if you have any)•Interests and Hobbies•References

OTHER SECTIONS

PERSONAL PROFILE / CAREER OBJECTIVES

•Your career objective tells the employer what you are really looking for in a position

(maximum 1 or 2 sentences)

•Include secondary to degree level

•Should be written in a reverse chronological order

•With percentage of marks and name of the Institution

•Year of passing

•Usually, your education would come next, particular lyif you are applying as a current or very-recentlygraduated student. If you are a more mature personwith extensive work exper ience, it might work better toconcentrate on your work history instead.

EDUCATION

•If currently working on a degree, put the word “candidate” after nameof degree and note your expected year of graduation

WORK EXPERIENCE

•Jobs should be put in reverse chronological order , justas the education section

•Includes anything you were paid to do or was extensive and regular volunteer work

•Only list items relevant to academic work

•This section tells the employer what skills you have that fit the position they are looking for

•Try to describe the skill you have and how you have demonstrated it.

•IT

•Foreign language ability

•Driving license

OTHER SKILLS

HONORS /AWARDS

•Awards demonstrate your achievements to your employer

•Just awards you received pr ior to 7 years

•Give the award details with quantifiable terms

Include non-academic honors/awards, if

appropriate and/or noteworthy

•Avoid jokes and irrelevant hobbies

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES

•In this section you can demonstrate your strengths to an employer

•If you have a limited exper iences, this is a valuable tool for demonstrating your abilities to an employer

REFERENCES

•This is the final part of the C.V.

•Include the names, organizations and contact numbers of people who can act as referees for you

•Give them a call and ask their willingness to act as a referee for you

•Remember to ask permission before you give out theirNames

•When you are talking to them, give an idea ofwhat the job is so that they know what to concentrateon in their reference

TYPES OF CV

• Chronological CV – Education and Training is given importance. The latest qualification comes first – reverse order

• Functional / Skill based CV- CVs are createdwith concentrate on skills and responsibilities or experiences. Usually meant for experienced persons

• Combinated CV - it is a mix between chronological and skills based CV

WHAT DO

•Be br ief - a two page resume is ideal

•Prepare CVs for individual companies

•Customize your resume for your job target

•Use action verbs/ positive words – it will create strong impact (eg. motivated, monitored, created, analyzed, coordinated etc.)

WHAT DON’T DO

• Avoid folding your CV

• Don’t include irrelevant information

• Say what you did, not what you think

• Personal information – mar ital status, religion, health, native place etc.

• Avoid unusual font size, stylish letters, graphics, under lining and unusual spacing etc.

• Avoid repeating information

• Avoid personal pronouns (I, my, me)

• Don’t outsource, do it yourself.

• Inappropriate email addresses

• Negativity

• False information

• Mistakes

• Lists

… WHAT DON’T DO

HOW TO WRITE COVER LETTER

Cover letter is...Cover letter is...

the introduction to your applicationthe introduction to your application opportunity to explain your skills and opportunity to explain your skills and

motivationmotivation the first thing an employer will look atthe first thing an employer will look at

The goal is...The goal is...

to get job interview!to get job interview!

iit should be br ief and interestingt should be br ief and interesting should highlight what you will br ing to the jobshould highlight what you will br ing to the job sshould be unique for every job vacancyhould be unique for every job vacancy sshould not be copy of your CVhould not be copy of your CV sshould be in formal stylehould be in formal style

Cover letter has to contain...Cover letter has to contain...

Beginning: introduction of yourself, reasons why you are writing the e-mail

Main body: answer the 3 W: Why you are applying to this company? Why you are applying for this role? What skills and experience you have that match

the job description? Conclusion: in the spir it of expectation, looking

forward to the next stage in the recruitment process

Use language to catch attentionUse language to catch attention

proactive, positive language createproactive, positive language createss the the impression of passion andimpression of passion and enthusiasmenthusiasm

aavoid using the “passive voice” when talking void using the “passive voice” when talking about your skills and exper iencesabout your skills and exper iences

uusing dynamic action verbs and “I” in your sing dynamic action verbs and “I” in your sentences will help the reader to be clearsentences will help the reader to be clear about what you personally achieved. about what you personally achieved.

Tips to create the r ight Tips to create the r ight impression impression 1. Letter aimed at specific job opening Adapt letter to needs of the job you want Refer to that job in opening sentences 2. Describe your related skills Tie your exper ience to your skills Show how they directly relate to the job

descr iption

Tips to create the r ight Tips to create the r ight impression impression 3. Make it personal Address letter to a specific person If you don’t have a contact, call and ask 4. Create a catchy opener Open with attention-grabbing sentences Describe why you’re the best for the job

Tips to create the r ight Tips to create the r ight impression impression 5. Include vital information Name, address, phone with area code Should be clear ly visible First thing reader will need to contact

you 6. Type and proofread It’s your first impression…make it good Be sure it’s neat and professional Errors will reflect badly on you

Tips to create the r ight impression 7. Keep it br ief Use action words, active sentences Limit letter to one page Three or four paragraphs 8. Be confident, creative, enthusiastic It’s a tool to sell your best asset…you! Let your personality shine in your letter

Tips to create the r ight impression 9. Keep copies Keep a copy of every letter you send Past letters make job search easier Copies make follow up easier 10. Request a response Your letter is written to get an interview Ask for one!

Example of cover letter for Example of cover letter for studentstudent

JOB INTERVIEWS The last The last

stepstep

Why is important

The first impression is the one that really count

Make the different with similar or even better candidates

How to prepare a job Interview

BEFORE: Learn as much as you can about the company,

past and future goals Be aware about the responsibilities that the

position entails Know something about the company’s industry

sector and it’s competitors Prepare a few questions to show your interest Practice

How to prepare a job Interview

DURING: Dress appropriately taking into account the kind

of company and position Bring the CV and other necessary documents Be on time Smile, look in the eyes, try to not seem nervous Try to don’t lie STAR approach

How to prepare a job Interview

AFTER: thank you email Ask for feedback

Realized by: Daria KozianRealized by: Daria Kozian Simona Lasio Simona Lasio Igor Guillo Igor Guillo (“Democratic Late Clock” (“Democratic Late Clock” Team)Team)

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Project funded by European Commission through Youth in Action Programme

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