Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills

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DO YOU HAVE YOU RESUME

THE TRAINER / FACILITATOR

GROUND RULES .. DONT FORGET

TRAINING AGENDA

What a resume is and its purposes

Types and formats of resumes

Effective Writing of a resume.

Guidelines for preparing cover letters

Be ready for a successful job interview.

Being Online, search for a job.

Your Goal

Writing

The Resume

Search for a job

Interviewing Skills

Follow up

WHAT IS A RESUME ? What is the purpose of the

resume?

Main sections.

CV vs. Resume.

Cover letter

RESUME IS

A brief summary of your qualifications,

skills, and background which represent

your educational and work experiences in

terms relevant to potential employers.

A self-promotional and marketing tool.

The first impression a prospective

employer has of you.

Watch and Discuss

Your first contact with a prospective

employer will be when he reads your

resume.

You only get one chance to make a first

impression!

First impressions are lasting so think of your resume as an extension of you!

Never forget that the goal of a resume is

to obtain a job interview.

Remember

A NOTE TO THE WISE!

There is no such thing as the right or wrong resume.

The best indicator of whether your

resume is doing its job is by

answering this question,

Are employers contacting you?

What is the Purpose of a Resume?

To describe your accomplishments, qualifications,

professional and educational experiences

Serve as a record to leave with an employer

Share information with the people who are

assisting you with your job search

Attach to a job application- Some forms dont allow us to express our skills and abilities very

well

To answer the question : Why should I be selected for an interview?

CV

SOME STATISTICS

A single job offer attracts between 100

and 1,000 resumes.

Your resume will get between 10 and

20 seconds of the recruiters time.

Only 1 interview is granted for every

200 resumes received by the average

employer.

Flexible

Live

KISS

Content VS

Presentation

Career Path

LET US GET A CLOSER LOOK

WRITE A RESUME STEP BY STEP

1) Understanding the Purpose

2) Understanding the Audience

3) Look at other Resumes.

4) Start writing your first draft.

5) Revise, carefully review and re-organize

your draft

6) Get feedback from a reader.

7) Revise, Proofread and Edit.

RESUME SECTIONS:

Contact Information

Objective

Profile/Summary

Education

Experience

Skills

Honors and accomplishments

References

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Address

Phone and Mobile numbers

E-mail address

Personal Website (if any)

LinkedIn /Skype

CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTACT INFORMATION

Keep it Simple

Be professional

Use a permanent address

Avoid nicknames

OBJECTIVE

Reason for sending the rsum

A brief paragraph that states your career plan in relation to what an

employer is looking for.

Focus on your interest as well as your employers interest.

Tells potential employers the sort of work you're hoping to do.

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position as a Software Engineer with a company offering opportunities for professional

growth.

Seeking a position in the field of Mechanical Engineering which will both utilize and enhance my

current skills.

Seeking a position as a Civil Engineer in a well established company that will fully utilize my

experience and expertise in hydrological modeling,

design, construction, construction management,

planning and cost analysis.

OBJECTIVE

Your objective must be specific, clear, short and concise.

You can targeted specific job title.

Stay focused on one title or two similar

Use general objective when needed.

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PROFILE / SUMMARY

Several concise statements that focus the readers attention on the most important qualities, achievements, and abilities you

have to offer.

10-second sound bite

A short phrase describing your profession.

One or more professional or appropriate personal characteristics

Bullet : 3 to 4 one-liners about who you are.

PROFILE / SUMMARY

A team player with excellent communication skills and

academic qualifications, who has recently graduated with a

degree in Civil Engineering.

A highly talented, professional and dedicated Civil

Engineer with over ten years experience in planning,

designing and directing the construction and maintenance

of roads, bridges and pipelines.

Accounting manager with five years of accounting

experience in real estate and marketing industries. Fully

knowledgeable in general accounting, payroll, budgeting,

and journal entry preparation.

SEVERAL STATEMENTS

A highly efficient, hardworking and talented design engineer with a comprehensive understanding of design

processes and also manufacturing and construction

methods.

Experienced in all the design stages of a product, including research, development and manufacture right through to

installation and final commissioning.

Possessing a good team spirit, deadline orientated and having the ability to produce detailed technical

specifications from client requirements.

Keen to find a challenging & suitable engineering position with a ambitious company that offers opportunities for

career development and advancement

PROFILE/ SUMMARY

Think about what you want to say about yourself.

Create a well-rounded view of yourself.

Be honest.

Be confident.

Avoid trying to answer every question about yourself.

Use specifics over generalities

Objective:

Desire technical editing position with supervisory

responsibilities in an engineering firm.

Profile:

Highly skilled technical writer with three years

publishing experience. Knowledgeable in current web

design technology.

Objective Vs. Profile by an example

EDUCATION

Your most recent educational information

is listed first.

Include your degree (B.A., M.A., etc.), major,

institution attended, minor/concentration.

Add your (GPA) if it is higher than 3.0.

Mention academic honors

EDUCATION

2002-2005 Graduate Diploma in Law BBP Law School London 2000-2003 BA in Economics University of Manchester

1995-1998 , B.S. in Business Management , Yeshiva University New York, NY Certified Public Accountant, CPA, New York State

WORK EXPERIENCE

Briefly give the employer an overview of work that has taught you skills.

Use action words to describe your job duties.

Include your work experience in reverse chronological

Include: Title of position, Name of organization, Location Dates of employment Describe your work responsibilities with

emphasis on specific skills and achievements.

WORK EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Include: paid work, unpaid internships, extensive job opportunities

Use keywords and jargon from your field : You want to appear to be an insider.

Include skills, experiences and interests that relate to the target position.

Begin statements with action verbs. Use short phrases and concrete examples, numbers and

quantities to describe your experiences (i.e., Supervised camp activities for 30 girls, ages 6-12).

WHAT COMES FIRST

EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE?

SKILLS

It includes your abilities that are

related to the jobs you are

applying for.

Include skills that are relevant

to the position / career field that

you are interested in i.e.

computer skills, software skills,

and/or language skills.

SKILLS

Skilled in Solid Works, Math CAD, Matlab, MS Office,

PLC programming and machining

Estimating material, construction, and labor costs, and

project timescales.

Supervising Projects: including in house, external

contractors and sub-contractors.

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SKILLS

Customize the skills section of your resume to match, as much as you can, the requirements

listed in the job posting.

The closer a match your skills are to the job requirements, the better your chances of being

selected for an interview.

Employers quickly scan resumes, so long lists are not likely to get read.

Here you will go into more details than you

did in the objective and summary

Great opportunity to really sell yourself!

List any activities that would show special

skills, community involvement, leadership

ability, etc.

List any special honors you have received

No need to say References available upon request .

Youll need three to five people to write or speak on your behalf.

Ask permission before you use someones name.

write contact information for them.

Give them your resume.

WHO ARE THEY ?

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RESUME FORMATS:

1) Chronological

2) Functional

3) Combination

4) Targeted

5) Mini

COVER LETTER

A business letter that accompanies a resume.

Informs reader of your purpose and requests as in-person meeting.

Highlights and directs attention to the important information in the resume.

May take the form of an email message or a brief note that accompanies an electronic application

First paragraph: State the name of the job

for which you are applying and how you

learned about the job opening.

Second paragraph: Emphasize skills and

abilities that relate to the open position.

However, do not repeat what is said on your

resume.

Third paragraph: Thank the employer

and request an interview.

Introduces You; Your Resume

Summarizes Appropriate Aspects of your Education or Experience

States briefly how your Qualifications relate to the Job

Indicates if you have included a Resume, Writing Samples, Transcript, or other documents

Is Brief and to the Point.

Requests an Interview.

An Effective Cover Letter

COVER LETTER

SAMPLE

Your Name Your Address Your Phone Number Your Email

Date

Name Job Title Company Adress

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName,

Please accept my application for the teaching assistant position advertised on Craig's List. I would like to

continue to develop my teaching skills while creating a challenging and fun learning environment for students.

The middle school age group is particularly appealing to me, because students are very impressionable,

interested in learning, and open to new concepts. I am very well qualified and would be an asset to the school because of my experience working as a teaching

assistant for XYZ School. I have worked with both elementary and middle school teachers, as well as camp

directors to develop curricula that meet the needs of students. I enjoy tutoring students and helping them build

confidence in their ability to achieve, both academically and socially. In addition, I have artistic and computer

skills that will be an asset when developing class projects. I have attached my resume for your review. Thank you for considering my application. I would appreciate the

opportunity to interview and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

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INTERVIEWING SKILLS

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IT IS NOT ALWAYS MY DAY :

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INTERVIEWING - WHAT IS IT?

A structured meeting

between you and an

employer.

Interviewing is a skill

that can be enhanced by

training.

PRACTICE makes

PERFECT

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INTERVIEWING IS A TWO-WAY STREET

Employers are attempting

to determine if you are an

appropriate fit for the job

and their culture.

You decide if the work

environment is right for

you.

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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

Screening

One 2

One Panel

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TYPES OF INTERVIEWS

Group Series Tele

Conferencing

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WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW

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Be on time Bring your

rsum

Dress appropriately

Be clean

Look and sound

friendly

Ensure you have a high level of hygiene

Answer all the questions the best way you can.

Speak clearly

and show that

you have

prepared

yourself for

the interview

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

Do Your Home Work Know

Your Self Prepare

Necessary Material

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DO YOUR HOME WORK

Research position, company and industry.

Know who you will be interviewing with.

Be ready for a variety of interviewer styles.

Be ready to discuss your strengths and

weaknesses

Know How to reach the location.

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KNOW YOUR SELF

Be able to articulate skills, strengths,

accomplishments, and career goals

Familiarize yourself with your resume

Make a list of five accomplishments that you

enjoyed.

Make a list of five things you have done with proud.

Make a list of how your colleagues, staff, and

supervisors describe you. Include the positive and

negative feedback.

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WHAT TO TAKE TO THE INTERVIEW

Copies of your resume.

Copies of letters of recommendation,

and a typed reference sheet to be given

to the interviewer;

Other material relevant to the

interview;

Pen and paper, so that you can note the

name of the interviewer, time for future

interviews and other pertinent

information.

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GREETING & INTRODUCTION

Smile

Maintain eye contact

Firm handshake

Remain poised and

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TYPICAL INTERVIEW TIMING

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Component Time

Introduction/Greeting 2 minutes

Employer questioning 15-20 minutes

Applicant questions 5 minutes

Closing 3 minutes

THE INTERVIEWER EVALUATES

40%

25%

25%

10%

Attitude

Image &

Appearance

Communication

Job

Qualifications

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WAYS YOU CAN EXHIBIT A GOOD ATTITUDE

Concentrate on being likable and friendly

Positive language and non-verbal cues

Demonstrate enthusiasm

Demonstrate interest

Excellent Listener

Be Professional

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WHAT DO EMPLOYERS SEEK FOR :

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Time Management

Communicating

Effectively

Working Well in a

Team

Problem Solving

Using Initiative

Creativity

Being Well Organized

Being Adaptable

Leadership

Customer/

Client Relations

TYPES OF QUESTIONS

Experience

Behavioral/Competency

Opinion questions

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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS : USEFUL TIPS

Tough Questions

Questions can vary and may be categorized

under Personal Assessment, Education and

Experience, Career ambition and Plans,

Company or Organization.

Expect the unexpected

Turning a Negative into a

Positive

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THE BALANCE OF LISTENING AND TALKING

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Do not be afraid to ask clarifying questions about the interviewers questions.

Listen well so that you can identify opportunities to link your skills and qualifications to what the

interviewer is looking for.

It is acceptable to take notes.

Do not interrupt the interviewer.

Take time to formulate your thoughts before answering a tough question and balance talking with

listening.

Be as clear and concise as you can in your answers.

YOUR ANSWERS : SHOULD BE

REAL :

Relevant information, Experience,

Action taken, and Leadership

demonstrated.

STAR :

Situations , Task , Action , Results.

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BODY LANGUAGE : WHAT SIGNALS ARE YOU SENDING?

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Positive Signals

Leaning forward = interest

Smiling = friendly

Nodding = attentive and

alert

Eye contact = curious and

focused

Negative Signals

Crossed arms = defensive

Fidgeting hands or

tapping feet = nervous or

bored

Lack of eye contact =

untrustworthy

Leaning back= discomfort

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS HOW TO ANSWER

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QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK

What are the responsibilities of this position?

What are the reputations, academic training and

tenures of the employees in this department?

Do you support professional development? How?

What do you see as the biggest challenge that

someone would face during the first month on the

job?

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TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SELF

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GENERAL INTERVIEW STRATEGIES

Be prepared to talk about yourself and your experiences

Master the art of storytelling

Provide specific and concrete examples of your results/accomplishments

Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, and confident throughout the interview process

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GENERAL INTERVIEW STRATEGIES

Remember an interview is a formal conversation--avoid filler words like Um, Ah, & You know

Avoid indecisive phrases like: I think, I guess, probably, or pretty good

Think before speaking

Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2 minutes

If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them to repeat or clarify it for you

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GENERAL INTERVIEW STRATEGIES

Remain calm, relaxed,

and be yourself

Try to focus on the

message you are trying

to convey--NOT how

well you are doing!

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REASONS WHY CANDIDATES RECEIVE REJECTION

REPLIES

Lack of proper career planning purposes and goals

Lack of knowledge in field of specialization

Inability to express thoughts clearly and concisely.

Insufficient evidence of achievement.

Not prepared for the interview.

No real interest in the organization

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FOLLOW-UP

Ask good questions

Thank the interviewer

Request a business card

Inquire about next steps in the process

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FOLLOW-UP CONT

Send a thank you note within

24 hours

Letter may be handwritten or

typed; e-mail is also acceptable

Tailor each one to the

individual.

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Remember that only 15% of the success of an interview is out of your control

Take some time to reflect

- Overall, how well did I do?

- What went well?

- What steps can I take next time to improve?

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SUGGESTIONS

Conduct a test run the day before the interview

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Obtain a list of practice interview questions and jot down short answers

Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers

Get a good nights sleep-be well rested and alert for the interview

Be relaxed and be yourself!

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